Liberals should expand PTSD coverage to frontline child protection workers

Halifax -- The NDP has tabled legislation that would expand presumptive coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) under Workers’ Compensation to include frontline child protection workers in Nova Scotia. It...

Coombes: Cost of poverty report shows Liberal government failures

HALIFAX - Kendra Coombes, NDP Community Services spokesperson, made the following statement in response to the release of a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives on the cost of poverty in Nova Scotia:

“Poverty...

Liberals should pass NDP legislation to deal with democratic deficit

HALIFAX -- After a year of limited legislative oversight and democratic roadblocks from the Liberal government, the NDP is pushing for increased democratic oversight of government spending and decision making.

“The lack of a regular...

Burrill: Rankin shouldn’t sell Owls Head

HALIFAX - NDP Leader Gary Burrill made the following statement regarding the judicial review about the proposed sale of Owls Head:

“When it comes to the protection of Owls Head, the Premier has an opportunity to demonstrate that he is different from his...

Ambulance offload times in Cape Breton too high

NEW WATERFORD - New information obtained by the NDP Caucus through a Freedom of Information Request shows that ambulance offload times in Cape Breton are well above the 20 minute target laid out in the Fitch Report. The average offload time at the Cape Breton...

Ambulance delays must be addressed, family demands action

HALIFAX - Patients, paramedics, health care workers, and community leaders have been sounding the alarm about the impact of ambulance offload delays on Nova Scotia’s emergency health services. Now, another family is speaking about...

NDP bill would provide free birth control for Nova Scotians

HALIFAX -- The NDP is calling on the Liberal government to expand coverage for prescription and emergency contraceptives. Legislation tabled by the NDP Caucus would ensure anyone without coverage would be able to get birth control under the...

Liberals not prepared to take serious action on climate change

HALIFAX -- The Liberals’ budget failed to adequately acknowledge the climate emergency or invest in much-needed green jobs. The NDP Caucus has tabled a number of bills to create a policy framework to take action on climate change as quickly as...

NDP introduces legislation to eliminate user fees for ambulances

HALIFAX - Despite writing off millions in uncollectable ambulance fees, the Liberal government is keeping the door open to increasing ambulance user fees. The Fitch report, released earlier this month, recommends increasing...

NDP legislation would define housing as a human right, help address housing crisis

HALIFAX -- The NDP is calling on the Liberal government to pass legislation recognizing housing as a human right and to take serious action to deal with the housing crisis in Nova Scotia.

“Housing is a human right...

Burrill: Premier retreats from commitment to protect environment

HALIFAX - NDP Leader Gary Burrill made the following statement in response to the Liberal government removing major provisions of their own Biodiversity Act:

“Premier Iain Rankin said protecting the environment would be a priority. His...

NDP long-term care legislation would provide for a room for every resident, more staffing, and support public and not-for-profit facilities

HALIFAX -- Today, the NDP will table several pieces of legislation to address a lack of investment in long-term care in Nova Scotia. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted...