Nova Scotia Politics
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N.S. relaunches FOIPOP site 1,024 days after pulling it down over data breachA saga that has lasted more than 1,000 days came to an end on Thursday when Nova Scotia relaunched its FOIPOP website, allowing for greater government transparency.PoliticsJan 21
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2020 year-end interview with Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeilWe decided as we looked across the country and really globally with our own public health, Dr. Strang and I we knew the key for us was going to be to act quickly.CanadaDec 31, 2020
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N.S. government prorogues legislature after 17 minutes, drawing ire of oppositionThe House of Assembly was immediately closed until Feb. 16 following a short speech by Lt.-Gov. Arthur LeBlanc.PoliticsDec 18, 2020
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Premier McNeil indignant at opposition’s belief MLAs should attend prorogation FridayThe legislature will be holding some sort of in-person sitting on Friday but it will only be brief as the Liberal government moves to prorogue the legislature.PoliticsDec 17, 2020
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N.S. premier proposes virtual prorogation ceremony due to COVID-19'Those physically present will be masked and will maintain physical distancing.'PoliticsDec 16, 2020
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Nova Scotia unlikely to launch online freedom of information platform ahead of 1,000-day markDec. 29, will mark 1,000 days without Nova Scotians being able to file a freedom of information requests online. The province says it now hopes to have its platform up this winter.PoliticsDec 14, 2020
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Single mothers describe the dilemma of seeking safe, low-cost housing in the MaritimesIn small communities across the Maritimes renters and landlords say the temporary protections erected around COVID-19 don't solve the chronic shortage of affordable housingCanadaDec 8, 2020
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N.S. Liberal leadership candidates agree on updating FOIPOP legislation but not specific changesThe three men who could be the next premier of Nova Scotia say it's time to update the law controlling government transparency. They're unwilling to commit to specific changes.PoliticsDec 7, 2020
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Premier Stephen McNeil prorogues N.S. legislature despite complaintsThe last time the legislature was open for debate was March 10, two days before the COVID-19 pandemic was declared.PoliticsNov 13, 2020
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With clock ticking, Opposition leaders turn up pressure for N.S. premier to recall legislatureNova Scotia's is the only legislature in Canada not to have sat during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a total of 13 days sitting in 2020 to date.PoliticsNov 4, 2020
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