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March 8, 2019
Wolfville resident, Saint Mary’s University Professor
to stand as NDP candidate for Kings Hants
March 8, 2019
Wolfville resident, Saint Mary’s University Professor
to stand as NDP candidate for Kings Hants
Wolfville, Nova Scotia - In an uncontested nomination meeting held Thursday evening, Stephen Schneider was acclaimed the NDP Candidate for Kings Hants in the upcoming federal election.
The federal riding of Kings Hants was represented by Scott Brison, who recently stepped down as the Member of Parliament.
A resident of Wolfville and a faculty member in the Department of Criminology at SMU, Stephen was elected by local NDP members at the Royal Canadian Legion in Wolfville.
More than 30 people turned up at the event, including former provincial NDP MLAs Ramona Jennex, Jim Morton, and Bob Levy.
“Those attending the meeting last night were both unanimous and enthusiastic in their support of Stephen,” according to Hugh Curry, President of the Kings Hants NDP Electoral District Association.
“We are extremely proud that he will be carrying the banner for the NDP in Kings Hants in the next federal election,” he added.
In his acceptance speech Schneider paraphrased Robert Kennedy, saying that he “was running not to oppose any individual, but to propose new ideas.”
He went on to say, “in this election that the NDP must be the party of big, bold, innovative, progressive ideas.”
In particular, he said that the federal party must prioritize climate change as a defining issue for this federal election.
“The NDP must put forth a comprehensive policy platform that seeks to transform not just our economy but the lifestyle of Canadians,” he said.
“It is imperative that we begin a serious effort towards significantly reducing carbon emissions in this country.”
Another policy idea that Schneider endorsed in his acceptance speech was a national Basic Income Guarantee, which is meant to ensure all Canadians have a livable wage.
“Income inequality and poverty continue to be two of the most significant obstacles to social justice in this country,” he said.
“Policies that provide a livable wage for those in poverty or to young people starting their careers can contribute greatly to not only their own well-being but to the overall economy and the social fabric of the country.”
Schneider said he supports the Green New Deal that has been promoted in the U.S. by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Democrat elected to Congress in the recent mid-term elections.
“The Green New Deal is visionary,” he said.
“I am particularly attracted to it because it integrates so many progressive values that are essential to moving forward in the 21st century, including a low carbon economy, job guarantees, a living wage, the rights of Indigenous people and efforts to promote gender and racial equality.”
If elected to Parliament, Schneider also pledged to use his expertise as a criminologist to help develop social problem-solving approach to crime in the country that addresses root causes.
“Because our criminal justice system is so inherently flawed we must shift resources towards proven techniques, most of which are preventative in nature,” Schneider said.
“We can more effectively combat crime and violence, not by building prisons or enacting tougher criminal laws, but by ensuring at-risk young people are provided the support and services they need to be resilient, achieve academic success and have meaningful educational, career, recreational, and cultural opportunities.”
The federal riding of Kings Hants was represented by Scott Brison, who recently stepped down as the Member of Parliament.
A resident of Wolfville and a faculty member in the Department of Criminology at SMU, Stephen was elected by local NDP members at the Royal Canadian Legion in Wolfville.
More than 30 people turned up at the event, including former provincial NDP MLAs Ramona Jennex, Jim Morton, and Bob Levy.
“Those attending the meeting last night were both unanimous and enthusiastic in their support of Stephen,” according to Hugh Curry, President of the Kings Hants NDP Electoral District Association.
“We are extremely proud that he will be carrying the banner for the NDP in Kings Hants in the next federal election,” he added.
In his acceptance speech Schneider paraphrased Robert Kennedy, saying that he “was running not to oppose any individual, but to propose new ideas.”
He went on to say, “in this election that the NDP must be the party of big, bold, innovative, progressive ideas.”
In particular, he said that the federal party must prioritize climate change as a defining issue for this federal election.
“The NDP must put forth a comprehensive policy platform that seeks to transform not just our economy but the lifestyle of Canadians,” he said.
“It is imperative that we begin a serious effort towards significantly reducing carbon emissions in this country.”
