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 support survivors of intimate partner violence
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia NDP leader Claudia Chender tabled legislation Sept. 12 to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic. The bill would legislate the accepted recommendation of the…
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…
McCarthy ready to meet challenges after being nominated by N.S. NDP
WELLINGTON: Donna McCarthy wants to make a difference in her community. That’s why she’s throwing her name into the provincial political ring and will carry the Nova Scotia NDP orange…
Addressing housing crisis vital to improve health outcomes, N.S. NDP say
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia New Democrats continue to call on the Houston government to address the housing crisis and improve health outcomes for Nova Scotians. The Standing Committee on Health…
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…