Womens group calls out troubling silence of N.S. government on domestic violence – Halifax [Video]

The executive director of a Nova Scotia women’s group gave an emotional speech on Thursday, urging the provincial government to show more leadership in the fight against domestic violence, after six women were killed in three months by their male partners.

Nova Scotia’s government has maintained a “troubling silence” since October, when the first of six women was killed, Ann de Ste Croix, executive director of the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia, told reporters in the Halifax area.

“The silence is unacceptable and perpetuates further harm. Despite these devastating events, there has been no clear direction from the government on how affected families and communities can access the services and support they desperately need,” de Ste Croix said.

She said her group wants “immediate action and leadership” from the government of Premier Tim Houston, adding that women in Nova Scotia need “assurance that their safety is your priority.”

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