Media Releases and Statements
Media Releases
March 18, 2024
Auditor General should investigate “YourHealthNS” procurement deal
HALIFAX – The Premier’s “more, faster” approach to health care has led to a record 156,000 Nova Scotians on the family practice waitlist, long waits for emergency care with many emergency rooms closed daily across...
Media Releases
March 8, 2024
Inspiring Inclusion means building pathways
HALIFAX – NDP Status of Women spokesperson Suzy Hansen made the following statement for International Women’s Day:
“International Women’s Day is a global day to recognize and celebrate women and girls' social, economic, cultural, and political...
Media Releases
March 6, 2024
Houston abandoning Coastal Protection Act, a bad move for democracy
HALIFAX – As the spring sitting of the Legislature continues, laws passed by the legislature, including the Coastal Protection Act, remain stalled without being enacted. Today, the Nova Scotia NDP will bring forward legislation similar to...
Media Releases
March 5, 2024
Unbudgeted spending out of control under Houston’s government
HALIFAX – Following back-to-back Auditor General reports sounding the alarm about the Houston government’s increased spending outside of the budget process, the NSNDP will table legislation today to update the Finance...
Media Releases
March 1, 2024
Nova Scotians with endometriosis suffer without adequate supports
HALIFAX– Today, March 1, marks the beginning of the first Endometriosis Awareness Month in Nova Scotia following the passage of the NSNDP’s Bill in the Fall 2023 sitting of the legislature.
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Statement
February 29, 2024
Chender: Budget doesn’t do enough to give Nova Scotia families a break
HALIFAX — NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement in response to the Houston government’s 2024 Budget:
“Money for a school food program in this budget is a win for Nova Scotia...
Media Releases
February 28, 2024
Review government motor vehicle fees, give families a break
HALIFAX – Nova Scotians are finding it harder to keep up with rising costs. One way the Houston government should give families a break now is by eliminating unnecessary government vehicle fees.
“The...
Media Releases
February 27, 2024
Putting money back in Nova Scotians’ pockets
HALIFAX – As the Spring sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature gets underway, it’s time for the Houston government to put money back in the pockets of everyday Nova Scotians. New Democrat MLAs will table legislation today to restore the...
Media Releases
February 21, 2024
Nova Scotians deserve a break on cost increases in next provincial budget
Sydney – Cape Bretoners continue to deal with increases in the cost of living with little relief from the Houston government. Groceries cost more, housing costs have skyrocketed, and power rates have increased 14 percent in two years...
Media Releases
February 20, 2024
Cape Bretoners struggling under the weight of increased costs
Sydney– In the last two years, the cost of living has skyrocketed making it harder for Cape Breton families to make ends meet.
In the last two years, life has become more unaffordable.
According to the most recent...
Media Releases
February 15, 2024
The time for a universal school lunch program has come: Chender
BRIDGEWATER – As families face skyrocketing costs of groceries, now more than ever, it’s time for the Houston government to provide a universal school lunch program for the children of Nova Scotia.
“I...
Media Releases
February 13, 2024
Houston should give families a break, provide relief from unnecessary fees
HALIFAX – As Nova Scotians continue to face rising costs, the Houston government must give families a break. The NS NDP is calling on the Houston government to get rid of unnecessary vehicle inspections and license fees.
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