Political Backgrounder: Nova Scotia Nova Scotia, Canada -- Political Background in the context of environmentalism

Darrell Dexter is Nova Scotia's incumbent premier and the 27th Premier of the province since the Confederation. Dexter was elected leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party in 2001 and was sworn in as Prime Minster on June 18, 2009. Both he and the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party have strict views with regard to environmentalism, as the province is actively involved in becoming a global leader in green energy before 2020. As Dexter puts it, "This is about making the right decisions for our economy and our environment. We are putting our energy future where it belongs, back in Nova Scotians' hands." (New Plan To Create Jobs, Stable Electricity Prices, Cleaner Environment)

Darrel thinks about green energy as being more than a means to guarantee a safer future for people when concerning matters from an environmental point-of-view....

He also considers the hundreds of jobs that such an industry would provide to Nova Scotians and the fact that implementing green energy strategies would also introduce more stable energy prices. The Nova Scotian premier hopes that his attitude and actions are going to inspire other Canadian provinces, as he considers the well-being of the nation as a whole rather than the interests of Nova Scotia.
The Nova Scotia New Democratic Party acknowledges the important role it can play in helping the country direct its attention toward improving many of its environmentalist strategies. Documents like the Renewable Electricity Plan and Bill S-15, "which establishes the Sable Island National Park Reserve, passed through the House of Commons on June 18,2013." (Sable Island National Park Reserve) are meant to emphasize the fact that environmentalism needs to be taken to a whole new level. The leading Nova Scotian party promotes the idea that progress can only…