Media Releases and Statements
Media Releases
July 26, 2024
Houston government’s unbudgeted spending not helping Nova Scotians
HALIFAX – NSNDP Finance and Treasury Board spokesperson Lisa Lachance made the following statement in response to the government’s public accounts released today for the 2023-24 fiscal year ending March 31, 2024:
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Media Releases
July 23, 2024
NSNDP statement on Tim Houston’s absence from Pride Parade
HALIFAX – NSNDP leader Claudia Chender made the following statement Tuesday, July 23:
“Over the weekend, NSNDP caucus, staff, and volunteers were honoured to take part in the Halifax Pride Parade. It was a beautiful...
Media Releases
July 23, 2024
Houston government’s Nova Scotia Loyal program misses the mark
HALIFAX – The Houston government’s new Nova Scotia Loyal program launched today and will do little to encourage residents to shop local and help small businesses.
The $6-million program will provide Scene+ and Air...
Media Releases
July 17, 2024
Tenancies enforcement unit urgently needed in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX – More than a year after the NSNDP called on the provincial government to release its report on residential tenancies enforcement, Nova Scotians are still waiting on an enforcement unit to ensure fairness within the...
Media Releases
July 11, 2024
NDP leader Claudia Chender discusses health, housing during Cape Breton trip
SYDNEY – Nova Scotia NDP leader Claudia Chender is touring CBRM and Western Cape Breton this week to speak with residents about issues affecting the Island like health care, housing and the cost of living.
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Media Releases
July 11, 2024
YourHealthNS app not a fix for lack of primary care attachment
HALIFAX – The Nova Scotia NDP continues to call on the Houston government to improve access and attachment to primary care through dedicated clinics and is renewing its call for the Auditor General to review the YourHealthNS procurement deal...
Media Releases
July 10, 2024
Alison Aho nominated as NSNDP candidate for Sydney-Membertou
Sydney – Alison Aho will be the Nova Scotia New Democrat candidate for Sydney-Membertou in the next provincial election. Alison is a criminal defence lawyer with Nova Scotia Legal Aid and the President of the Board of Directors of the Elizabeth...
Media Releases
July 9, 2024
NSNDP calls for at-home HPV testing for cervical cancer prevention
HALIFAX – The NSNDP is calling on the Houston government to make HPV self-screening programs available to Nova Scotians to help prevent cervical cancer.
HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer, and this year...
Media Releases
July 8, 2024
Houston government leaving renters behind
HALIFAX - Nova Scotian renters are struggling to keep up with rising costs and the programs the Houston government says are available to help are falling short.
“Nova Scotians deserve to have a home they can afford. Rents across the province...
Statement
July 4, 2024
CHENDER: Statement on MLA Burrill’s decision to not re-offer in 2025
HALIFAX – NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender’s statement on MLA Gary Burrill’s decision to not re-offer in the 2025 election:
“As leader of the Nova Scotia New Democrats, I want to take this moment to thank Gary...
Media Releases
July 3, 2024
NSNDP leader Claudia Chender talks housing, health care in Digby-Annapolis
DIGBY –Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia NDP, is touring Digby-Annapolis today to speak with community members about health care, housing, the cost of living, and other issues affecting the region.
The...
Media Releases
June 27, 2024
Alec Stratford nominated as NSNDP candidate for Cole Harbour
Cole Harbour – Alec Stratford will be the Nova Scotia New Democrat candidate for Cole Harbour in the next provincial election. Stratford is a social worker and Executive Director of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. He lives with his...