Houston should cut the grocery tax, help Nova Scotia families afford food

HALIFAX – The Nova Scotia NDP is calling on the Houston government to cut the grocery tax and help families afford food. According to a recent report 22 per cent of Nova Scotian families can’t afford healthy food. That’s up from...

Houston government ignoring education support workers is unacceptable

HALlFAX– As striking CUPE workers head into the second week of their job action, the Houston government is continuing to ignore these essential education support staff. Working for less than a living wage, these workers...

Houston government must stand against hate and discrimination

HALIFAX – Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. Over the last few months, Nova Scotia has experienced a growing and concerning number of examples of hatred and homophobia in our communities...

Houston ignores the rising cost of food, cuts Farmers’ Market coupon program

HALIFAX – The number of families that can’t afford healthy food in Nova Scotia is now 22 per cent, up from 17 per cent last year. But while more Nova Scotians are struggling, the Houston government is refusing...

Rise in transphobia and homophobia in Nova Scotia schools needs to be addressed

HALIFAX – Lisa Lachance, NSNDP spokesperson for 2SLGBTQI+ Affairs made the following statement on transphobia and homophobia in Nova Scotia schools:

“I am deeply concerned about the rapid amount of...

Chender: On the National Day of Mourning, we recommit to always putting workers’ safety first

HALIFAX – NDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement on the National Day of Mourning:

“Today we pause to remember and honour all Nova Scotians who have died,...

Houston must reverse unfair restriction of bonuses for nurses on medical leave

HALIFAX – The Premier must reverse the unfair restriction of bonuses for nurses and healthcare workers off on medical leave. Following the reporting of Katie Doyle’s story dozens of nurses on medical leave have come forward to...

Nurses on medical leave deserve “thank you” bonus from Houston

HALIFAX – The Houston government’s “thank you” bonus excludes full-time permanent nurses that are off on medical leave. Katie Doyle has been off work since August 2022 but is eager to return to her job as an LPN following a second...

Mass Casualty anniversary is a time for remembrance and action

HALIFAX – As Nova Scotians across the province pause to remember and reflect on the mass casualty in Portapique and surrounding communities we must also commit to and ensure the recommendations of the Mass Casualty Commission Report are...

Primary Care Waitlist grows to over 142,000 amid multiple clinic closures

Halifax — The Houston government record on connecting Nova Scotians with Family Care Teams continues to deteriorate. As of April 1, 2023, the number of Nova Scotians waiting for a primary care provider has grown to...

Houston budget misses opportunities to help Nova Scotia families

Halifax — Tim Houston will wrap up the spring sitting of the legislature without taking real action to help Nova Scotians find homes they can afford, or make a significant difference in providing people with primary health...

The misuse of Non-disclosure Agreements and what we can do about it

A great deal has been written in recent days about the misuse of Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and the harm that they cause to victims of harassment, abuse and impropriety.

The NDP is proud to have brought this issue to light last...