Halifax 2024-10-28

Reacting to Sunday’s early election call, Green Party of Nova Scotia Leader Anthony Edmonds pointed to Premier Tim Houston’s disregard for his own Bill 1, “I’m very disappointed that Tim Houston has broken his promise of a fixed election date”. Elections Nova Scotia has reported that an early election call will increase their costs. Edmonds also expressed concern that the early call would lead to lower turnout, “I fear that a snap election will see many voters stay home, which is disheartening in this era of record low turnouts at the polls”.

The Green Party of Nova Scotia plans to run a full slate of candidates. Most districts already have Greens seeking nomination, and the party is actively recruiting candidates for the remaining districts. Every voter should have the choice to vote Green.

The Green Party of Nova Scotia is focused on making a breakthrough this election. Edmonds emphasized the importance of electing a Green representative, “Politics in Nova Scotia need deeper change than just another change of government. We need to change the landscape by bringing Greens to the Legislature. Electing a Green MLA will send a message – and a messenger – to government”.

For more information, or to arrange an interview, contact media@greenpartyns.ca

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Anthony Edmonds

GPNS Leader