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...

NDP commit to improving women’s health services

HALIFAX — On Wednesday, NDP Leader Claudia Chender announced her party’s plan to improve women’s health services in Nova Scotia. Chender’s pledge to improve services and access for Nova Scotians across the province comes on the same day New Democrats...

PC Cabinet Minister threatens reproductive rights and freedoms

John Lohr, PC Candidate in Kings North and Minister of Housing, said he would like to see more “parameters around abortion” in an interview with Right Now, an anti-choice organization that aims to overturn reproductive rights in...

New Democrats rent-to-own starter homes create new pathway to homeownership for more Nova Scotians

HALIFAX – Today, NDP Leader Claudia Chender announced a new rent-to-own starter home program that would increase the number of families able to buy their first home by 10 per cent in the first...

Statement from the NSNDP

The NSNDP made the following statement:

“New Democrats are committed to ensuring the safety and dignity of all members of the Jewish community and Nova Scotians of all faiths. We recognize that everyone running for office has a responsibility to ensure that their comments do...

NDP will fund essential services for the people of Cape Breton

CAPE BRETON — On Friday, NDP Leader Claudia Chender was in Cape Breton announcing her party’s commitment to restore equalization payments from the province to the municipality, supporting fair funding and economic growth for the...

New Democrat plan will save Nova Scotians money on everyday essentials

HALIFAX – A New Democrat government will take immediate action to bring down the price of essentials like groceries, cell phone and internet bills and heat pumps to give Nova Scotians more breathing room in their...