Chender supports arts and culture during trip to Cape Breton

MABOU, N.S. – Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender is in Cape Breton this week to attend Celtic Colours, celebrate the Island’s vibrant arts and culture scene, and meet with Cape Bretoners about the issues that matter most to them.

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Rents rising faster in Nova Scotia than anywhere else with no relief from Houston government

HALIFAX – Today, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement about updated Rentals.ca’s October Rentals Report:

“As rents continue to skyrocket, it keeps getting harder for Nova...

Nova Scotians still waiting for gridlock traffic solutions from Houston government

HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP Public Works Critic Kendra Coombes made the following statement about the Traffic Safety Act Regulations released today:

“Nova Scotians are deeply frustrated about the worsening traffic...

Chender calls for urgent government action to meet affordability challenges

HALIFAX – On Monday morning, Claudia Chender, leader of the Official Opposition, called on the Houston government to help Nova Scotians with soaring costs. Chender was joined by Shyla Hacala, a mom of two with a good-paying federal...

Houston government leaving Nova Scotians in the cold

HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP Critic for Service Nova Scotia Susan Leblanc made the following statement about this year’s Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) which opens today, October 1:

“Nova Scotians should be able to count on their government...

Honouring Treaty Day means honouring Mi’kmaw rights and voices: NSNDP

HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement on Treaty Day:

“Today marks Treaty Day and the beginning of Mi’kmaw History Month. This is a time to celebrate Mi’kmaw history, culture, language,...

NSNDP statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

HALIFAX – Today Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement ahead of National Truth and Reconciliation Day tomorrow, September 30:

“Across Canada, we take time today to...

Nova Scotia students struggling with literacy and math despite government’s big spending

HALIFAX – Today, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement on today’s Auditor General report on provincial student assessments:

“Today’s Auditor General...

Child advocate urgently needed as children in care are failed by the system: NSNDP

HALIFAX – Today, Opportunities and Social Development Critic Lina Hamid made the following statement in response to a recent news report about children running away and going missing from group...

REALITY CHECK: Houston government’s housing numbers don’t add up

Halifax - Tim Houston’s government continues to boast that their housing plan is working. But the story changes weekly and Nova Scotians who are trying to buy, downsize or save for their first home have more questions than...

Nova Scotians aren’t seeing the results of Houston’s out-of-control spending

HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP Finance Critic Lisa Lachance made the following statement about the Houston government’s fall economic update:

“Nova Scotians are working harder than ever just to keep up...

Despite some changes, Nova Scotians still aren’t getting the results they need from their government

HALIFAX –On Friday, the Leader of the Official Opposition made the following statement about the fall legislative session:

“Throughout this very short legislative session, New...