Green Party of Nova Scotia

The Green Party of Nova Scotia recognizes the intricate connections of a healthy environment, conservative use of our natural resources, thriving communities, and a sustainable economy.

  • We strive for a democracy in which all citizens have the right to express their views, and are able to directly participate in the environmental, … [Continue Reading]

    Participatory Democracy

  • We declare our commitment to nonviolence and strive for a culture of peace and cooperation between states, inside societies and between individuals, … [Continue Reading]

    Nonviolence

  • We assert that the key to social justice is the equitable distribution of social and natural resources, both locally and globally, to meet basic human … [Continue Reading]

    Social Justice

  • We honour cultural, linguistic, ethnic, sexual, religious and spiritual diversity within the context of individual responsibility toward all beings. … [Continue Reading]

    Respect for Diversity

  • We acknowledge that human beings are part of the natural world and we respect the specific values of all forms of life, including non-human species. … [Continue Reading]

    Ecological Wisdom

  • We recognise the limited scope for the material expansion of human society within the biosphere, and the need to maintain biodiversity through … [Continue Reading]

    Sustainability

Recent Posts

Climate Strike – by Keith Towse

The Green Party of Nova Scotia marches with the young people on the streets of Halifax and communities across Nova Scotia today.  Climate change is a threat to Nova Scotians – its impacts will include sea level rise and increasing coastal erosion, more frequent extreme weather events, and altered weather and rainfall patterns. We applaud […]

In the News

Green Party Responds to Lahey’s Review of Forestry Practices

August 22, 2018 Find the Independent Review of Forestry in Nova Scotia here. “Trees are more than standing biomass. Forests have value to tourism, in fighting climate change, in supporting agriculture and preventing erosion. Mr. Lahey’s call for a strong reduction in clearcutting is a good start, but this province has a way to go […]

Leader’s Blog

Leader’s Rant: Roller-coasters and the way forward

I don’t know about you, but I have been on an emotional roller-coaster. I have been worried, even frightened about our outlook with the disappearance of biomass, and I admit I was a bit angered by the ignorance of governments and media who should be there to look out for us. At the same time, […]