Nova Scotia’s minimum wage has increased to $16.75 per hour as of April 1, marking another step forward by our PC government in supporting workers and strengthening the province’s economy. This change is part of a continued, predictable approach to wage growth. A second increase will take effect on October 1, 2026, bringing the minimum […]
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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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Our PC Government continues to make progress connecting Nova Scotians with primary care. As of March 1, 2026, there are 63,221 Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry, down from 65,790 on Feb. 1 — a drop of 2,569 people in just one month. This means 94 per cent of Nova Scotians are […]
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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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HALIFAX, N.S. – The Official Opposition NDP today abandoned their responsibility to question government departments on their budgets. Under the budget process, opposition MLAs have four hours per day, to a total of forty hours to question individual departments. Today, after less than 30 minutes, the NDP abandoned their work in the sub-committee. “It’s absolutely […]
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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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Over the last several years, Nova Scotians have seen how quickly global events can reach into our daily lives. From supply chain disruptions to inflationary pressures and geopolitical uncertainty caused by Donald Trump’s trade war, the challenges of a changing world are real. At the same time, our PC government has taken decisive action, investing […]
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Our PC government is taking action to make homeownership more accessible for more Nova Scotians with the launch of a new First-time Homebuyers Program. This pilot program tackles one of the biggest barriers people face when trying to buy their first home: saving for a down payment. Nova Scotians have told us that the rising […]
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Our PC government is helping Canadian Armed Forces veterans, reservists and their family members transition into rewarding careers in construction through a new initiative called Skills Bridge. Delivered by the non-profit organization Helmets to Hardhats and funded by the Province, Skills Bridge will support up to 100 participants over the next three years. The program […]
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People in Cumberland County will soon have more options for affordable housing, including a new path to affordable home ownership, with the development of The Groves at Hillsdale in Amherst. The modular home community will include 47 homes when complete. Twenty-eight homes will be available through a shared ownership model led by United Way Maritimes, […]
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Our PC government continues to make progress connecting Nova Scotians with primary care providers. As of January 1, 2026, there are 66,768 Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry. This is a decrease from 68,490 reported on December 1. By the end of December, the registry declined by 1,722 people. This change reflects […]
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Nova Scotians will soon have a new way to save on fresh, locally grown food while supporting farmers across the province. Through a new pilot program from Nova Scotia Loyal, residents will be eligible for a 10 per cent discount on community supported agriculture (CSA) subscriptions, often called farm shares, when they buy directly from […]
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Our PC government is taking another step forward in strengthening home and community care with a new provincial technology platform designed to better connect the home care sector and support front-line staff—so Nova Scotians can receive quality care, faster. The new platform will link all publicly funded home care agencies with Nova Scotia Health’s Continuing […]
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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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Our PC government continues to make significant progress in connecting people to the primary care they need. As of December 1, 68,490 Nova Scotians are listed on the Need a Family Practice Registry—down from 69,420 on November 1. That means 930 people were removed from the registry in November alone. Over the course of 2025, […]
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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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Our PC government’s plan to grow the healthcare workforce is gaining momentum, with universities across the province surpassing their enrolment targets for healthcare programs this fall. Most institutions have exceeded the 97 per cent target laid out in their funding agreements with the Province—an important milestone in training more healthcare professionals at home. This year’s […]
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