Liberals must respect arbitrator’s decision

HALIFAX- Claudia Chender, NDP Education Spokesperson, made the following statement regarding the Liberals’ failure to respect an arbitrator’s decision on education specialists:

“The Liberals must immediately comply...

AG raises serious questions on how Liberals are managing QEII redevelopment

Halifax-- NDP Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal spokesperson Susan Leblanc made the following statement in response to the Auditor General’s review of the QEII redevelopment project:

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Liberals’ lack of action on small options is unacceptable

Halifax -- The McNeil Liberals must do more to provide appropriate community housing options for persons living with disabilities.

A decision last week set damages for the three individuals whose successful human rights claim...

Chender: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Halifax -- NDP Status of Women Spokesperson Claudia Chender made the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:

“Each year on this day, people gather to remember the victims and...

Point-of-sale rules important to reduce youth vaping

Halifax — NDP Leader Gary Burrill made the following statement in response to today’s regulation of flavoured vaping products:

“Our number-one concern should be making sure young people don’t access these...

Rural communities are struggling with housing affordability

Lunenburg-- NDP Housing spokesperson Lisa Roberts will be on the South Shore today talking with organizations and community leaders about the cost of housing. The NDP has suggested first steps to deal with housing issues, including rent control,...

Liberals ignore growing problems in nursing homes

HALIFAX -- NDP Leader Gary Burrill made the following statement in response to the news that nursing homes are leaving beds empty rather than take in patients without family doctors:

“It is bad enough that the McNeil...

Nova Scotians concerned about growing wealth gap

Halifax -- The NDP Caucus-led Prosperity Shared: The Commission for Economic Equality in Nova Scotia wrapped up its tour of the province last week in Sydney. The Commission hosted six meetings in November asking people their thoughts about the state of our...

Delay on universal PrEP coverage leaves people at risk

Halifax-- The Liberal government should expand coverage of PrEP and provide universal access to the medication which, when taken daily, can prevent the transmission of HIV.

“We have given the Liberals tons of evidence and met with...

Chender: Justice Minister must apologize for street checks

Halifax -- NDP Justice Spokesperson Claudia Chender made the following statement on the Halifax Regional Police’s (HRP) apology for street checks:

“Today’s apology from the HRP is an important step in...

Kathleen Kevany chosen as NDP Candidate in Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River

Truro -- Dr. Kathleen Kevany will be the NDP candidate in the upcoming byelection in Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River. Kevany is an Associate Professor at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture in Truro. Her...

Op-Ed: Action needed as we mark National Housing Day

In the headlines and behind the scenes, Halifax has a serious issue when it comes to affordable housing.

The situation is bleak for regular people who are renting in this city. I visited tenants in Fairview this fall who were resisting eviction from a...