Green Party leader Thomas Trappenberg commends the government’s ongoing commitment to the moratorium on fracking. Trappenberg adds that he will fight any future decision to allow fracking in the province: “I have three words for anyone who would gamble Nova Scotia’s groundwater on such a pipeline dream: no fracking way.” With fracking put to bed, Trappenberg would like to see the province focus on building alternative industries to boost the number of green jobs. “Our carbon economy is dying. It is time to move forward. Nova Scotia should not be left behind.”
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 to support entrepreneurship, and they blew it.” Social media reaction on Thursday and Friday indicated there are already many local entrepreneurs who have been developing business models based on the coming legalisation. BC, PEI, and other jurisdictions are working to provide opportunities for private retail...
Statement on the passing of Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy
Dr. Thomas Trappenberg, leader of the Green Party of Nova Scotia, would like to share this statement on the passing of Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy: — The Green Party of Nova Scotia would like to express our deepest condolences to family, friends and the Mi’kmaq nation on the passing of Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy. This is a loss for all Nova Scotians. As we heal from this loss, together, both indigenous and non-indigenous citizens must move forward with reconciliation and develop, with mutual goodwill, a value system that deeply respects our mother earth.
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 Trappenberg. “Ontario has already done it. Can’t we in Nova Scotia be leaders for once?” The practice has been demonstrated in Halifax Regional Municipality to unfairly target and penalize members of the African Nova Scotian community. “The police chief in Halifax claims to see benefit...
Six regional representatives now in place, presidents confirmed
Last night’s Special General Meeting hosted sixteen members at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax. The interim co-Presidents were confirmed in their roles, meaning Charlene Boyce will serve as female co-president until the 2018 AGM and Anthony L. Edmonds will serve as the male co-president until the 2019 AGM. The proposed By-Law changes were approved. That is: Definitions for “General Meetings” were clarified. No substantial change, but the change clarified where “Special” general meetings were meant and where “Annual” general meetings were meant. Quorum for Executive Meetings was simplified (now 50%). Regional Divisions were revised as per below (the revision reduced the number...