Houston government cuts harm families, thousands of jobs still on the line: NDP

HALIFAX – Wednesday, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender, with advocates from the disability community, called on the Houston government to answer for the harm their cuts have already caused and the cuts that remain in...

REALITY CHECK: Houston government’s budget chaos continues

HALIFAX – The Houston Government ministers haven’t been able to answer the most basic questions about this budget, including about the cuts they made, the cuts they reversed or the cuts that remain.

For weeks, the Premier...

Nova Scotians paying the price for Houston’s cruel and careless cuts: NDP

HALIFAX – Today, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement on the Houston government’s budget announcement:

“This government is in chaos, and the real harm done by these cruel cuts doesn’t...

REALITY CHECK: Houston’s budget makes health care cuts to vulnerable Nova Scotians

HALIFAX –Despite claiming that the government is protecting health care, it’s clear that there are extensive cuts to health care programs people rely on every day: day programming that improves people’s quality of life,...

Houston government cuts harm Nova Scotia families: NDP

HALIFAX – On Wednesday, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender, caregivers and advocates called on the Houston government to reverse their harmful cuts to Nova Scotians who look after their loved ones.

In an afternoon debate, New Democrats are...

REALITY CHECK: Houston government wants more power to override property owners’ rights

HALIFAX – The Houston government is giving themselves an extremely broad and sweeping power to override property owners' rights with a new change buried in the Powering the Economy...

PC government isn’t fixing women’s healthcare, it’s cutting it: NDP

HALIFAX — On Monday, NDP Leader Claudia Chender and women advocating for better health care called on the Houston government to immediately create a provincial women’s health strategy so that all Nova Scotians can get the care they...

Decision on Bill 148 a victory for workers: NSNDP

HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP Labour Critic Paul Wozney made the following statement in response to Bill 148 being ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia:

“Nova Scotians work hard and play by the rules, and they deserve...

REALITY CHECK: Houston government fudging the numbers on child-care

HALIFAX – For the third day in a row, NSNDP Early Childhood Development Critic Paul Wozney pushed the Houston government to answer to Nova Scotian parents on the lack of available child care.

The Minister of Early...

Nova Scotians deserve answers about PC government gutting jobs and services: NDP

HALIFAX – On Wednesday morning, following a budget that stripped services, programs and jobs across the province, New Democrats will force the PC government to explain their decisions that are hurting Nova...

REALITY CHECK: Houston government’s budget cuts for Nova Scotians, spends on themselves

HALIFAX – The Houston government is asking Nova Scotians to accept deep cuts to public services while expanding their own ministerial budgets.

Tim Houston’s budget includes $305 million in public services and...

Houston government’s budget heavy on cuts and light on results for Nova Scotians: NDP

HALIFAX —NDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement in response to the 2026 Budget:

“Reviewing today’s budget, I’m deeply concerned for how our province is going to...