Yesterday in the Legislature, the NDP MLA Paul Wozney criticized Premier Tim Houston for unequivocally standing up for veterans rights to wear their uniforms at Remembrance Day ceremonies and for stating that public servants in Klu Klux Klan uniforms should be fired without delay. Wozney said that Premier Tim Houston “put a chill over the […]
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Premier Tim Houston is surprised that Claudia Chender refused his offer to stand in the Legislature for four hours and take questions from any and all members of the Legislature on the Trump Tariffs. Today, the NDP wrote a letter to the Premier requesting that he appear at the Committee of the Whole House on […]
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The Houston government is delivering on the commitments made to Nova Scotians in the last election, with Budget 2025-26. Our PC government is Unlocking Nova Scotia’s Potential by cutting taxes, creating jobs, and continuing to strengthen healthcare. We are Unlocking Nova Scotia's Potential with this year's budget. Here’s how: 💰 Cutting Taxes: Slashing your income […]
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Tim Houston’s PC government is once again making historic investments to move Nova Scotia forward. The largest-ever capital plan—$2.35 billion—will build new and improved hospitals, schools, roads, and housing while driving job creation and economic growth across the province. This is about more than just infrastructure. It’s about unlocking Nova Scotia’s full potential, making life […]
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Since forming government in 2021, our PC government has been working toward a bold vision: making mental health care accessible to all Nova Scotians as part of our universal healthcare system. Today our PC government announced a significant step forward in delivering on that promise. Nova Scotia is officially launching Canada’s first publicly funded, insured […]
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As the PC government takes an important step towards providing universal mental healthcare, the NDP continues to be negative and an urge to keep the status quo. Today, Addictions and Mental Health Minister Brian Comer announced investments that will bring access to mental healthcare for mood and anxiety disorders to Nova Scotians at no cost. […]
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Tim Houston’s PC government is following through on a key election promise—helping hardworking Nova Scotians take home more powerful paycheques. This year, the province will see the largest minimum wage increase in its history, a major step in addressing the rising cost of living. Starting April 1, the minimum wage will increase to $15.70 per […]
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HALIFAX, N.S. – Thursday night’s CTV roundtable showed Nova Scotians again that Tim Houston is the only leader focused on making it happen for Nova Scotians. “Nova Scotians know and trust Tim Houston as the leader they can count on to always be in their corner, working as hard as he can to lower taxes, hire […]
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In this election, the people of Annapolis have a clear choice . . . PC candidate David Bowlby who will work tirelessly to bring doctors to the area OR Liberal Carman Kerr whose “negative and political messaging” offended local healthcare professionals and hurt recruitment efforts. Let me explain. Last spring, the chair of the Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation […]
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YARMOUTH, N.S. – Today’s all candidate debate in Yarmouth proves why the constituency needs a voice in government who can make it happen, says Argyle PC candidate Colton LeBlanc. Yarmouth PC candidate Nick Hilton, a nurse and municipal councillor, demonstrated that his number one priority is getting results from the government for the people of Yarmouth. […]
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HALIFAX, N.S. – PC Party leader Tim Houston announced Wednesday that more affordable housing is on the way for Nova Scotians. “Our housing plan sought to increase housing starts by 41,200 new units by 2028,” Houston said. “And we are already more than halfway there, with over 26,000 new starts in progress. Our plan will lead […]
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HALIFAX, N.S. – Roads and highways across Nova Scotia will see a once-in-a-generation investment for repairs and expansions under a re-elected PC government, Tim Houston announced Tuesday. “I am proud to announce today that a re-elected PC government will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in new roads and highways,” Houston said. “Whether we are talking […]
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HALIFAX – Today’s Chamber of Commerce forum was another reminder that PC Leader Tim Houston is the only leader with a team and a plan that is working to make it happen for Nova Scotians. Halifax Citadel-Sable Island PC candidate Eleanor Humphries noted a clear contrast between Houston and the other two leaders. While Liberal Leader […]
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Halifax, NS – Nova Scotia PC candidate Scott Armstrong says the Nova Scotia NDP made a mistake when analyzing rent increases. In their November 12, 2024, press release, the Nova Scotia NDP stated, “When Tim Houston was elected Premier in August of 2021, the average one-bedroom apartment was $1,151. Since that time the cost has skyrocketed to […]
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DARTMOUTH, N.S. — News that New Brunswick Liberal Premier Susan Holt is working on a “made in New Brunswick carbon tax” shows that Zach Churchill will introduce his own sneaky carbon tax to make life worse for Nova Scotians. Following a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week, during which Trudeau expressed excitement about having […]
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EASTERN PASSAGE, N.S. – PC candidate Barbara Adams says it is inappropriate for Claudia Chender’s official agent to be working for former NDP candidate Tammy Jakeman. Jakeman has decided to run as an independent candidate following her decision to leave the Nova Scotia NDP. Adams says information on the Elections Nova Scotia website shows Tammy Jakeman is […]
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DARTMOUTH, N.S. – New figures released by Statistics Canada earlier this week show that Nova Scotia residential building permits increased almost four times the national average in the first nine months of 2024. Residential building permits in Nova Scotia increased 19.2% from January to September 2024 compared with the same period in 2023. The national […]
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BROOKFIELD, N.S. – NDP MLA Lisa Lachance’s consulting company received $1.1 million from the federal government since 2021. “Lisa Lachance received a salary of more than $100,000 last year from Nova Scotian taxpayers,” said Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley PC candidate Scott Armstrong. “While earning a six-figure salary as an MLA, Lachance’s consulting company received substantial funds from the […]
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LIVERPOOL, N.S. – Since becoming Nova Scotia Liberal leader, Zach Churchill has given more to the federal Liberals than the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. Since becoming Nova Scotia Liberal Leader in 2022, Elections Canada records show that Churchill gave over $5,000 to Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party of Canada. In 2022 and 2023, Churchill gave less than […]
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COLE HARBOUR, N.S. – Leah Martin, PC candidate for Cole Harbour, says the Nova Scotia NDP platform offers no minimum wage increase and won’t cut taxes. “The NDP demand better from everyone but never take action themselves,” said Martin. “They offer no minimum wage increase and no income tax cut.” A re-elected PC government will raise […]
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