The Life And Times Of Nova Scotia's Atlantica Party - With Ryan Smth

March 15, 2024 - Participants Include:

 

Ryan Smyth - Official Agent

John Richardson - @Independents

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On March 13, 2023 I received the following message:

"To our esteemed members, supporters, and the wider community of Nova Scotia,

Today, we reach out with a bittersweet announcement: the journey of the Atlantica Party Association of Nova Scotia is drawing to a close. This decision, reached after much deliberation and heartfelt consideration, marks the end of an era for us and, we know, for many of you as well.

Why Now?

Our journey was fueled by passion, commitment, and the shared belief in the principles and visions that defined the Atlantica Party. It is important to clarify that our decision to conclude this chapter is not a reflection of financial challenges or a lack of support for our party's ideals. On the contrary, thanks to the generosity of our donors and the faith of our supporters, we remained financially resilient and ideologically vibrant until the end.

The crux of our decision lies in the challenges of sustaining the volunteer-driven momentum necessary for our operations. The dedication of time and effort, though abundant in spirit, has become increasingly scarce in practice. This shortage of volunteer support has led us to this juncture, a decision we know may disappoint some. To those who feel let down, we extend our sincere apologies and hope you understand the difficult position we’ve found ourselves in.

Acknowledgments

As we prepare to file for voluntary deregistration with Elections Nova Scotia effective April 30th, 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on the contributions of everyone who has been part of this remarkable journey. To the candidates who championed the Atlantica cause in provincial elections, your bravery and dedication have been the backbone of our efforts. To our volunteers, whose tireless work behind the scenes made every campaign, event, and initiative possible, we owe a debt of gratitude that words cannot fully express. To our supporters, who have stood by us, advocated for us on social media, and provided financial backing, your belief in our mission has been our driving force.

Looking Ahead

While the Atlantica Party Association of Nova Scotia will no longer be active, the principles we stood for and the conversations we sparked will endure. We encourage our community to continue advocating for the values we hold dear and to remain engaged in the political landscape of Nova Scotia. The end of this organization is not the end of our collective journey towards a brighter future for our province.

In closing, we extend our deepest thanks to each and every one of you who have been a part of the Atlantica Party Association of Nova Scotia. Though our paths may diverge, the memories of what we accomplished together will forever unite us.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Kyle Woodbury, Leader of the Atlantica Party Association of Nova Scotia

 

and

Ryan Smyth, Official Agent and Treasurer for the Atlantica Party Association of Nova Scotia"

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It's hard to create and maintain a political party in a world dominated by mainstream parties. But, amazingly the Atlantica Party lasted for the better part of 20 years. I had been on their mailing list for most of that time - sometimes reading their message and sometimes ignoring them.

But, the Atlantica Party was a success. Only those who have attempted to create political parties will understand that a party that lasted for as long as it did was a success.

In this podcast I talk with Ryan Smyth (Official Agent and Treasurer for the Atlantica Party Association of Nova Scotia) about the "Life and Times" of the Atlantica Party.