BIG BRAS D’OR, NS – Victoria-The Lakes MLA Keith Bain says it’s disappointing and embarrassing that the NDP is allowing Keltic Lodge, one of Nova Scotia’s Signature Resorts, to sink into disrepair.
“Despite promises from the Minister of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism, the NDP has taken no action to make necessary upgrades to Keltic Lodge,” said Bain. “What is the Minister going to do to halt the embarrassing decline of Keltic Lodge and stop the damage to the lodge’s and...
HALIFAX, NS – After a three-week shut down, Minas Basin Pulp and Power announced yesterday it will have to lay off about 13 employees, citing high energy costs as a factor in their decision.
Minas Basin has developed an energy solution which includes a biomass co-generation facility that would reduce energy costs and sustain mill operations and jobs.
Hants West MLA Chuck Porter says the NDP government must act quickly and review any proposal that may save jobs at Minas Basin...
Under NDP, staggering 8,400 Nova Scotians leave the labour force
HALIFAX, NS – Progressive Conservative leader, Jamie Baillie says the latest labour force stats and employment rates are disturbing and simply unacceptable.
“Enough is enough. The NDP have to stop ignoring the concerns of Nova Scotians and creating uncertainty for the business community,” said Baillie. “Families are struggling more than ever to make a living here and are...
Dexter's NDP cabinet puts the politics back into paving in a big way
Watch video of MLA Chuck Porter in Question Period here.
HALIFAX, NS - When the new provincial chip-sealing crew rolled out of the Department of Transportation's garages, the first stop was the road leading to the home of NDP MP and leadership candidate Robert Chisholm. Cove Road in...
HALIFAX, NS – Progressive Conservative Economic and Rural Development and Tourism critic Eddie Orrell says the NDPs mismanagement of the tourism industry is further crippling the economy of rural Nova Scotia.
In his first Question Period since his election as the MLA for Cape Breton North, Orrell demanded answers from Minister Percy Paris for the NDPs fumbling of this issue.
“Tourism in rural Nova Scotia is driven by small, family businesses that are vital to local economies...
HALIFAX, NS – Progressive Conservative MLA Alfie MacLeod says it’s shameful that the Minister of Health led the NDP Caucus in a vote against pursing clinical trials of Liberation Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis.
In April, Minister Maureen MacDonald stated, “We've said as a province we certainly will participate in clinical trials when the scientific panel recommends that clinical trials proceed.”
In June, the federal government gave the go-ahead for clinical trials after the...
New provincial paving crew put to use solving the NDP’s political problems
HALIFAX - The NDP’s new provincial chip-sealing road crew was put into action to chip-seal a cabinet minister’s road, even though it was not listed on the provincial road paving plan.
“NDP cabinet minister John MacDonell had a political problem that he needed to make go away in a hurry,” said Hants West PC MLA Chuck Porter. “If there was ever any doubt...
SPRINGHILL, NS - Cumberland South MLA Jamie Baillie is defending the federal investment in the Springhill Institution against a proposed “No Jails Here” campaign by the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.
Liberal critic Michel Samson floated the idea to stop federal investments in jails at the October 22 Liberal AGM in Halifax.
“The Springhill Institution is an important economic driver for our area,” said Baillie. “It provides good jobs and other spinoffs for all of Cumberland County....
HALIFAX, NS – Today, Progressive Conservative Justice critic Allan MacMaster introduced legislation, the Scrap Metal Dealers and Recyclers Act, which will make it harder for thieves to sell items like oil lines, church bells and memorial plaques.
“This Bill will ensure those who steal valuable metal, like copper, from the homes, churches and businesses of Nova Scotians will have no where to go to sell the metal without being entered into a tracking system,” said MacMaster.
“We...
PCs say committee should comprise all parties equally 3-3-3, not 5-2-2
HALIFAX, NS – Nova Scotians can not be assured of a fair review of the boundaries and number of electoral districts in Nova Scotia if an NDP stacked committee sets the terms of reference, says Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie.
On the opening night of the legislative sitting, the NDP government proposed a select committee to determine the terms of reference for the next distribution of seats in...
