Halifax 2023-01-02 The Green Party of Nova Scotia had a recording-setting fundraising year in 2022. Current totals indicate at least a 90% increase over the previous best year. The previous record for a non-election year was $10,595 raised in 2020, and donations have almost doubled that amount in 2022. “I’m thrilled to welcome new support and incredibly proud of the volunteers and staff whose hard work and dedication made this growth possible,” stated Leader Anthony Edmonds, “This record-breaking amount is representative of the growing base of Green support, and these funds will enable us to be better representatives of those...
New Climate Plan Good Starting Point, Lacks Vision
Halifax 2022-12-11 The Green Party of Nova Scotia (GPNS) welcomes the release of the province’s Climate Risk Assessment and Climate Action Plan. However, while the risk assessment illustrates future and current harms of climate change, such as Hurricane Fiona, the plan itself falls short of capturing the urgency of the moment. “We were happy to see good region-specific data in the risk assessment, as well as a lens on equity and disproportionate climate impact on the most vulnerable,” stated Anthony Edmonds, GPNS Leader, “But I agree with Minister Halman when he says that this plan is a starting point”. The...
Nova Scotia Power Can’t Take the ‘Heat’ from Customer’s Solar Power
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Halifax 02/01/2022 “Nova Scotia Power’s recent rate proposal is an insult to all Nova Scotians who care about Climate Change,” says Nova Scotia Green Party Leader, Anthony Edmonds. “The fee for customers with net-metered solar installations” he adds, “is nothing more than a tax on people who are investing in our future. It has to be stopped.” Nova Scotia Power (NSP), a subsidiary of Emera Inc., announced a proposal last week to charge homeowners who have net-metered solar installations a fee of $8/kW per month. The President and CEO of NSP, Peter Gregg, says that homeowners who...
Green Party of Nova Scotia Elect Anthony Edmonds, Leader and Jo-Ann Roberts, Deputy Leader
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Halifax 10/24/2021 The Green Party of Nova Scotia (GPNS) elected Anthony Edmonds, Leader and Jo-Ann Roberts, Deputy Leader at a Special General Meeting on October 23, 2021. The blended event (in person and virtual) was well attended by GPNS members. Voting was conducted via electronic ballot, Edmonds and Roberts were elected by a majority of 93%. As per GPNS rules, members had the option to vote for the pair or ‘none of the above’. A previous contestant pair withdrew from the race in September. Anthony and Jo-Ann shared their vision for the future of the GPNS which...
Green Party of Nova Scotia to Elect New Leader on October 23rd
Green Party of Nova Scotia to Elect New Leader on October 23rd FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Halifax 10/21/2021 The Green Party of Nova Scotia (GPNS) will be electing a new Leader and Deputy Leader this week. Under the GPNS Constitution members will vote for a “Leadership ticket” which is made up of two people, one running for Leader and one for Deputy Leader. There will be one pair of contestants, Anthony Edmonds for Leader and Jo-Ann Roberts for Deputy Leader, and as per GPNS rules, members have the option to vote for the pair or ‘none of the above’. A previous...