Nova Scotia NDP

• Nova Scotia NDP demand answers from health minister on pressures at Lower Sackville ER

  Opposition Leader Claudia Chender held a news conference outside the Cobequid Community Health Centre on Wednesday to call for answers. 

  Health

  Nov 19
  
• Nova Scotia NDP calls on province to scrap ‘unnecessary’ vehicle inspections, permit fees

  The NDP says Nova Scotians deserve a break as they continue to face rising costs, and are calling on government to waive fees for vehicle permit renewals.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2024
  
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• Push on to ban N.S. landlords from having pet-free buildings. Not everyone agrees

  One pet advocate said he's hearing from tenants who are having their landlords tell them their animals are no longer allowed, in what some see as a way to force evictions.

  Economy

  Oct 21, 2023
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• N.S. opposition parties call for legislation limiting NDAs for sexual assault, harassment cases

  The Nova Scotia NDP tabled a petition on Tuesday calling on the government to pass legislation banning the use of non-disclosure agreements for sexual assault victims. 

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2023
• ‘It’s scandalous:’ People in Halifax share their struggles to find housing at NDP event

  The Nova Scotia NDP held a town hall meeting on housing in Halifax on Thursday night. Those who spoke said affordability and availability is leading to a great deal of stress.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2023
• Nova Scotia opposition wants more accountability on ‘frightening’ ER problems

  The call comes amid public concern over the recent deaths of two patients after lengthy waits in hospital ERs -- many of which are overcrowded and understaffed.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2023
• Nova Scotia NDP calling for inquiry into ER deaths amid ‘awful trend’

  The Nova Scotia NDP is calling on the province to conduct an inquiry into deaths in Nova Scotia's emergency rooms, after hundreds of deaths were recorded in the past year.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2023
• Questions unanswered amid calls for urgent action on Nova Scotia ER understaffing

  Senior officials with Nova Scotia's Health Department were unable to answer a number of questions on Wednesday about the state of the province's emergency health system.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2022
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• Nova Scotia NDP calling for free high dose flu shots for seniors

  The National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends that seniors get the higher-dose version, which costs more than $80 out of pocket.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2022
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• Nova Scotia NDP officially confirms Claudia Chender as new party leader

  Claudia Chender, who ran unopposed, officially secured the title after an online party vote that began last Monday.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2022