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...
Green Party of Nova Scotia seeks Regional Representatives and Treasurer
Nova Scotia needs a strong Green Party. If you agree, please join now. We are in an active building phase and looking for dedicated people who are committed to Green Party values. The Green Party of Nova Scotia strongly encourages members from around the province to attend or send proxy to the upcoming Special General Meeting. We aim to identify regional representatives (chosen by the members in that particular region) to help us build the party across this province. For more information about the Regional Representative role, click here. The Green Party of Nova Scotia is actively seeking a new...
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 our oceans,” says Green Party Marine Affairs expert Martin Willison. In 1995, Willison co-edited Marine Protected Areas and Sustainable Fisheries: Proceedings of the Symposium on Marine Protected Areas. “Even in 1995, the science was clear. Establishing marine protected areas is a necessary component of an...