Supporting local is crucial as tariff threat looms: NDP

HALIFAX – The following is a statement from Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender on the threat of new tariffs:

“Nova Scotians are concerned by the latest threats they’re hearing from the U.S. President. The newest in...

Government still not telling Nova Scotians the whole doctor waitlist story: NDP

HALIFAX – Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement today, regarding the July update of the Need a Family Practice Registry:

“The Houston government continues to hide the...

Chender calls on Houston to make housing a higher priority

HALIFAX – Today, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender demanded that Premier Tim Houston finally take housing affordability seriously, restore a Department of Housing and appoint a dedicated minister to tackle Nova Scotia’s worsening housing...

Report shows Nova Scotia parents paying among the highest child-care fees

HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP Education and Early Childhood Development Critic Paul Wozney made the following statement in response to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ annual report on child care fees:

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Houston government inaction leading to soaring costs for Nova Scotians

HALIFAX – Today, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender is calling for the Houston government to take action on rising costs as Nova Scotians are being squeezed harder than ever.

Recent Statistics Canada data...

Nova Scotia Power must work for Nova Scotians: NDP

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

“Nova Scotians are rightfully frustrated by news today that the Nova Scotia Power (NSP) data breach is worse than initially believed...

Premier must release report, act on environmental racism recommendations: NDP

HALIFAX – Today, Suzy Hansen, the Official Opposition Critic for African Nova Scotian Affairs, is calling on Premier Tim Houston to release the long-awaited report on environmental racism in Nova Scotia and take action to...

Nova Scotians should have their say: NDP

HALIFAX – Today, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender launched her Your Community, Your Voices tour. Chender and members of the NSNDP caucus will hold townhalls and roundtables across the province to engage with Nova Scotians on their priorities this...

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...