New info shows Houston government stacking the deck against renters: NDP

HALIFAX – The following is a statement from Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender:

“Documents released today by Dal Legal Aid show that the Houston government is actively sharing important...

Nova Scotians needing primary care aren’t getting the full picture: NDP

HALIFAX – A Freedom of Information Request by the NSNDP shows that over 4,200 additional people signed onto the Need A Family Practice waitlist in March of this year. A Nova Scotia Health release from April claims the list decreased...

NSNDP Leader statement on Davis Day

NEW WATERFORD –NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement on Davis Day:

“One hundred years ago today, William Davis was shot and killed during a strike in Cape Breton by company police. A century later, workers in...

Chender: Action required on gender-based violence, not just engagement

HALIFAX – Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement today:

“We are glad to see the Minister has finally started to bring together experts and stakeholders and used her...

New Democrats push for universal birth control, PrEP drug coverage

HALIFAX — The Official Opposition is demanding immediate action from the Houston government to sign the federal pharmacare deal and provide free birth control to every Nova Scotian who needs it.

During...

NDP Leader visits local business building affordable homes in Pictou County

TRENTON – On Tuesday, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender will visit Pictou County and tour the EastCut Wood Building Solutions’ modular housing facilities in Trenton. Chender will meet with the local business to learn more...

Communities impacted by racism deserve answers, not more Conservative secrecy: NDP

HALIFAX— The Leader of the Official Opposition, Claudia Chender, is again calling on the government to release the recommendations of the Environmental Racism Panel report following a week of silence from Tim Houston’s...

NDP Leader calling for action following Nova Scotia Power breach

HALIFAX – NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender is calling for swift action from the Houston government to protect Nova Scotians impacted by the Nova Scotia Power (NSP) data breach and future potential cyber attacks. New Democrats are calling for...

Government action needed following Nova Scotia Power data breach

HALIFAX – Today at the Public Accounts Committee, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender will demand answers from Nova Scotia Power following their recent data breach.

New Democrats will support Nova...

NDP calls for key reports, agreements to be made public

HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP leader Claudia Chender called on the Houston government to be upfront with Nova Scotians and stop hiding key reports and agreements from them.

The long-awaited recommendations from the Environmental Racism...

Houston government shortchanges Nova Scotians counting on rent supplement

HALIFAX – New Democrats are demanding answers after a recent Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) response revealed that the Houston government underpaid Nova Scotians who rely on rental...

New Democrats question lack of consultation around fracking, uranium mining

HALIFAX –On Tuesday, New Democrats will bring forward Nova Scotians’ concerns about the Houston government’s unilateral decision to remove long-standing bans on uranium mining and fracking.

Among the...