Green Party Candidate

Calvin Neufeld was the federal Green Party Candidate for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston in 2021. Read the press release from the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston Electoral District Association.


The future for Neufeld will remain unchanged. “As I told voters throughout my campaign, the only thing I care about is making life better,” he stressed. “As MP or otherwise, I will continue to work to make life better for us all — healthy planet, healthy people and healthy government.”
Toronto.com, September 21, 2021

"Calvin Neufeld tells Lake 88 news that his party is all about local. He calls them the champion of local and of small and sustainable which is what is needed in the current climate, both financially and environmentally."
Lake 88.1 Radio, September 16, 2021

"This is why I believe I would be a good representative of Lanark- Frontenac-Kingston. I relate to all people, from prisoners to politicians, Kindergarteners to seniors, farmers to famous folk, and I’m a dedicated changemaker motivated by a politics of truth, integrity, and possibility."
Frontenac News, September 15, 2021

"Green candidate Calvin Neufeld touted his party’s move toward a 'green economy' for the 'jobs of the future.'”
Perth Courier, September 9, 2021

"During this time of crisis, facing the dangers of a pandemic, climate catastrophe, and a snap election, let us seize the opportunity handed to us to demand change."
theHumm, September 2021

"Calvin Neufeld is a dedicated changemaker motivated by a politics of truth, integrity, and possibility."
Millstone News, August 18, 2021

"For the past decade Calvin has been a full-time social justice advocate and public speaker whose work has focused on diversity education, anti-bullying, mental health, and the wellbeing of people, animals, and the planet."
Hometown News Perth, August 16, 2021

"Calvin Neufeld of Perth, the founder of Evolve Our Prison Farms group, is to represent the Green party."
Elliot Ferguson
Kingston Whig-Standard, August 16, 2021 

"Neufeld said that he hoped this would be a 'change' election, where climate change will be top of mind."
Arnprior Today, August 16, 2021


"Neufeld, a well-known author, activist, and public speaker, was wasting no time in his new role."
Perth author, activist, Calvin Neufeld is Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston federal Green Party candidate
Desmond Devoy
Perth Courier, August 15, 2021
Toronto Star, August 15, 2021

"The Greens already have one declared nomination candidate, activist and author Calvin Neufeld."
As Green party drama continues, former federal Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston candidate says, ‘She should be given a chance’
Desmond Devoy
Perth Courier, July 23, 2021

"Neufeld has been a political activist, well outside of party politics, for many years."
Calvin Neufeld seeking Green Party nomination in LFK
Jeff Green
Frontenac News, Jul 21, 2021

"Perth author, activist, and motivational speaker Calvin Neufeld is seeking the federal Green party nomination in LFK for a possible fall election."
Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston Green party members speak out on federal leadership struggles
Despite problems, Greens vow to be 'more than ready' if election called
Desmond Devoy
Perth Courier, July 19, 2021

"The move comes after Neufeld was wooed by local party officials — and none other than former party leader Elizabeth May."
Perth activist Calvin Neufeld seeks federal Green party nomination for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston
Desmond Devoy
Toronto Star, July 15, 2021

"Neufeld had written a review of Unsettling Mixture: An Activist’s Writings by Helen Forsey for the Perth Courier on May 7. After it was published online, he received an email from former local Green party candidate and activist Anita Payne asking if he would consider running for the federal nomination for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston."
Perth activist Calvin Neufeld seeks federal Green party nomination for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston

Press release: 

Calvin Neufeld announced as LFK Green Party candidate

15 August 2021

The Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston Green Party of Canada Electoral District Association is excited and pleased to officially announce that Calvin Neufeld of Perth is our candidate for the 2021 federal election. For the past decade Calvin has been a full-time social justice advocate and public speaker whose work has focused on diversity education, anti-bullying, mental health, and the wellbeing of people, animals, and the planet. As the founder of Evolve Our Prison Farms, he has spent the last five years collaborating with academics, activists, and politicians defending the human rights of incarcerated persons and advocating restorative and healing prison farms that serve the public good. Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston has an opportunity to make history when Calvin is elected as Canada’s first-ever transgender Member of Parliament.

This election is happening at a crucial moment. Voting Green sends the message that the Government of Canada must put climate solutions first. “The IPCC Climate Report released last week is a ‘Red Alert for humanity’,” says former Green candidate Anita Payne. “And Election Day is September 20, the start of the United Nations Climate Week. These bookends to the campaign are very auspicious. This is the time to act. It is imperative to elect more Green MPs to hold the Government of Canada to account. You cannot declare a climate emergency one day and then buy a pipeline the next.”

“Change is possible and necessary,” says Calvin. 

The Green campaign to elect Calvin Neufeld will reuse signs from past campaigns to reduce plastic footprint. The Green campaign will be COVID-19 friendly with outdoor “meet the candidate” events and no door-knocking. 



 


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