HALIFAX, NS – Progressive Conservative Labour critic Keith Bain says he is pleased the Legislature unanimously endorsed his motion that will see Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Associations officially recognized as Emergency Service Providers.
"The work and time committed by these volunteers is significant and I think we should honour their valuable contributions to communities by honouring them this way," said Bain. "It's about time these volunteers are properly recognized."...
HALIFAX, NS - The passing of Graham Dennis is met with sadness and fond memories by Nova Scotia PC Party leader Jamie Baillie.
“First and foremost our thoughts today are with Mr. Dennis’ family, including daughters Heather and Sarah and his wife, Gay,” said Baillie.
Baillie said he often found inspiration in Dennis’ leadership.
“Graham Dennis touched the lives of many Nova Scotians, including mine,” said Baillie. “His unwavering optimism about his industry and his...
NDP amendments a meaningless distraction
HALIFAX, NS – Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie says the proposed NDP amendments to Bill 102 are “just a meaningless distraction and do nothing to address the concerns of the many job creators who have spoken out about the legislation”.
“After hearing from job creators, from the largest employers in the province right through small businesses, organizations that provide livelihoods for tens of thousands of Nova Scotians,...
Attempt to make a sham out of Law Amendments Committee fails
HALIFAX, NS - The NDP flip flopped today, first cancelling presentations on Bill 102 scheduled for tomorrow at Law Amendments Committee, and then late in the day agreeing to hold Committee meetings again on Thursday.
In Question Period, Progressive Conservative Leader Jamie Baillie asked Law Amendments Committee chair Ross Landry to disclose who was behind the decision today to cancel Thursday's presentations and...
HALIFAX, NS – Hants West MLA Chuck Porter presented a petition supporting the establishment of a renal dialysis unit at the Hants Community Hospital with over 1,500 signatures in the Legislature today.
The petition, “Calling upon the Minister of Health and Wellness to be more supportive to the concerns of the people of Hants West and establish a satellite dialysis unit at the Hants Community Hospital in Windsor as quickly as possible to alleviate some of the burden placed on dialysis...
HALIFAX, NS – Small business owners planning to come to Halifax to speak out against the NDP’s new labour laws had their scheduled time switched to today all of a sudden.
Presenters originally scheduled for Thursday were told this morning to come to Halifax for tonight if they wanted to have their say.
“This is exactly the kind of disrespectful attitude toward job creators in our province that has become the trademark of the NDP,” said PC Law Amendments Committee member Chris...
Board said “having informed consumers is a worthwhile goal”
HALIFAX, NS – The NDP should show Nova Scotians how much their expensive electricity plan is costing and they should show it on people’s power bills. The PC Party has been calling for transparency for months and yesterday the UARB ruled that it is the responsibility of the NDP government to provide it.
The board’s decision reads, “The objective of having informed consumers is a worthwhile goal. However, the board...
NDP MLAs vote to rush controversial labour law through Legislature
HALIFAX - All NDP MLAs voted in the House of Assembly to reject extra time to consult with job creators in their constituencies about a controversial new labour law.
"The NDP are pushing as hard as they can to pass a labour law that discourages job creation," said PC leader Jamie Baillie "It's disappointing that the NDP members of the Legislature don't want to...
HALIFAX, NS - Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster presented a petition in support of NewPage Port Hawkesbury pensioners with over 170 signatures in the Legislature yesterday.
The petition to "respectfully ask you and your government to give urgent attention to the protection of the value of the current pensions of retired NPPH employees and the future pension value for current employees" was introduced and accepted by the House.
"I was pleased bring forward this petition on behalf...
PC’s move “hoist” motion in Legislature to delay First Contract Arbitration bill
HALIFAX, NS - Calling the NDP’s consultation process on First Contract Arbitration “a sham”, the PC Party is using a legislative procedure to seek a delay in the passage of the legislation.
“The NDP is ramming this through when a great many Nova Scotians don’t know what it is or how it discourages job creation in our province,” said Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie. “This is the...
