Houston’s broken promise on housing leaving Nova Scotians out in the cold

DARTMOUTH– Nova Scotia’s New Democrats are calling out Tim Houston for failing to ensure Nova Scotians have safe, accessible housing they can afford.

With the average rent of a one-bedroom apartment topping...

Houston’s millions in backroom spending hasn’t fixed health care

HALIFAX – Nova Scotia New Democrats are calling out Tim Houston for his failure to address the health-care crisis. Fixing health care was the Conservatives’ biggest promise during the last provincial election.

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Houston breaks fixed-date election promise, New Democrats ready to fight for Nova Scotians

HALIFAX –Conservative Premier Tim Houston is breaking his first promise to Nova Scotians by calling a snap election. Nova Scotia’s New Democrats, led by Claudia Chender, are ready to fight for Nova Scotians. The...

Blackburn, Wozney nominated as NSNDP candidates in Sackville, Mount Uniacke

Sackville-Mount Uniacke – New Democrats are excited to announce Lisa Blackburn will be the candidate for Sackville-Uniacke and Paul Wozney will represent the NSNDP in Sackville-Cobequid.

“New Democrats care about the people...

New AG report raises important concerns about health data security

HALIFAX – The following is a statement from NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender following the Auditor General’s report on the lack of effective cybersecurity for Nova Scotia’s health networks:

“The Auditor General’s...

NSNDP statement on updated doctor waitlist numbers

HALIFAX – The following is a statement from NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender on the long-awaited update to the Need a Family Practice Registry:

“Today, after more than four months of silence, the Houston government has announced that...

Minister should meet with Jennifer Brady: Chender

HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s New Democrats are calling on the Houston government to work with Jennifer Brady and find solutions to get her the care she needs.

Brady lives with debilitating lymphedema and has been trying to access...

New Democrats call on Houston government to sign national pharmacare deal

HALIFAX – NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement in response to the federal Pharmacare Act becoming law last night:

“With the fantastic news that the federal Pharmacare Act has become law,...

On World Mental Health Day, New Democrats call for improved access

HALIFAX – On World Mental Health Day, New Democrats are renewing their call for a Mental Health Bill of Rights to ensure patients can access the services and support they need when they need them.

“Today we think...

Immediate action needed as Nova Scotia rents continue to rise

HALIFAX – The Houston government is not doing nearly enough to support renters as the cost of rent and price of homes continue to rise.

A recent Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives report found that the wage required to...

Still no answers on Nova Scotia’s doctor waitlist, 4 months after last update

HALIFAX – It’s been four months since the Need a Family Practice Registry was last updated and Nova Scotians are still in the dark about how many people are waiting to be attached to primary care.

As of...

FACT CHECK: Is the Houston government’s housing plan working?

HALIFAX – A recent op-ed from Tim Houston’s Housing Minister John Lohr claims their government is taking “bold action” to address the housing crisis. But is their plan really working to make homes affordable?

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