Nova Scotians struggling to afford food, Houston government must act

HALIFAX – New Democrats are renewing the call for the Houston government to address the affordability crisis facing Nova Scotians after a recent Feed Nova Scotia report shows that food bank usage has risen almost 70 per cent since 2021 and...

Chender: Ending the epidemic of intimate partner violence requires more than words

HALIFAX – The following is a statement from NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:

“Recently, Nova Scotia tragically lost three...

Houston government should permanently remove HST from groceries, lower food bills

HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s New Democrats are again calling on the Houston government to permanently remove tax from groceries and give families a break on the cost of food.

“Because of the Houston...

NDP ready to take on housing, and health care as official opposition

HALIFAX – On Wednesday, Nova Scotia New Democrat leader Claudia Chender laid out her commitment to fight for what matters most to Nova Scotians following Tuesday’s vote.

“We ran a campaign focused on you and with...

Chender closes out campaign, commits to affordable homes and primary care for Nova Scotians

HALIFAX — On Monday morning, at the last NDP announcement of the provincial election campaign, Claudia Chender committed to affordable homes and primary care for Nova Scotians.

Throughout the...

New Democrat housing plan would help Cape Bretoners afford their homes

SYDNEY – During an announcement in Cape Breton on Friday morning, NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender laid out her party’s commitment to making housing more affordable.

Chender met with Amber Tapley, a mom who says the...

Small business community throws support behind Chender’s New Democrats

HALIFAX – Dozens of small business owners across the province have signed an open letter supporting Claudia Chender and the New Democrat plan to help local entrepreneurs and small businesses.

The letter, signed...

NSNDP recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance, commits to supporting trans health care

HALIFAX – NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance:

“Today, we pause to remember the 2SLGBTQIA+ people whose lives were tragically cut short by...

New Democrats will make birth control free, ensure reproductive choice for all Nova Scotians

HALIFAX – Today, Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender announced that a New Democrat government will make birth control free, saving Nova Scotians hundreds of dollars a year and removing an unnecessary barrier to...

New Democrats will invest in transit, give N.S. commuters a gas tax holiday

HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender announced plans to help commuters. New Democrats will make the Halifax ferries free, fast-track Halifax Regional Municipality’s Rapid Transit Strategy, and offer relief on gas prices...

Chender supports small, local businesses, commits to real buy local program

HALIFAX – Today, Claudia Chender announced the NDP’s plan to support small business in Nova Scotia.

A New Democrat government will cut the small business tax from 2.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent, and work with...

Claudia Chender takes down Houston in leaders debate

HALIFAX – NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender laid out her party’s plan to protect renters, increase the number of affordable homes, get Nova Scotians the primary care they need, and save families money during a leaders’ debate Thursday...