Nasser Chalifoux believes parliament is fractured on climate change policy (Nasser Dean Chalifoux/Facebook)

By Elliott Knopp

Nasser Chalifoux

Green Party candidate hopes to unify parliament on climate change

Sep 3, 2021 | 1:41 PM

Green Party Candidate Nasser Chalifoux believes he can offer residents of the Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River riding strong representation in the House of Commons if elected this fall.

Chalifoux wants to find solutions that address climate change, Indigenous reconciliation and accessibility to mental health and special needs services.

As someone living with Asperger’s syndrome, Chalifoux said he understands the importance these services have on the lives of young people on the spectrum and how they’re utilized by individuals who need them.

“The government comes out with a bunch of policies and legislation on helping special needs children, especially with autism, and we don’t see the support. If the support is there, you have to really fight to get it or find it through all the red tape,” he said.

“It has to be easier for people to access.”

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Chalifoux believes working with Indigenous leaders and communities plays a significant role in his plan to bring substantial change to the current political system.

He referenced some Indigenous communities not having access to clean drinking water, adding he feels the communities don’t have enough say on issues.

“This has been a problem for a long time. It comes down to allowing Indigenous people to have more control,” he stated.

“I want to speak to elders and leaders, and make them understand that they can help with the process of bringing change to Saskatchewan, Western Canada, and the Prairies.”

Coming out of a season where Saskatchewan saw an excessive amount of wildfires, Chalifoux is concerned policies necessary to effectively combat climate change will not be implemented by other parties. He considers the issue to be one of the most significant threats facing Canadians, calling the matter a ‘crisis.’

He believes a unified government featuring a Green Party MP would lead to more progress being made in regards to environmental policy.

It’s finally coming to a head now, so I think we don’t have a choice in terms of what we have to do,” Chalifoux said.

“I can come up with policy on the threat right now if I wanted, and it can seem logical, rational and reasonable. But, it takes everyone working together to make policies and business work. It’s an issue of solidarity right now.”

Voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for their preferred candidate on Sept. 20.

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