Houston is not protecting Nova Scotians from data centre risks

HALIFAX – Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender is calling on Premier Tim Houston to protect Nova Scotians from power rate shocks from data centres. Houston was on hand at the announcement of a new data centre in Point Tupper, Cape Breton...

Houston must ensure Wind West benefits Nova Scotians, lowers power bills

HALIFAX – Today Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement about today’s announcement of funding to prepare the Wind West project:

“Nova Scotians want clean, reliable power they can actually...

October 14th, 2026

Dear Premier Houston,

Nova Scotians are concerned about the skyrocketing cost of everything, and power bills are near the top of the list. Your government is now paving the way for even higher costs for Nova Scotians.

In January, you took a strong stand against a bid by Nova...

Chender supports arts and culture during trip to Cape Breton

MABOU, N.S. – Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender is in Cape Breton this week to attend Celtic Colours, celebrate the Island’s vibrant arts and culture scene, and meet with Cape Bretoners about the issues that matter most to them.

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Rents rising faster in Nova Scotia than anywhere else with no relief from Houston government

HALIFAX – Today, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement about updated Rentals.ca’s October Rentals Report:

“As rents continue to skyrocket, it keeps getting harder for Nova...

Nova Scotians still waiting for gridlock traffic solutions from Houston government

HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP Public Works Critic Kendra Coombes made the following statement about the Traffic Safety Act Regulations released today:

“Nova Scotians are deeply frustrated about the worsening traffic...

NDP pushes Houston government on lack of safeguards for children, unacceptable delays for advocate

HALIFAX – Today at Public Accounts Committee, New Democrats pressed the Houston government about conditions for children in care and their years-long delay in appointing a Child and Youth Advocate.

Since...

Chender calls for urgent government action to meet affordability challenges

HALIFAX – On Monday morning, Claudia Chender, leader of the Official Opposition, called on the Houston government to help Nova Scotians with soaring costs. Chender was joined by Shyla Hacala, a mom of two with a good-paying federal...

Houston government leaving Nova Scotians in the cold

HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP Critic for Service Nova Scotia Susan Leblanc made the following statement about this year’s Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) which opens today, October 1:

“Nova Scotians should be able to count on their government...

Honouring Treaty Day means honouring Mi’kmaw rights and voices: NSNDP

HALIFAX – Today, NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement on Treaty Day:

“Today marks Treaty Day and the beginning of Mi’kmaw History Month. This is a time to celebrate Mi’kmaw history, culture, language,...

NSNDP statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

HALIFAX – Today Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement ahead of National Truth and Reconciliation Day tomorrow, September 30:

“Across Canada, we take time today to...

Nova Scotia students struggling with literacy and math despite government’s big spending

HALIFAX – Today, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement on today’s Auditor General report on provincial student assessments:

“Today’s Auditor General...