Category: Media Releases

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Two Big Misses in Cannabis Announcement, Says Green Leader

For Immediate Release – December 11, 2017 “There were two big misses in the provincial government’s announcement of cannabis regulations last week,” says Green Party of Nova Scotia Leader Thomas Trappenberg. Firstly, “Nova Scotians we have heard from are frustrated that a monopoly was given, and to a government corporation. This was an ideal opportunity...

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NS Green Party Leader Calls for a Halt to Street Checks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 15, 2017 “Can’t we be leaders for once?” (Halifax) The Leader of the Green Party of Nova Scotia has joined the call for a moratorium on street checks. “Within the Police Act, the Minister of Justice has the ability to regulate this practice. It’s time to stop it,” said Thomas...

Green Party Condemns McNeil Government for  Ignoring Evidence and Jeopardizing Ocean Health
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Green Party Condemns McNeil Government for Ignoring Evidence and Jeopardizing Ocean Health

For Immediate Release – June 28, 2017 (HALIFAX) – The Green Party of Nova Scotia rejects the position taken by the McNeil government on marine protected areas and calls for the government to  support expanding ocean protection in marine waters surrounding Nova Scotia. “The McNeil government is ignoring scientific evidence and jeopardizing the health of...

Green Party Takes Stand Against Election Platform Costing
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Green Party Takes Stand Against Election Platform Costing

May 26, 2017 For Immediate Release (Halifax) The Green Party of Nova Scotia takes a principled stand against including costing in their platform. “Big numbers sound impressive, that’s true,” says Green Party leader Thomas Trappenberg. “We’ve heard a lot from the old parties. A few million for this, a couple of thousand for that. Does...