Elizabeth May and the Greens

Today I was canvassing with a team at the Oshawa GO Station (we started at 5:20 am!!!).

The Green Party was also there in force because their Leader, Elizabeth May, was doing a whistle stop.

It was a pleasure being there -- we all cooperated and made sure that our message and the Green message got delivered to the public. I was delighted to speak with Ms. May who was very gracious. We need all voices heard so Canadians can choose based on what the Parties say.

Canadians are smart people -- they want to know what the Parties stand for and then they'll make up their minds.

Here's the prepared text of my speech:

I'm glad to be here with the Green Party - not because we agree on everything - but because we are not afraid of disagreement.

It's time to stop the battle of personalities and start dealing with policy.

It's time to say we want youth involved in politics -- and not to throw them out of rallies because they might have minds of their own.

It's time to answer reporters' questions -- all of them and not just five.

Canada deserves to be given more than sound bites.

Let's talk like adults about what matters to Canadians. Let's have debates about the economy, the environment, the role of Canada's military in the world. Let's have a transparent government where the true costs are made public -- we Canadians can handle the truth.

Michael Ignatieff has said “Elizabeth May belongs in the debates, simple as that.” I agree -- let all the major leaders debate. Let's hear what they have to say.

The Liberal Platform is clear. We've said what we'll do and how much it will cost. We believe it's the best way ahead for Canada and we'll answer questions about it. We know it's your decision and we respect you enough to give you the facts, not just the spin.