REALITY CHECK: Houston government values secrecy over solutions

HALIFAX – The Houston government is withholding more information from Nova Scotians, this time, the long-awaited transportation report that would pave the way for less traffic congestion in Halifax.

Why Tim Houston is...

Cape Breton’s housing crisis demands urgent action: NDP

SYDNEY –Today, NDP MLA Kendra Coombes made the following statement:

“Cape Bretoners need and deserve homes they can afford to live in. While any new housing is welcome, the Houston government is failing to meet the...

Thousands of affordable housing units required to meet the need: NDP

HALIFAX– Today, NDP MLA Suzy Hansen made this statement:

“While every home helps, we remain deeply concerned about the severe lack of affordable homes for Nova Scotians to rent or buy.

The...

Elected officials have to walk-the-walk: NDP

HALIFAX - NDP MLA Lisa Lachance made the following statement:

“It’s disappointing to learn that the premier is not planning to attend the largest provincial pride parade, Halifax Pride, this Saturday, and that the PC Party has not registered to...

Municipal governments don’t need the premier to interfere: NDP

HALIFAX - Leader of the Official Opposition Claudia Chender made the following statement about Premier Houston’s letter to mayor Andy Fillmore:

“The Mayor, council and residents of Halifax have a process for dealing...

Return-to-work changes for injured workers in Nova Scotia long overdue: NDP

HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP Labour Critic Paul Wozney made the following statement about the return-to-work legislation which comes into effect today:

“Workers in Nova Scotia have not had the support that they deserve when...

Statement on Northern Pulp Decision

HALIFAX - The Leader of the Official Opposition Claudia Chender made the following statement about Northern Pulp’s decision to sell its Nova Scotia assets:

“This morning Nova Scotians are waking up to the news that Northern Pulp, whose mill has been an employer...

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...