Lisa Roberts

• Nova Scotia committee hears housing crisis isn’t just a Halifax issue

  Witnesses who appeared before the standing committee on natural resources and economic development were unanimous: affordable housing needs to be addressed across Nova Scotia.

  Politics

  Feb 25, 2021
  
• Lisa Roberts not seeking re-election; plans to seek federal NDP nomination in Halifax

  During her time as an MLA, Roberts successfully pushed for an eviction ban during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for rent controls.

  Politics

  Feb 1, 2021
  
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• Hundreds participate in Forest Funeral protest in Halifax

  The protest was meant to draw attention to clear-cutting

  Environment

  Oct 19, 2017
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• Nova Scotia Election: Halifax Needham candidates

  Halifax Needham has been an NDP stronghold for almost two decades. Lisa Roberts is the NDP incumbent.

  Politics

  May 1, 2017
• NDP supporter pulls up Liberal signs in Halifax Needham byelection

  An NDP supporter who worked on Gary Burrill's leadership campaign pulled up multiple Liberal party signs in the byelection's first week, according to a social media post.

  Politics

  Aug 16, 2016
• Halifax Needham byelection to be held on August 30

  The area was previously represented by the NDP's Maureen MacDonald, who retired earlier in the year.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2016