Non-violence

We are committed to non-violence and aim to build a culture of peace and cooperation within and between nations and individuals. We believe true security comes from working together, promoting economic and social development, protecting the environment, and respecting human rights—not just from military power.

To achieve this, we support a global security approach that focuses on addressing social, economic, and environmental issues that lead to conflict. We also advocate for ending the causes of war, such as racism, poverty, and lack of understanding between cultures. We believe in complete disarmament, banning dangerous weapons, and strengthening the United Nations to manage conflicts and keep peace. Additionally, we support strict rules on arms exports to countries where human rights are being violated.

Non-violence in Simcoe North

The Green Party of Simcoe North not only works to reduce global violence and find fair solutions to conflicts but also proudly supported one of the most successful non-violent protests in the region: the fight against Site 41. Site 41 was a planned 50-acre landfill for municipal waste in northern Simcoe County, meant to serve areas like Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny, and Tay. Despite claims that the site would protect the environment, many believed it posed a serious threat to local groundwater.

The protest reached a turning point when heavy machinery arrived to start work in the spring of 2009. Native women from Beausoleil First Nation, known as the Keepers of the Water, set up camp across from the site, bringing a spiritual dimension to the protest. Their determination, united with massive public non-violent opposition, led Simcoe County Council to vote in September 2009 to stop the project.