Johns’ resignation only first step: Chender

HALIFAX – NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement in response to Brad Johns’ resignation:

“Nova Scotians were angry and hurt by the Minister’s callous statement regarding his disagreement with the Mass Casualty Commission’s finding of an epidemic of gender-based violence. His resignation is only the first step to address the harm done.

This was the only acceptable response following Mr. Johns’ comments yesterday.

The next steps for the Houston government are to fully support the organizations doing the work on the ground every day and to advance the work needed for the societal change called for by the Mass Casualty Commission.”

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