October 3, 2025
As the fall legislative session comes to a close, the Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus is highlighting the work they brought forward to address the concerns of families across the province.
During this sitting, the Liberals introduced legislation to ease the burden of rising Nova Scotia Power rates, pressed the government on its $1.2 billion deficit, and tabled landmark legislation to set a minimum age for social media to protect children’s mental health in the digital age. Meanwhile, the Houston government relied on omnibus bills that bundled unrelated issues together – using its majority to push them through with limited debate and little accountability to Nova Scotians.
“This session was shorter than we would’ve liked, but we used the time we were given to put forward practical solutions that reflect the priorities of Nova Scotians,” said Interim Leader Derek Mombourquette. “We’re proud of the solutions we put forward, the questions we raised, and the voices of Nova Scotians we carried into the House. That work doesn’t stop now. We’ll continue speaking to communities across the province.”
The fall sitting lasted just eight days, with the Premier absent for two of them. While more time in the House would have allowed for further debate and questioning, the important work of building solutions continues outside the Legislature through engagement with communities and the issues they are facing.
“We’re proud of the work we accomplished this sitting,” said House Leader Iain Rankin. “Now that the session has ended, our focus shifts back to meeting with Nova Scotians, hearing their concerns, and working together on the issues that matter most.”