Green Party Federal Council: Leadership

Democracy works best when fresh voices step up and that’s why I’m running to be the Ontario Representative on Federal Council. I grew up...

Simon Guthrie

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Green Party Federal Council: Leadership

Democracy works best when fresh voices step up and that’s why I’m running to be the Ontario Representative on Federal Council. I grew up...

Sep 202 min read

Green by Choice

On April 18 2025, during the federal election, I had the chance to sit down with my friend (and former professor) Eric Lepp from Conrad...

Sep 161 min read

Remarks on a Vacancy

Update: Summer 2025 After I had given this delegation and left the meeting, the council decided how to fill the vacancy. They’ve chosen a...

Aug 65 min read

I'm Ready to Serve on Regional Council

A few late summers thoughts on how this went... I didn't win. I put forward my best effort to show that I was the best candidate. To...

Aug 68 min read

Democracy, Disinformation, and the Fight for Our Future

A few weeks ago, as the world marked World Environment Day in Ottawa, David Suzuki said this: “My grandchildren face extinction.” In four...

Jul 104 min read

Vote! Vote! Vote! Vote! Vote!

Hi! I'm Simon, and I’m running to be your next Member of Parliament. We are at a real turning point right now — and what happens in this...

Apr 271 min read

16-Year-Olds have Earned Their Voice

It's time we extend voting rights to 16-year-olds. While it may initially seem radical, when examined closely, it becomes clear that...

Apr 212 min read

ABOUT ME

I’m Simon Guthrie. I began my career in the tech sector, building systems and solving problems with innovation and precision. But through years of local volunteering, I saw firsthand that the most urgent challenges—inequality, disengagement, and climate crisis—can’t be solved with technology alone.

In 2025, I ran as a Green Party candidate for Member of Parliament to advocate for equity, sustainability, and participatory democracy.

This blog is where I share insights from that journey—combining lessons from tech, grassroots organizing, and policy work to help build more just and engaged communities. I’m glad you’re here.

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Anyone interested in going as a group... Francis Green at 12:45!

@leah.reesorkeller and @theafricantransplantfotos introducing their photo-narrative exhibit "Tending Tomorrow, Picturing Today" at @grebelcpa.

An evening of reflection on land and our lives with it. The exhibit goes until September 30... Visit, won't you?

There is currently a vacancy that needs to be filled in the Region of Waterloo’s Regional Council for the City of Kitchener, but what it the best way to fill this vacancy?

If you want to balance democratic legitimacy, financial responsibility, and public trust, a citizen’s assembly or reference panel might just be the solution.

This process is more transparent than an appointment, more engaging than a by-election, and more innovative than either.

Perhaps it’s time to not only empower residents to be heard, but to lead.

#regionofwaterloo #democracy #regionalcouncil #transparency #electoralinnovation #empoweringcitizens #delegation

World Environment Day in Ottawa last week. David Suzuki, a Canadian icon, spoke bluntly about the urgency of addressing climate change.

It's @tripridekwc...

And while you're there with all the lovely people, stop by the @fairvotekw table...

Talk about ways to fix our broken election systems.

On Sunday evening, we were #buildingcommunity and talking #foodsecurity in Waterloo Region

200 people fed onsite and at @abettertentcity !!!

Thanks to:
@kitchencoopkw @communitygardenswaterloo @foodsystemroundtablewr @councillorcolleen @mattrodrigues_kw @redman4region

Everyone welcome! Monday May 19th join me for a ride from Waterloo Public Square to St Jacob’s village for a coffee and back. 🚴☕️

I’ll be the one in green plaid and a bike helmet hanging around the Waterloo Bell at 1pm. 😉

We’ll hit Laurel Trail, Market Trail, and Heath Valley Trail to keep us off the roads.

🌿 Gather & Gab – You’re Invited! ☀️

No agenda. No speeches. Just good people.
Join us in Waterloo Park on Saturday, May 10th from 1–3pm, in the sunshine.

Bring your own lawn chair, snacks, and conversations. Drop by when you can—stay as long as you like. All are welcome. Friends, family, neighbours. Come as you are!

See the map for “Smiley Face Marks the Spot”
Hope to see you there!

Post Election AMA on #reddit now!

Let’s debrief, Waterloo. Ask away…r/waterloo

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