Category: ACORN Canada

Host Nichola has a conversation with Lisa Griffin, a representative from the Stop the Tantramar Gas Plant Coalition, regarding the adverse effects the proposed gas plant will have on the residents of Tantramar, the vital wildlife in the Chignecto Isthmus, and the surrounding environment. They explore the coalition’s efforts to prevent the construction of this gas facility.

 Nichola and Ashley Legere, the Executive Director of Cumberland Homelessness and Housing Support Association, have a powerful discussion about unpacking the taboo that surrounds the issue of homelessness in our society. Ashley highlights the remarkable initiatives undertaken by the CHHSA and emphasises the need for government intervention to increase housing availability. They discuss how to break the stigma surrounding homelessness and how we should work together to break it. 

Host Nichola talks with George Nickerson, the vice-president of the Fredericton local CUPW branch, regarding the government’s recent decision to eliminate home deliveries, reduce the number of rural post offices, and discontinue the requirement for mail delivery five days a week. This policy shift poses significant challenges for communities across Canada, particularly for those that depend on Canada Post for essential services. The announcement comes at a critical time when postal workers are still in negotiations for improved working conditions and fair wages from Canada Post.

Nichola discusses with Dr. Moe Qureshi, the Director of Climate Research and Policy at the Conservation Council of New Brunswick,  the significant repercussions that the proposed gas plant in Tantramar could have on the residents of New Brunswick, the local environment, and the wildlife in the region. They examine potential alternatives that NB Power should consider, emphasizing how these options not only address current needs but also promise long-term benefits for future generations.

Host Nichola has a discussion with Jim Dinn, the leader of the NDP in Newfoundland and Labrador, regarding the pressing housing crisis in the province. Jim outlines the challenges faced by residents and emphasizes the NDP’s commitment to advocating for effective housing solutions aimed at safeguarding tenants’ rights and reducing homelessness.