Nova Scotia Advocate, Author at Nova Scotia Advocate

PSA: The African Nova Scotian DPAD Coalition responds to Count us in, Nova Scotia’s action plan for the rest of the decade

October 18, 2019 0 Comment

ANSDPAD responds to Count Us In, Nova Scotia’s action plan for the UN’s Decade for People of African Descent

Press Release: Migrant justice activist speaks out after being barred from Trudeau rally in Halifax

October 17, 2019 0 Comment

On Tuesday, October 15th, in lead up to Monday’s federal elections, Justin Trudeau spoke at Halifax’s Brewery Market. He was joined by Halifax MP Andy Fillmore. That evening, No One Is Illegal-Halifax/K’jipuktuk (NOII-Hfx) member Stacey Gomez was barred from participating in the event by the Liberal party. NOII-Hfx stands with Ms. Gomez and denounces this undemocratic move by the Liberals.

Press release: Extinction Rebellion responds to Chamber’s defence of oil lobby event

October 16, 2019 0 Comment

News release: Extinction Rebellion Nova Scotia issues the following reply to the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s defence of climate denialism as a legitimate part of a “for a more robust debate” (the Chamber’s full response also included).

News release: Street Check petition to be presented Thursday October 17

October 16, 2019 0 Comment

Over the summer the Halifax Coalition to Ban Street Checks has been out talking to people in Halifax about the practice of street checks. In a relatively short period of time, we collected close to 6000 signatures against the racist practice.

Press release: Extinction Rebellion calls on Chamber of Commerce, Convention Centre to cancel event with Canada’s top oil lobbyist

October 15, 2019 0 Comment

Extinction Rebellion Nova Scotia is shocked to learn that just weeks after local students organized a march of 10,000 to call for an end to the destruction of our planet, the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and the Halifax Convention Centre are arranging a speech by the President of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), a climate denialist group that opposes climate action and pushes for the continued growth and expansion of fossil fuel mega-corporations.

Press release: East Coast Prison Justice urges Nova Scotians to say “no” to secret, unaccountable death review committees

October 15, 2019 0 Comment

Nova Scotia desperately needs a mandatory review process with teeth to review adult deaths in custody. The excellent East Coast Prison Justice Society, together with NS E. FRy societies, will make that case once again tonight at Law Amendments, and they would appreciate your support.

Press release: Staff of Canadian Labour Congress reject employer offer, CLC employees to strike Tuesday morning

October 14, 2019 0 Comment

After nearly two years of negotiations with their employer members of the Canadian Union of Labour Representatives (IAMAW Local Lodge 3111 CULR), which represents the majority of staff at the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) have overwhelmingly rejected the most recent offer from the employer and will begin strike action at all offices of the Canadian Labour Congress this Tuesday.