Op-Ed: Spend smart, up front

By: Gary Burrill, NDP Leader

Back at the end of February, Nova Scotia’s MLAs entered the recent sitting of the Nova Scotia legislature at a moment of pressing sharpness in the lives of the people of our province. It was, and continues to be, a moment of the health care...

Chender: Street Checks moratorium a long overdue, necessary first step

HALIFAX-- NDP Justice spokesperson Claudia Chender made the following statement in response to today’s announcement placing a moratorium on street checks:

“This is an important and long-overdue first step in...

Loss of jobs devastating for Truro, surrounding community

TRURO-- Lenore Zann, NDP MLA for Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River, made the following statement about reports that Crossley Carpet will shut down in July:

“This is a devastating loss for those who work...

Zann: Sexual assault support services must be expanded to meet growing need

HALIFAX -- NDP Status of Women spokesperson Lenore Zann made the following statement in response to today’s news that Avalon Sexual Assault Centre has to suspend taking on new counselling cases:

“The need...

Lara Fawthrop, NDP Sackville-Cobequid candidate, opens campaign office

Lower Sackville -- NDP Sackville-Cobequid candidate Lara Fawthrop officially opened her campaign office today at 51 Cobequid Drive, Lower Sackville.

“Today is an exciting day and now the real work begins,” said...

NDP focused on health care, addressing climate change as session wraps up

HALIFAX- The NDP Caucus focused on people’s access to health care, the need for urgent action on climate change, and improving wages and reducing poverty throughout the spring sitting of the Legislature. The spring...

Media Release: NDP to introduce democratic renewal legislative package

HALIFAX - Today, the NDP Caucus will introduce a series of bills related to democratic renewal, including one providing for a commission to bring in proportional representation, and another improving public access to the Law Amendments...

Martin: Patients shouldn’t have to go to the media to get the health care they need

SYDNEY - Tammy Martin, NDP Health and Wellness Spokesperson, will introduce Steven Saunders and his daughter Hailey MacDonald at the Provincial legislature today. Saunders recently won his fight with the...

Autism services review needed

HALIFAX -- April is Autism Acceptance Month in Nova Scotia and the NDP Caucus along with autism advocates are calling on the Liberal government to conduct an audit of services across all departments through an autism lens.

“Individuals...

Zann: Minister’s decision on Alton Gas disappointing

HALIFAX -- NDP Environment Spokesperson Lenore Zann made the following statement in response to Minister Miller’s decision today on Alton Gas’ level of consultation with Sipekne'katik First Nation:

“The...

NDP to introduce legislation providing dental care to all children through schools

HALIFAX - The NDP Caucus will introduce legislation today that would create a universal, school-based dental care program for all students in P-12 in Nova Scotia.

“Your teeth...

Liberals must act on need for community housing

Government violated human rights of three individuals

Halifax -- Advocates are at Province House today calling on the McNeil Liberals to take the actions required to ensure there are community housing options for people with disabilities. The recent...