Efficiency Nova Scotia and Ian Thompsons

Ian Thompsons: Mr. Thompson suggested 10 bold ideas for change, most of which are challenges to government and require political will. But ideas need champions; individuals and organizations committed to making them a reality. So lets build on Ian Thompsons platform and each of us create a list of positive, common-sense action items. And more important, lets think through how we can actually make them happen. Many of the answers are right in front of us, according to The Chronicle Herald. 1. Embrace the movement toward a more energy-efficient province. In fact, we should commit to being Canadas most energy-efficient province, following the lead of Efficiency Nova Scotia, which is already recognized internationally for its innovative approach. The cheapest power available is power you do not use. This can be a significant economic driver. There is nothing stopping each of us from contributing to this. Just call ENS to see how you can get involved and Ian Thompsons call to action in Ten ways to shake N.S. out of torpor May 28 column is refreshing. Our leaders confuse process with progress, he says. I agree. We know the problems and we understand the challenges. But we do not seem to be able to translate what we know into action that makes a difference. Here is my list: (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.