Andre Anderson

As a filmmaker, I create impactful documentaries that spotlight the lived experiences of African Nova Scotians, mental health challenges, and systemic inequality. My work has earned national recognition, including being named one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 30 Under 30 Innovators for advancing mental well-being in our communities. In 2024, I had the honour of standing as the Green Party candidate in the provincial riding of Preston. Now, I’m ready to take that fight to the federal level.

I’ve heard from seniors who are forced to choose between heating their homes and buying groceries, from young people drowning in debt, and from families struggling to find childcare or adequate housing. These are not just policy issues—they are deeply human ones. They require leaders who listen, act, and lead with empathy and conviction. My vision is a Canada where everyone—regardless of their background—feels seen, heard, and valued.

I’m running for Parliament because I believe it’s time to build a Canada that works for everyone—a country where equity, sustainability, and justice are not just ideals, but realities. If elected, I will fight for:

• Guaranteed Livable Income: Everyone deserves the dignity of financial security. A guaranteed livable income would lift people out of poverty, support caregivers, artists, and entrepreneurs, and create a stronger foundation for economic resilience in every community.

• Arts, Culture, and Heritage: Our stories matter. I will champion increased investment in Canadian arts and culture, including proper funding for the CBC, which plays a vital role in reflecting our diverse voices — especially in underrepresented regions and communities.

• Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples: True reconciliation means respecting Indigenous sovereignty, and implementing the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It also means honouring treaty rights and investing in Indigenous languages, education, and land stewardship.

• Healthcare Expansion: Healthcare must meet people where they are. I will advocate for mental health care to be treated as health care, with culturally grounded services embedded in every community. I’ll also push for stronger disability supports that honour independence and dignity, better home and long-term care options for our seniors, and universal dental care so no one has to choose between their health and their wallet.

• Indigenous-led Climate Action & Environmental Justice: Indigenous communities have long been stewards of this land. I support Indigenous-led climate strategies, land and water protection initiatives, and investments in clean energy that centre justice, sustainability, and intergenerational equity.

Nova Scotians are tired of being overlooked by systems that feel disconnected from our everyday realities. I’m running because it’s time to change that. I’m running for those who’ve never seen themselves in politics, for those told to wait their turn, and for those who know that real change only comes when we stand together. I’m here to be that voice.

Let’s create a future rooted in justice, care, and possibility — where every voice is heard and every story matters. The work begins now, and I’m ready to do it with you. Let’s build it together.

Sincerely,
Andre Anderson
Your Green Candidate for Sackville–Bedford–Preston
Green Party of Canada