Gerry Ritz is a former member of Canadian politics, a champion of agriculture and rural communities in Canada and has long been a passionate advocate for civic engagement, recognizing the power and importance of active citizenship to build stronger, more vibrant communities. "We have seen so much division in this county by the political leaders. That are suppose to unite a country, not pull it apart. All of this talk in the media about right and left doesn’t matter. Common sense and pragmatism should be the driving forces behind political movements.” Gerry Ritz