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Cooke: "Let Us Vote Out Of Hope, Not Fear"

30 April 2011 - 10:30 am

 OTTAWA – Saying that voters are increasingly expressing a desire to leave the conflict-ridden politics of the past behind, Jean-Luc Cooke, Green Party of Canada candidate for Nepean-Carleton, believes residents in the riding will demonstrate this intent on May 2, 2011.

“We’ve reached that point in the history of our communities and our country that supporting the status quo just postpones dealing with major issues like supporting small business, tackling the cancer epidemic, and stabilizing pensions.

Ottawa Water Crisis Indicative Of Federal Inertia, Says Green Party Candidate

28 April 2011 - 9 am

 OTTAWA – An outdoor ban on the use of water in place until the end of August of this year has led the Green Party of Canada candidate for Nepean-Carleton to question the flawed way federal funding of municipal infrastructure takes place.

Jean-Luc Cooke believes the bans, which will affect Barrhaven, Manotick, and Riverside South, flow from a culture of political interference and lack of adequate funds for municipalities.

“We should not have members of parliament determine what projects get funded and what are neglected.

Untapped Potential For The Arts Exist In Nepean-Carleton, Says Cooke

26 April - 12:Noon

 OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada candidate for Nepean-Carleton is highlighting the need to invest in the arts as a means of facilitating economic growth and cultural expression.

Bells Corners resident Jean-Luc Cooke says that the arts community represents “an enormous resource that continues to go unrealized by both Conservative and Liberal governments.  For every dollar that is placed in the arts, we generate seven in tax revenue.”

“In addition to the great economic boost given us, the creative arts define our communities in ways that shape us in the minds of others.

Ending Poverty Cycle Vital For Disabled Citizens, Says Green Party Candidate

22 April 2011 - 12:Noon

OTTAWA – “It’s well past time that we take concrete measures to more fully integrate citizens who have a disability into the core of our communities,” says Jean-Luc Cooke, Green Party of Canada candidate for Nepean-Carleton.

“We have all the information we need to act to bring about pragmatic, much-needed solutions for those facing challenges.  A study commissioned by the Canadian Association for Community Living has found that disabled people have higher incidences of poverty and that this poverty flows from both exclusion and lack of supports,” says the Bells Corners resident.

Accordingly,

Democratic Reform Crucial, Says Cooke

20 April 2011 - 1 pm

 OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada candidate for Nepean-Carleton is calling for changes to the parliamentary voting system in Canada.  “We have a 19th century model that is failing to meet the needs of our 21st century democratic society,” says Jean-Luc Cooke.

“The idea that close to a million people who supported a political party in 2008 could be denied representation in parliament presents a very sad and unflattering portrait of our electoral system.  What’s needed is a rethinking and adaptation to reflect the diverse views present in our vibrant country,” asserts Cooke.

“Accordingly, I

"Greater Financial Accountability Needed," Says Green Party Candidate

18 April 2011 - 11:30 am

 OTTAWA – A provision requiring the federal government to meet a two-thirds threshold in order to pass a deficit budget would “go a long ways to introducing some badly needed accountability into the financial affairs of the country,” says Jean-Luc Cooke, Green Party of Canada candidate for Nepean-Carleton and his party’s Small Business critic.

“The Conservative and Liberal budgets we’ve been witness to are often exercises in fiscal mismanagement and that is reflected in many an Auditor General’s report,” asserts Cooke.

Signs Of The Times: Cooke Campaign Places Second Sign Order

16 April 2011 - 10 am

 OTTAWA – The Jean-Luc Cooke Green Party campaign in Nepean-Carleton has had to place a second order of lawn signs due to popular demand.  “Our campaign is gratified with the support being demonstrated by the citizens of our communities.  It is apparent that people are increasingly leaving the old parties behind,” says Cooke. 

“We’ve been in communities as diverse as Manotick, Osgoode, Burrits Rapids, Barrhaven, Bells Corners, North Gower, Nepean and others.  The reception has been outstanding. People really are not content with the politics of conflict for conflict’s sake.

Representation An Issue, Says Green Party Candidate

14 April 2011 - 11:30 am

 OTTAWA – “The quality and type of democratic representation needs to change for the benefit of all citizens,” says Jean-Luc Cooke, Green Party of Canada candidate for Nepean-Carleton.

“Instead of parliament represented in the riding, we need to have the riding represented in parliament. With the incumbent M.P., the people’s priorities take a distant second place to the priorities of the PMO (Prime Minister’s Office),” asserts Cooke.

“The two parties that have always governed us federally are sadly predictable in their behaviour once they attain office.

Nortel Debacle: Cooke Calls For Immediate Action & Systemic Changes

12 April 2011 - 11 a.m.

 OTTAWA – The demise of Nortel was “a devastating blow for Ottawa’s high tech sector and has had repercussions to this day on the entrepreneurial spirit of our communities,” says Jean-Luc Cooke, Green Party of Canada candidate for Nepean-Carleton, who operates an information technology security firm.

“The federal Conservatives and provincial Liberals have both consistently dropped the ball during this debacle and we in the Green Party are ready to act by offering practical short-term and long-term remedies,” declares Cooke.

 “In the immediate future, we would protect the interests of Nortel

Green Party Candidate Opposes Nuclear Fuel Chain

10 April 2011 - 1 p.m.

  OTTAWA – “In light of the prohibitive cost to taxpayers and the potential health risks to population centers, it’s time nuclear energy is phased-out,” says Jean-Luc Cooke, Green Party of Canada candidate for Nepean-Carleton.

“Surely we do not need any more evidence of the potential health endangerment nuclear reactors present to the people of the planet after recent events in Japan? This, coupled with Chernobyl and Three Mile Island provides us with ample evidence that these reactors are not reliable over the long term,” asserts Cooke.

Cooke also believes it’s appropriate to factor in the

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