Liberals block NDP motion to restore Public Accounts Committee

Halifax -- Liberal members of the Public Accounts Committee have blocked an NDP motion to restore weekly meetings.

“In the past this committee has done vital work to uncover how government spending would...

Chender: Current services aren’t good enough for children with autism in crisis

Halifax -- Dartmouth South MLA and NDP Education spokesperson Claudia Chender made the following statement about the state of autism services:

“Last year Carly Sutherland was brave...

NDP calls on Speaker to step in on committee changes

HALIFAX-- The NDP Caucus has sent a letter to House Speaker Kevin Murphy calling on him to intercede in the recent changes to Public Accounts Committee. Last week Liberal members of the committee used their majority to cut the number of...

Op-Ed: The Liberals’ latest affront to democracy, and why you should be outraged

By: Lisa Roberts and Susan Leblanc, NDP members of PAC

Nova Scotians should be outraged at the erosion of democracy that took place last week in the form of changes to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

PAC is...

Burrill: Liberals’ pattern of secrecy is unacceptable

HALIFAX- NDP Leader Gary Burrill made the following statement on the pending lawsuit regarding the Liberal government’s failure to release information related to the cost of the Yarmouth ferry:

“The Liberals’ refusal to follow the direction...

Teachers express frustration and discouragement in new report on Bill 75

HALIFAX - A report released by Educators for Social Justice-Nova Scotia shows teachers’ concerns from the 2016-17 contract dispute persist.

Almost 300 teachers responded to a survey asking their opinion about...

Lara Fawthrop chosen as NDP candidate for Sackville-Cobequid

Halifax -- Lara Fawthrop has won the nomination and will be the NDP candidate for Sackville-Cobequid in the upcoming byelection.

“Today the community of Sackville-Cobequid has chosen an excellent candidate to run under the NDP banner and be...

Northern Pulp Environmental Assessment finally moves forward

HALIFAX -- With less than a year before the Boat Harbour effluent facility has to close, the Liberal government has finally begun the Environmental Assessment for Northern Pulp’s proposed effluent treatment...

Liberals undermine democratic process at Public Accounts Committee

HALIFAX - The Liberals used their majority today to reduce the number of Public Accounts Committee meetings from once a week to once a month. Public Accounts is the committee that oversees public spending in government...

FOI shows long-term care workers suffering most from injuries at work

HALIFAX - A Freedom of Information request obtained by the NDP Caucus shows that the highest rates of on-the-job injury occur in the health care sector, especially among Continuing Care Assistants in long-term...

Martin: Loss of another physician lead is a blow for Cape Breton health care

New Waterford -- NDP Health spokesperson Tammy Martin made the following statement after news that another doctor has resigned their leadership position in Sydney:

“The news today that Dr. Critchley has...

Statement: African Heritage Month is about more than history

Dartmouth -- NDP African Nova Scotian Affairs spokesperson Susan Leblanc made the following statement on the first day of African Heritage Month:

“Every year, we take time to mark African Heritage Month and the important role of the African...