Green New Deal/LEAP

Parts of Leap Manifesto make ‘no sense’ for B.C., NDP Leader John Horgan says

18/04/16

Author:

Justine Hunter

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Apr. 11, 2016 - B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan wants to form a common front with the Alberta NDP government in opposition to the federal party’s proposed policy manifesto aiming to wean Canada off fossil fuels by 2050.

Mr. Horgan is currently under fire from labour leaders for his opposition to two major energy projects in B.C. on environmental grounds.

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British Columbia

Canada

Green New Deal/LEAP

Three articles on the Leap and the NDP

15/04/16

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Jacobin

[Webpage editor's introduction: Below are three articles about the Leap Manifesto and the NDP, first from the Jacobin.]

The impossible Dream

By Todd Gordon, Jacobin, April 15, 2016

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Dear Leap Manifesto critics: there will be no jobs on a dead planet

15/04/16

Author:

Gary Engler

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National Observer

What is it with union and political ‘leaders’ who treat their members as if they were children not old enough to deal with reality?

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Who is afraid to Leap?

15/04/16

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Rabble

[Four articles on the reaction to the Leap Manifesto, first from Rabble]

Rather than fearing the Leap Manifesto, let's bring on the debate

By Linda McQuaig, Rabble, April 15, 2016

That silly Leap Manifesto -- giving itself away right in the subtitle, which calls for "a Canada based on caring for the Earth and one another." No wonder it provoked fury and outrage.

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'Alternative' energy and less energy