Tariff hotline, survey only first step to include Nova Scotians in tariff response: Chender

HALIFAX – The following is a statement from NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender:

“We’re glad that the Premier has heard our call to ensure Nova Scotians and local businesses are included in the...

Caregiver Tax Credit would support Nova Scotians who care for sick family members: NSNDP

HALIFAX –The NSNDP is calling for the creation of a Caregiver Tax Credit to provide financial relief and support to Nova Scotians who care for sick family members, friends, or...

CHENDER: Nova Scotia united, ready to respond to tariffs

HALIFAX – The following is a statement from Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender:

“The decision of President Trump to move forward with tariffs on Tuesday will create serious economic uncertainty for our province and all...

CHENDER: Nova Scotia must be ready for Trump tariffs

SYDNEY – The following is a statement from Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender:

“The 25 per cent tariffs President Trump plans to impose could have devastating impacts on Nova Scotian workers and businesses. The livelihoods of...

Chender to meet with Cape Breton community leaders, residents ahead of spring sitting

SYDNEY —NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender is in Cape Breton today and tomorrow, where she’ll meet with community leaders and residents to discuss their priorities ahead of the spring sitting of the...

New Democrats call for tariff response task force, support for workers and local businesses

HALIFAX –As Nova Scotians brace for the impact of potential U.S. tariffs, New Democrats are urging the Houston government to prepare for how it will respond to safeguard the economy and help impacted workers,...

Op-Ed: We need to begin building our economic future today

Like many Nova Scotians, I was surprised to hear Tim Houston’s new mandate for his government – something he’s kept hidden until now.

Disguised as a response to Trump’s tariff threat, Houston’s letter to his caucus last week contains...

New Democrats call for immediate action on free birth control, reproductive choice for Nova Scotians

HALIFAX –The Nova Scotia NDP is calling on the Houston government to take immediate action to sign the federal pharmacare deal with Ottawa and make birth control free for all Nova...

Mental health crisis teams, more support needed to address the gender-based violence epidemic

HALIFAX – With the recent devastating losses of seven lives to the intimate partner violence epidemic in Nova Scotia, New Democrats are renewing their call for the creation of province-wide mental health crisis...

NSNDP Statement on Five-Year Highway Improvement Plan

HALIFAX – The following is a statement from NSNDP Public Works Critic Kendra Coombes:

“Nova Scotians rely on safe, well-maintained roads to get to where they need to go. The Five-Year Highway Improvement Plan is a start, but we...

NSNDP Caucus holds first retreat as Official Opposition ahead of spring sitting

BRIDGEWATER – Members of the NSNDP Caucus are in Bridgewater Monday and Tuesday for a caucus retreat ahead of the spring sitting.

New Democrats will discuss the upcoming spring budget and legislative...

Action needed to address Nova Scotia’s gender-based violence epidemic

HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s New Democrats are calling on Premier Tim Houston to take immediate and decisive action on gender-based violence.

On Thursday, NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender, along with Status of Women...