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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
  
• N.S. NDP introduces bill restricting non-disclosure agreements for harassment cases

  NDP says the bill would protect victims of sexual assault or harassment who are vulnerable to being pressured into silence through the use of such agreements.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2022
  
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• Alexa McDonough, former federal and N.S. NDP leader, dies at age 77

  Alexa McDonough, a trailblazer for Canadian women in politics, died on Saturday, her family said in a statement. She had been battling Alzheimer’s Disease for several years.

  Politics

  Jan 15, 2022
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• Gary Burrill stepping down as N.S. NDP leader, political future unclear

  As leader of the NDP, Burrill has been a consistent critic of both the Liberal and Progressive Conservative governments on issues like rent control, health care and poverty.

  Politics

  Nov 9, 2021
• N.S. election: Visits from federal leaders not equally beneficial for parties, expert says

  Cape Breton University's Tom Urbaniak says for the Nova Scotia NDP and Liberals, recent visits to the province could be a boon for the parties.

  Politics

  Aug 12, 2021
• Political experts say ‘fluid’ N.S. election campaign could bring surprises next week

  While election day is Aug. 17, Elections Nova Scotia says that 60,684 early votes had been cast as of Aug. 7.

  Politics

  Aug 10, 2021
• N.S. Opposition demands action after investigation finds widespread risk of lead exposure

  Opposition leaders in Nova Scotia are calling for the government to take swift action to mitigate the risk of lead in well water across the province.

  Investigations

  Nov 5, 2019
• Nova Scotia NDP house leader Dave Wilson retires after 15 years in legislature

  In a news release, the party says Wilson's decision to leave "will allow him to pursue new professional opportunities and spend more time with his family."

  Politics

  Nov 16, 2018
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• Documents show waits for long-term care stressing Nova Scotia hospitals: NDP

  NDP health critic Tammy Martin says the numbers show the "desperate need" for more nursing home beds in the province.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2018
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• Nova Scotia shuts down NDP call to end street checks

  The provincial government says it won't heed an NDP call to "immediately" force police services in Nova Scotia to end street checks.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2017