Our PC government continues to build up communities across Nova Scotia. Earlier this month, Environment and Climate Change Minister Timothy Halman announced $120,000 in provincial funding from the Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund to support a major energy upgrade design for the Mariners Centre in Yarmouth. Joined by Ministerial Assistant Melissa Sheehy-Richard and Nick Hilton, MLA […]
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More Nova Scotia seniors have a safe, comfortable, and modern place to call home with the opening of Adeline Hall in Bedford. Operated by Shannex, Adeline Hall offers 144 single resident rooms, each with a private washroom. This state-of-the-art facility gives residents the privacy, independence, and dedicated support they deserve. It is the eighth home […]
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Today’s announcement marks a major win for Canada’s security and an enormous opportunity for Nova Scotia. The federal government has selected ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems as the winning bidder for Canada’s new fleet of patrol submarines. Under the leadership of Premier Tim Houston, our PC government has been working for months to ensure Nova Scotia is […]
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The Wind West plan reached another major milestone today as the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator released the list of companies pre-qualified to participate in Nova Scotia’s first offshore wind Call for Bids, expected to open later this year. The full list of pre-qualified companies is available on the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator’s website. […]
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CHÉTICAMP, N.S. – Claude Bourgeois has been nominated as the PC Candidate in Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay for the upcoming by-election. More than 400 people signed up with the PC Party, representing more than 10 per cent of the 3,889 eligible voters in the constituency. “With decades of experience in business, I need Claude Bourgeois at the […]
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CHÉTICAMP (N.-É.) – Claude Bourgeois a été choisi comme candidat du Parti progressiste-conservateur (PC) pour la circonscription de Chéticamp–Margarees–Pleasant Bay en vue de la prochaine élection partielle. Plus de 400 personnes se sont inscrites au Parti PC, ce qui représente plus de 10 pour cent des 3 889 électeurs admissibles de la circonscription. « Fort […]
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This weekend, NDP leader Claudia Chender was quick to congratulate the newly elected national NDP leader, Avi Lewis. In choosing Avi Lewis, the NDP firmly closed the door on the era of Jack Layton’s more moderate approach to New Democrats and away from being a party that supports blue collar workers to being one that […]
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Lunenburg West MLA Becky Druhan has avoided using Question Period to raise issues directly affecting her constituents during the spring sitting of the Legislature. A review of Hansard transcripts shows 87% of Druhan’s questions were on issues unrelated to Lunenburg West—neglecting local concerns. Druhan’s record this spring shows a consistent focus away from the needs […]
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The following is a statement from Argyle MLA Colton LeBlanc, who worked as an Advanced Care Paramedic: Today in the Legislature, NDP Leader Claudia Chender referred to paramedics as “angry ambulance drivers” in reference to when they marched against the NDP government in 2013, because the NDP treated them like ambulance drivers. Paramedics are far […]
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HALIFAX, N.S.– Nova Scotia’s NDP are criticizing the PC plan to make big banks pay more, while opposing tax cuts for hard-working Nova Scotians. Last week in the Legislature, NDP MLA Suzy Hansen responded to the provincial budget raising capital tax on large financial institutions from 4% to 6% by stating “I’m confused as to […]
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A message from Premier Tim Houston: Two weeks ago, our government introduced Nova Scotia’s annual budget. It was a plan that tried to be honest about the financial pressures facing our province and what we believed we could responsibly afford. Since then, Nova Scotians have spoken clearly. Many people reached out to share concerns about […]
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For too long, Nova Scotia Power operated without real competition. The past Liberal & NDP governments talked about change — but nothing happened. Now, real competition is finally taking shape. The Mersey River Wind project will bring 33 wind turbines online, generating 148.5 megawatts of clean electricity — enough to power more than 50,000 homes […]
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Nova Scotia Power appears more focused on their bottom line than yours. They buy energy from numerous sources: coal, gas, wind, solar, and whatever they pay, a part of that cost is passed along to you. This is why we must ensure Nova Scotia Power buys energy at the lowest possible price – to keep […]
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HALIFAX, N.S. – Liberal and NDP MLAs failed to support a PC motion at the Public Accounts Committee that opposes those earning over $100,000 per year taking a space in public housing. MLA for Colchester North Tom Taggart was perplexed that the NDP and Liberals failed to support the motion, given that the average income […]
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HALIFAX, N.S. – PC MLAs have summoned Nova Scotia Power to appear before the Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee to answer for concerns of inaccurate billing and an overall loss in trust from the public. The committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 25th at 1:00 p.m. “Nova Scotia Power has failed to […]
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Our PC government is making it easier and more affordable to work in the skilled trades by removing red tape and reducing costs for thousands of professionals throughout Nova Scotia. Effective immediately, journeypersons in most compulsory trades—such as plumbers, construction electricians, and boilermakers—no longer need to renew their certifications every five years. This change will […]
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Access to a family doctor or nurse practitioner is one of the most important parts of a strong healthcare system. The latest update from Nova Scotia Health shows real progress — the Need a Family Practice Registry has dropped to 84,069 Nova Scotians, down by more than 3,800 people in just one month. That means […]
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More Nova Scotia seniors are keeping what they’ve earned thanks to Premier Tim Houston and our PC government. This year, about 19,000 low-income seniors received tax refunds through a program available only in Nova Scotia—that’s more than 2,000 additional seniors compared to last year. In total, $31 million has gone back into the pockets of […]
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On Doctor’s Day, the PC Government is extending heartfelt thanks to the doctors across Nova Scotia who dedicate their lives to caring for others—and celebrating a record-setting year for physician recruitment in our province.
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