Governance
Constitution of our Nova Scotia New Democratic Party
The New Democratic Party believes that the social, economic and political progress of Nova Scotia can be assured only by the application of social democratic and egalitarian principles to the governance and administration of public affairs.
The Principles of Social Democracy can be briefly described as:
- That the production and distribution of goods and services shall be directed to meeting the social and individual needs of people within a framework that sustains the environment while maximizing the economy now and in the future;
- That the dignity and freedom of the individual is a basic right that must be maintained and extended to all persons regardless of race, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or disability;
- That the abolition of poverty and the elimination of exploitation are achievable goals and must be the priority of any thinking and compassionate government; and
- That the people have a right to a meaningful voice in public policy through consultation and participation in all levels of public decision-making.
As an organization existing on the unceded and unconquered territory of the Mi’kmaq, the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party is committed to the principles of truth and reconciliation and living as treaty people in Mi’kma’ki. The Party shall take guidance from the Calls to Action in the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
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