Peter Davison 2005

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Peter has a BA in Poltical Science from Acadia University. While at Acadia University, Peter served as a research assistant to Dr. Renate Eigenbrod on a project promoting Native Canadian Literature & Curriculum development. The end result was an interdisciplinary meeting of key stakeholders in Nova Scotia, Canada.

In 2001, He presented 2 papers at the McMaster Peace Symposium and followed up in 2002 with a Bronze medal for his work on Urban Agriculture as a Community Economic Development model at the Acadia University Social Entrepreneurship Competition. Pls see: short clip of award winning presentation

In 2003, Peter worked on a local Green Party of Ontario campaign team and contributed to a stronger recognition of the greens at the local level. In 2004, Peter ran as a Green Party of Canada Candidate in the Canadian Federal Election and achieved 4.5% of the popular vote in his riding. Pls see: short clip of cbc interview

Currently, Peter is managing partner of a fair trade & organic coffee company called One World Coffee. It's primary goal is to increase the amount of fair trade coffee being imported into the Canadian market. He also enjoys being an adhoc political commentator and is currently following the following issues:

1. Public space

2. E-Democracy

3. Food Security

4. Fair Trade