Nova Scotians United (NSU) is a political party in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada.
Nova Scotians United | |
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| Abbreviation | NSU |
| Leader | Leigh Baker |
| President | Alan Nightingale[1] |
| Founded | December 16, 2021 |
| Ideology | Right-wing populism |
| Colours | Blue and yellow |
| Seats in House of Assembly | 0 / 55 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
History
editNova Scotians United started as an anti-protocol group that protested against COVID-19 restrictions.[2]
The party registered with Elections Nova Scotia on December 16, 2021.[3]
During the Canada convoy protest in February 2022, the party was involved with protests in Halifax where party leader Leigh Baker spoke at a rally.[4]
Bobby Taylor was nominated in the 2023 Preston provincial by-election, which served as the first political test for the party.[5] He received 95 votes in the by-election, or 2.20% of the popular vote.
Party platform
editThe party focuses on reducing taxes, allowing private healthcare, choice in education, and opposition to COVID-19 protocols.[6]
The party has the following statement on the platform page of their website:[7]
We are building a selfless movement that thinks only about the heart of our province which is the people who live here and our land, Mi'kma'ki. We believe many of the major issues we face in healthcare, housing, education, human trafficking, etc. are because of unending complacency and corruption.
References
edit- ^ "Our Team". Nova Scotians United. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ McPhee, John (16 December 2021). "Anti-protocol group registered as Nova Scotia political party". SaltWire. SaltWire Network. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "New Registered Political Party In Nova Scotia". Elections Nova Scotia. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ Bousquet, Tim (14 February 2022). "Fascism comes wrapped in the Maple Leaf flag and speaking in Canadian nice". Halifax Examiner. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Preston By-election 2023". Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ Gorman, Michael (19 July 2023). "Preston byelection candidates make their pitch to represent the district". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Platform". Nova Scotians United. Retrieved 23 July 2023.