Improving the housing crises will take creative solutions and collaboration between all levels of government. The Ecology Action Centre acknowledges there is a legitimate need for new and more affordable housing in Halifax Regional Municipality and we do not oppose well planned and sustainable development projects. However, we’re consistently frustrated and alarmed by the Province of Nova Scotia’s announcements to change established and democratic planning processes.

The Ecology Action Centre is appalled and deeply discouraged by the events taking place at the Eisner Cove Wetland. We condemn the actions of the Province, Clayton Developments and the police in destroying the last remaining large wetland in Dartmouth. The acts of state violence against peaceful community members, including a Mi’kmaw Elder who was arrested while asserting her Treaty Rights, was unjustified and deplorable.