Josh Jagger, Author at Nova Scotia Liberal Party

21 Sep New Report Shows Rural Economy Slipping Under Houston Government

Posted at 12:13h in News

With new inflation numbers showing that Nova Scotia is still above the national average, a recent report by the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC) is underscoring our province’s tight labour market under the Houston government – and a decline in industries that can include agriculture, fisheries and forestry. APEC’s...

05 Sep Job Posting – Caucus Office Research and Policy Analyst

Posted at 23:59h in News

The Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus is looking for a Research and Policy Analyst to join the research team. Reporting to the Director of Research and Legislative Affairs, the research team advances the policies and positions of the Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus and facilitates the development...

23 Aug Families Facing Costly Back-to-School Expenses under Idle PC Government

Posted at 14:18h in News

As the Houston government continues to ignore the affordability crisis, families across Nova Scotia are grappling with more expenses as their children return to the classroom in just a few weeks. A new report from Deloitte says that more than half of Canadian families are worried about back-to-school expenses...

19 Aug Opposition Leader Zach Churchill Announces Shadow Cabinet

Posted at 12:44h in News

Leader of the Official Opposition Zach Churchill is proudly announcing his shadow cabinet today. The 17-member Opposition team will go beyond critic roles, with a duty to closely monitor a certain department or issue, while offering alternative policy to the Houston government’s position. “With crises in healthcare and affordability,...

18 Aug PC Government Didn’t Hand in Homework on Carbon Tax As Deadline Looms

Posted at 14:20h in News

A freedom of information request has revealed the Houston government was supposed to share a carbon pricing plan with Nova Scotians last spring. But with just two weeks left to submit a plan to Ottawa, Nova Scotians are still left without any idea of what that plan may...

04 May Apply to Be Our Executive Director

Posted at 14:47h in News

The Nova Scotia Liberal Party is seeking an Executive Director. The successful candidate will hold an important hands-on leadership role, working collaboratively with the President and a new Leader towards renewal and to win the election in 2025. Help us identify the person who will have the...

17 Sep Statement from Angela Simmonds, Critic for Equity and Anti-Racism Initiatives

Posted at 12:47h in News

My father, the late Junior Sparks, made sure that I grew up with strong ethics. He often would tell me, “You have to mean what you say, and say what you mean.” Over the last number of days, we have seen the Houston government say that...

27 Jul A New Vision of Quality Healthcare for Nova Scotians

Posted at 16:59h in News

HALIFAX, NS - The Rankin Liberals, today, unveiled a health care platform that commits new spending initiatives including doctor recruitment, care for seniors, new mental health walk-in clinics, and an expansion of virtual care. The Liberal platform for quality care in Nova Scotia is realistic, smart,...

26 Jul Skills, Education and Jobs: The Rankin Liberals Invest in Nova Scotians and Workforce of Tomorrow

Posted at 14:34h in News

HALIFAX, NS - A re-elected Liberal government will invest $69 million over the next four years in the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) to ensure Nova Scotia can meet the demand for more skilled workers and enroll more students from communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. This...

23 Jul Liberal Party Commits to Further Investments to Boost Tourism

Posted at 15:28h in News

IONA, NS — A re-elected Liberal government will invest $5 million over two years to extend the Tourism Digital Assistance Program. This program received $2.5 million in June, and this additional funding will ensure local tourism businesses have the resources to increase their online presence to...