Parti vert du Québec
Alex Tyrrell
About Alex
34 years old
Hometown: Montréal
Alex Tyrrell is from Montreal. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from Concordia University. He advocates for a variety of causes, including environmental protection. In 2013 at the age of 25, he became the leader of the Quebec Green Party. Since 2012, he has run in eight provincial elections in eight different ridings.
Aboriginal Affairs
Support the self-determination of Indigenous peoples, including the management of their territories and the control of their social services.[1]
Allow Indigenous communities to refuse economic projects that they consider incompatible with their interests.[1]
CompareCannabis
Allow more individuals and businesses to participate in the production and sale of cannabis.[2]
Prohibit the advertising of cannabis products, except for those based solely on cannabinol.[2]
CompareCulture and Identity
More funding for Québec arts and culture.[3]
Promote the culture of minority groups and First Nations.[3]
CompareEducation
Eliminate public subsidies to private schools in the next 10 years.[3]
Remove junk food and sugary drinks from schools and replace them with healthy meals with vegetarian and vegan options.[3]
CompareEconomy
Reduce the normal work week to 32 hours by 2022.[11]
Increase the minimum wage to $15/h by spring 2019.[11]
CompareEnvironment
Reduce automobile use by encouraging public transit.[4]
Massively expand public transport networks and offer a free service.[4]
CompareGovernance and Tranparency
Support a reform of the voting system to establish a mixed regional compensatory electoral system (one vote for a constituency MLA and one for a political party of your choice).[5]
Offer at least one seat in Chamber for each of Quebec's 11 Indigenous nations.[5]
CompareImmigration
Accept more refugees in Quebec and Canada.[6]
Increase the annual immigration threshold by 20% to approximately 60,000 per year.[6]
CompareJustice
Invest more resources in the justice system.[7]
Impose fines on those convicted of vulgar sexual comments in public places to people they do not know.[7]
CompareHousing
Ensure access to social housing for the most vulnerable citizens. The Quebec Green Party wants to build 50,000 social housing units in Quebec.[7]
Require all new construction to follow LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards. The PVQ wants buildings to maximize energy efficiency, take advantage of solar energy, be well insulated and use geothermal energy where possible.[9]
CompareHealthcare
Consider all aspects of a person's health, such as their physical, dental, visual and mental health, but also their environment.[10]
Establish prevention by promoting healthy lifestyles and good nutrition.[10]
CompareSovereignty
Recognize Quebec as a nation, but stay in the Canadian Federation.[5]
Ensure the right to a healthy environment in Canada's Constitution.[5]
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