Media Releases and Statements
Media Releases
August 25, 2026
Nova Scotians deserve answers from Premier: NDP
HALIFAX – The following is a statement from Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender:
“As more advocates and individuals who support survivors of gender-based violence come forward demanding answers about Minister...
Media Releases
August 23, 2026
Nova Scotia must strengthen our economy and independence going forward: Chender
HALIFAX – The following is a statment from NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender:
"Donald Trump’s trade war will harm Nova Scotian families, workers and businesses. His actions are especially damaging...
Media Releases
August 15, 2026
Nova Scotia must act to address misogyny, violence against women: NDP
HALIFAX– The following is a statment from NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender:
The misogynistic songs made previously by Minister MacLeod are raising serious questions for Nova Scotians and highlighting a...
Media Releases
July 10, 2026
Nova Scotians need a clear plan on MacKay Bridge replacement: NDP
HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement:
“After years of studies, Nova Scotians still don’t know what the plan is to replace the MacKay bridge, one of the busiest and most...
Media Releases
July 7, 2026
Nova Scotian workers are being told to settle for weak labour standards: NDP
HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP Labour Critic Paul Wozney called on the Houston government to strengthen worker protections and update Nova Scotia’s outdated labour laws.
Jurisdictional scans from the Department of...
Media Releases
June 30, 2026
Nova Scotia Health leadership change must deliver better results for Nova Scotians: NSNDP
HALIFAX –Today, NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement on the appointment of the new permanent President and CEO of Nova Scotia Health:
“Congratulations to Dr...
Media Releases
June 24, 2026
Nova Scotia still failing women on pay equity: NSNDP
HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement on the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ new report on the gender pay gap:
“Today in Nova Scotia, women are earning 15 per cent less than men –...
Media Releases
June 24, 2026
New representative elected in Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay by-election
HALIFAX–NDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement:
“We want to congratulate Claude Bourgeois on his win, and we look forward to working with him as he serves as MLA for his...
Media Releases
June 24, 2026
Élection d’un nouveau député lors de l’élection partielle de Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay
HALIFAX – La cheffe du NPD, Claudia Chender, a fait la déclaration suivante :
« Nous tenons à féliciter Claude Bourgeois pour sa victoire et nous sommes impatients de...
Media Releases
June 23, 2026
Too many Nova Scotians still can’t access mental health care when they need it: NSNDP
HALIFAX –Today, NSNDP Mental Health and Addictions Critic Lisa Lachance made the following statement about the Auditor General’s report on mental health and addictions services:
“When...
Media Releases
June 18, 2026
REALITY CHECK: Houston’s plan falls short on increasing affordable housing supply
HALIFAX – New numbers released to media yesterday show the Houston government’s plan to speed up home construction through Special Planning Areas isn’t working. Of the 63,000 new homes promised in Special Planning Areas,...
Media Releases
June 17, 2026
Chender questions government’s housing plan as rents and homelessness rise in Halifax
HALIFAX – Today at the Public Accounts Committee, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender, asked about progress on the government’s five-year, $1.7 billion housing plan. Three years in, Nova Scotia is now the most...