Statement by Claudia Chender on street checks

Halifax – Claudia Chender, NDP Justice Spokesperson, made the following statement on street checks:

“The NDP Caucus is pleased to see that the Liberal government has finally committed to putting a stop to street checks...

Early childhood educators to picket legislature

HALIFAX- Early childhood educators (ECEs) and supporters will be picketing Province House this morning starting at 8:30 am. The demonstration is focused on unfair Liberal policies that see ECEs working in pre-primary classrooms receiving higher...

NDP introduces legislation to create African Nova Scotia Justice Institute

HALIFAX - Working closely with local organizations, the NDP will table legislation today to create a community-led, independent African Nova Scotia Justice Institute, recognizing that African Nova Scotians are...

Leblanc: Eradicating poverty is possible, requires action from government

HALIFAX- Susan Leblanc, NDP Community Services Spokesperson, made the following statement to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty:

“Nova Scotia is the only province in...

Martin: Surgery cancellations becoming the new normal

SYDNEY - Tammy Martin, MLA for Cape Breton Centre and NDP Health and Wellness Spokesperson, made the following statement about the cancellation of surgeries at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for the second time in a week:

“Another day, another...

NDP: People should be able to afford a place to live

HALIFAX - The rising cost of rent and home prices mean Nova Scotia is facing a serious housing crunch. As people struggle to find a place to live, the McNeil Liberals have failed to build affordable housing or protect...

Stable funding required for arts and culture

HALIFAX - The NDP will re-introduce legislation today that would provide stable funding for arts and cultural industries in Nova Scotia. The bill will require that one per cent of provincial revenues be spent on funding for the...

NDP legislation to expand services for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients at hospitals

HALIFAX - The NDP will introduce legislation today that would ensure that people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing have interpretation services available during a medical emergency.

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NDP proposes physician assistants as part of health care crisis solutions

HALIFAX - While Liberal governments are undermining how military members’ access to health care is covered, the NDP is tabling legislation today that would create new health care jobs for veterans here at home. The...

Health care crisis needs attention, NDP proposes solutions

HALIFAX- The NDP Caucus is calling on the Liberal government to treat the situation in health care for what it is: a crisis. The Health Care Crisis Reporting Act, introduced today, would require the Minister of Health and Wellness to...

Emergency debate on Boat Harbour required

Halifax-- NDP Leader Gary Burrill made the following statement in response to the decision to not hold an emergency debate on the closure of the Boat Harbour effluent treatment plant:

“The Liberals have sown deep uncertainty and division among...

NDP proposes adding bullying and psychological harassment to OH&S Act

HALIFAX - The NDP Caucus will introduce legislation today to add bullying and psychological harassment to the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Act to provide people with better protections in the workplace. Nova...