The NSNDP Focus on Housing Solutions for Nova Scotians, While Houston Ignores Crisis

HALIFAX – On Friday morning, all members of the Official Opposition will question the Houston government about their failure to address the soaring cost of Nova Scotians’ largest monthly expense–...

More protections secured for Nova Scotians against intimate deepfake images

HALIFAX – Today, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement on changes to the Intimate Images and Cyber-Protection Act:

“Expanding protections against digitally...

REALITY CHECK: PC Housing Approach is Failing Nova Scotians

Today, the Minister of Opportunities and Social Development claimed that her government’s approach on housing was working.

“What we are doing is working, and it tells us to stay on the right path,” said Minister Corkum-Greek.

The...

NDP supports first step to reining in Nova Scotia Power

HALIFAX — Three years after NDP Leader Claudia Chender introduced legislation to require the performance-based regulation of Nova Scotia Power (NSP), the Houston government has finally taken the first step.

“Tying Nova...

Official Opposition to Create Real Housing Solutions, Fight Cruel Income Assistance Decision

HALIFAX – Today, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender outlined three key pieces of legislation that would help Nova Scotians with one of the most pressing affordability issues they face – the cost and...

In the face of a tariff war, the Houston government is still leaving workers behind: NDP

HALIFAX –Today, NDP Labour Critic Paul Wozney made the following statement in response to changes to the Labour Standards Code:

“While Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast are facing...

Houston must work towards solutions for Nova Scotians: NDP

HALIFAX – Today, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender, wrote to Health Minister Michelle Thompson, calling on the Houston government to consider the NDP’s health legislation and work towards solutions in the fall...

Houston must act on women’s health, rent protections in fall sitting: NDP

HALIFAX –Today, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender is calling on the Houston government to take meaningful action to improve women’s access to health care and protect renters during the fall sitting of the...

Houston's decision to deny support for people living in tents is cruel: NDP

HALIFAX– Today, NSNDP Opportunities and Social Development Critic Lina Hamid made the following statement about the Houston government's decision to deny enhanced income assistance to people living in...

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...

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...

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...