Another policy idea that Schneider endorsed in his acceptance speech was a national Basic Income Guarantee, which is meant to ensure all Canadians have a livable wage.
“Income inequality and poverty continue to be two of the most significant obstacles to social justice in this country,” he said.
“Policies that provide a livable wage for those in poverty or to young people starting their careers can contribute greatly to not only their own well-being but to the overall economy and the social fabric of the country.”
Schneider said he supports the Green New Deal that has been promoted in the U.S. by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Democrat elected to Congress in the recent mid-term elections.
“The Green New Deal is visionary,” he said.
“I am particularly attracted to it because it integrates so many progressive values that are essential to moving forward in the 21st century, including a low carbon economy, job guarantees, a living wage, the rights of Indigenous people and efforts to promote gender and racial equality.”
If elected to Parliament, Schneider also pledged to use his expertise as a criminologist to help develop social problem-solving approach to crime in the country that addresses root causes.
“Because our criminal justice system is so inherently flawed we must shift resources towards proven techniques, most of which are preventative in nature,” Schneider said.
“We can more effectively combat crime and violence, not by building prisons or enacting tougher criminal laws, but by ensuring at-risk young people are provided the support and services they need to be resilient, achieve academic success and have meaningful educational, career, recreational, and cultural opportunities.”
Stephen Schneider lives in Wolfville with his wife, Meg Townsend, and their eight-year-old daughter, Evangeline. Stephen has lived in the Annapolis Valley since 2003 and is active in the community, serving as a board member with the Wolfville Children's Centre and as a coach with Acadia minor basketball.
He was the NDP candidate for the riding of Kings South in the 2017 provincial election.
Stephen works as a criminology professor at St. Mary’s University and is considered a national expert in crime prevention and organized crime. He has written five books and has consulted extensively with the federal government on both subjects. He also served on the HRM Mayor’s Roundtable on Violence, where he was tasked with addressing youth crime.
As a Member of Parliament, Stephen would bring this expertise to Ottawa to help address the root causes of crime and violence in this country.
Stephen is also passionate about community development; he has two degrees in this field and has worked on numerous projects in low-income communities in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.
Stephen designed and implemented SMU PALS, a social developmental program for disadvantaged children in Halifax funded by the federal government, and is currently spearheading a tutoring and mentoring project for at-risk youth to help them graduate from high school and enroll at Saint Mary’s.
As an M.P., Stephen will apply his expertise and experience in community development to Kings Hants by promoting innovative and sustainable economic development and job creation.
Whether at the local or national level, Stephen will be a voice for government policies and community-based actions that prioritize climate change, income inequality, affordable housing, and the health care crisis facing Nova Scotians.
For more information on Stephen, visit his web page at stephenschneider.ca
You can also reach Stephen by emailing: electsteve@kingshantsndp or go to the contact page
He was the NDP candidate for the riding of Kings South in the 2017 provincial election.
Stephen works as a criminology professor at St. Mary’s University and is considered a national expert in crime prevention and organized crime. He has written five books and has consulted extensively with the federal government on both subjects. He also served on the HRM Mayor’s Roundtable on Violence, where he was tasked with addressing youth crime.
As a Member of Parliament, Stephen would bring this expertise to Ottawa to help address the root causes of crime and violence in this country.
Stephen is also passionate about community development; he has two degrees in this field and has worked on numerous projects in low-income communities in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.
Stephen designed and implemented SMU PALS, a social developmental program for disadvantaged children in Halifax funded by the federal government, and is currently spearheading a tutoring and mentoring project for at-risk youth to help them graduate from high school and enroll at Saint Mary’s.
As an M.P., Stephen will apply his expertise and experience in community development to Kings Hants by promoting innovative and sustainable economic development and job creation.
Whether at the local or national level, Stephen will be a voice for government policies and community-based actions that prioritize climate change, income inequality, affordable housing, and the health care crisis facing Nova Scotians.
For more information on Stephen, visit his web page at stephenschneider.ca
You can also reach Stephen by emailing: electsteve@kingshantsndp or go to the contact page