NS Liberals

Oct 2 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals, The Canadian Press — (Halifax, NS) Nova Scotia Liberal leader Stephen McNeil says transportation options are a vital component to vibrant local communities and future investments will help improve mobility throughout towns and cities, and make Nova Scotia more accessible for those in need. “Transportation is an important component of how we efficiently move citizens around our communities,” explained […]

Oct 1 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals — (Halifax, NS) Nova Scotia Liberal leader Stephen McNeil today announced a newly proposed Sound Recording Tax Credit, and the extension of the Film and Digital Media Tax Credits, which will help create growth in Nova Scotia’s culture and economy. “We have a wonderful culture and heritage in our province that is steeped in our music,” […]

Sep 29 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals — (Halifax, NS) Nova Scotia Liberal leader Stephen McNeil today announced a series of proposed changes to improve immigration efforts in Nova Scotia by attracting and retaining more immigrants. The Liberal leader believes immigration is a key component to grow Nova Scotia to its full potential, and expanding vibrant and diverse local communities throughout the province. […]

Sep 27 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals — (Halifax, NS) Liberal Candidate for Dartmouth East and former Deputy House Leader Andrew Younger is welcoming a decision by Elections Nova Scotia to force the New Democratic Party to reimburse Nova Scotians for the inappropriate use of taxpayer funded materials for political purposes. “The Dexter NDP has admitted to Elections Nova Scotia that it used […]

Sep 27 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals — (Halifax, NS) Nova Scotia Liberal leader Stephen McNeil today is announcing a new proposed plan to increase access to family doctors and hospital facilities for patients and families in underserviced local communities. The Liberal leader believes that despite the tireless efforts of health care professionals in Nova Scotia, a new provincial government must do a […]

Sep 26 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals — (Halifax, NS) Liberal leader Stephen McNeil says Darrell Dexter’s latest election promise of nine new nursing homes is absent from the NDP campaign pamphlet, as well as any mention of the 68 million dollars needed to build them. “Today’s announcement by Dexter was about buying votes and making more promises he has no intention of […]

Sep 26 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals — (Halifax, NS) Nova Scotia Liberal leader Stephen McNeil believes that additional investments are needed to ensure the individual needs of schools and communities are met – a proposed new Student Support Grant program will help alleviate the challenges within each school. “Too often we hear of important programs and core services that are being cut, […]

Sep 25 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals — (Halifax, NS) Nova Scotia Liberal leader Stephen McNeil is responding to comments made yesterday by Darrell Dexter that indicate the NDP leader believes forgivable loans funded with taxpayers money are required to make Nova Scotia competitive. AllNovaScotia.com reported today that, “Dexter said he didn’t think Nova Scotia could compete against other provinces without taxpayer-funded forgivable […]

Sep 24 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals — (Halifax, NS) Nova Scotia Liberal leader Stephen McNeil today announced a proposed comprehensive review to the curriculum currently being used in the primary and secondary school system in Nova Scotia. “Today’s classrooms are far more complex than ever before and each class represents a wide diversity of needs,” says McNeil. “Recent assessment scores are proof […]

Sep 23 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals — (Halifax, NS) Nova Scotia Liberal leader Stephen McNeil strongly believes that a reinvestment of recent education cuts and reducing class sizes will help ensure educators have the time and resources they need to truly support young Nova Scotians in achieving education outcomes in the primary school system. The Liberal leader says he has been most […]

Sep 23 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals — (Halifax, NS) Nova Scotia Liberal leader Stephen McNeil is again calling on the Conservative leader to be forthright with Nova Scotians about his intent to cut funding to important organizations that invest in the economic prosperity of local and rural communities. McNeil was deeply concerned after reading comments in a news publication last week that indicated […]

Sep 23 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals — (Halifax, NS) Nova Scotia Liberal leader Stephen McNeil believes that Darrell Dexter must be forthright with Nova Scotians about new details regarding the Maritime Link project and the conditions for approval set forth by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). McNeil is responding to recent comments made by Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy […]

Sep 22 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals — (Middleton, NS) With a whistle stop in Kings West on Sunday afternoon, Liberal leader Stephen McNeil and his ‘Nova Scotia First’ tour have visited each of the province’s 51 electoral ridings on Day 16 of the campaign. “When this campaign started, I told Nova Scotians I was ready to work hard for them for the next four […]

Sep 22 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals — (Halifax, NS) Nova Scotia Liberal leader Stephen McNeil believes the Conservative leader needs to come clean with Nova Scotians about his intent to gut funding for important community groups and organizations that promote our culture and heritage, make investments in our youth, and assist economically disadvantaged families. McNeil is responding to recent reports that indicate […]

Sep 20 2013 — Staff — NS Liberals — (Halifax, NS) Liberal environment critic Andrew Younger is responding to baseless and desperate NDP claims regarding the position of the Liberal party related to the Otter Lake landfill permit. “The Liberal party has been very clear on this issue – we do not support the permit being amended,” says Younger. “Notably, when I asked the […]