NDP says united, Team N.S. approach needed during Spring sitting
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender: “As the spring sitting of the legislature begins, New Democrats know that we need to be united, not divided.…
N.S. NDP call on AG to review province’s use of travel nurses
From a press release: FALL RIVER: The Nova Scotia NDP is calling on the Auditor General to investigate the provincial government’s use of travel nurse agencies and review the value…
N.S. NDP say government fails to address housing crisis during fall sitting
From an NDP release sent to media HALIFAX: The fall sitting of the legislature ended Sept. 20 with little to help everyday Nova Scotians afford their homes. Despite the growing…
N.S. NDP say province must release updated doctor waitlist numbers
From a release HALIFAX: The Houston government hasn’t released updated numbers for the Need a Family Practice Registry for over three months. Nova Scotians deserve to know how many people…
N.S. NDP call for school boards to be reinstated
HALIFAX: As a new school year gets underway in Nova Scotia, the NSNDP will introduce legislation today to reinstate school boards in the province. “When the Liberals eliminated school boards…
N.S. NDP issue statement on provincial changes to rent supplement program
From a press release HALIFAX: NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement today in response to the Houston government’s decision to expand the rent supplement program: “We are relieved…
Cameron understands issues, ready to be problem solver for Hants East
SHUBENACADIE: Abby Cameron wants to be part of the solution for Nova Scotians and for what everyday people need. That’s why Cameron, who grew up in Shubenacadie, put her name…
N.S. NDP: Service industry workers deserve to keep tips
HALIFAX: It’s the middle of patio season and Nova Scotians and tourists are filling restaurants across the province. Summer is a busy time for service industry workers who rely on…
N.S. NDP: Nova Scotians deserve to know where family practice waitlist stands
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia New Democrats are calling on the provincial government to release the July numbers for the Need a Family Practice Registry. On the last day of July…
N.S. Loyal study shows points program not tested: Chender
From a release: HALIFAX: The provincial government’s Nova Scotia Loyal program took three years and $6 million to develop, but it’s unclear if it will actually incentivize Nova Scotians to…