Category: Leader’s Blog

Green Means Go

In discussions with other greens, I have collected thoughts on the state of our society and why I think it is time for a new era of politics. This collection of essays argues why I think politics needs revitalization, and how I think this can be done. These are not the official policies of the...

Reflections on 2019 and Directions for 2020

Dear Green Friends, While reflecting on the last year and preparing for the new year, there is an issue on my mind that I would like to mention before the year comes to a draw. It is wonderful to see the increasing number of thoughtful members in our party, and I know that many want...

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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,...

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Leader’s Rant: On Grandmothers and Neighbors

Another frustrating day. Warning, this is a bit of a rant. It is so heartwarming to see how three Mi’kmaq grandmothers rushed to save our livelihood to protect our water. After their release they came to the province house to fight on. The fight against Alton Gas is becoming for me a symbol for our...

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Tick tock… building urgency

by Thomas Trappenberg In Korea, last week, the IPCC released a Special Report for Policy Makers which has set the world abuzz. They identified that a lack of urgency is hampering efforts to keep climate change in check: the effects of climate change are outrunning us. Here in Nova Scotia, our government has expressed the...

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