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...

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Labour Critic Paul Wozney called on the Houston government to strengthen worker protections and update Nova Scotia’s outdated labour laws.

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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...

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 –...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Chender calls for federal deal to lower housing costs and reduce Halifax traffic

HALIFAX – On Tuesday, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender called on Premier Houston to sign a deal with the federal government to make the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) more affordable and...

Nova Scotia students deserve support, not cuts: NDP

HALIFAX – Today, Official Opposition Education Critic Paul Wozney, with literacy advocates, called on the Houston government to better support student learning instead of cutting the resources they need to succeed.

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Houston government failing communities, forcing libraries to close

HALIFAX – Today, NDP Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage Critic Susan Leblanc has written to the Premier calling on the Houston government to better fund libraries and prevent upcoming closures. This week the Annapolis Valley...