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…
N.S. NDP renew call for mental health crisis teams
From a release HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The Nova Scotia NDP is saying that the urgent need for a dedicated mental health crisis team is never more apparent then it is now…
N.S. NDP: Houston government must commit to keeping health care public
From a release HALIFAX: The N.S. NDP say as walk-in clinics close and Nova Scotia’s family practice wait list surpasses 15 per cent of the population, the government under Premier…
N.S. NDP: AG should investigate “YourHealthNS” procurement deal
From an N.S. NDP release: HALIFAX: The Premier’s “more, faster” approach to health care has led to a record 156,000 Nova Scotians on the family practice waitlist, long waits for…
N.S. NDP: Government should protect workers; ban scab labour in N.S.
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia NDP tabled legislation March 19 banning scab labour in Nova Scotia. Federal anti-scab legislation recently passed Second Reading with all-party support. Provincially, British Columbia and Quebec…