03 Aug A Cleaner, Greener Nova Scotia by 2030: Premier Iain Rankin Unveils the Environment Platform of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party

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 HALIFAX, NS – Premier Iain Rankin released his environment platform today, the fourth plank of his plan for recovery and growth.  This new platform is strategic. It will secure Nova Scotia’s place as a national leader on environmental issues by empowering Nova Scotian businesses, workers, and...

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30 Jul Affordability, Equity and Economic Access for All Nova Scotians

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 DARTMOUTH, NS - The Rankin Liberals unveiled an ambitious affordability and equity platform, today, committing to new investments in affordable housing, protection for renters, a healthy lunch pilot program for elementary school children, and initiatives to reduce systemic barriers for marginalized Nova Scotians.  The Liberal affordability...

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29 Jul A Liberal Government Will Continue Historic Investments in Continuing Care to Support Seniors

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CHESTER, NS - A re-elected Rankin government will continue to make the well-being of seniors and residents of long-term care homes a priority through its multi-million-dollar rejuvenation of the long-term care sector. The province of Nova Scotia has announced $152.6 million to renovate and replace 2498 beds in 24...

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28 Jul Two acclaimed candidates complete the Nova Scotia Liberal Party’s diverse roster of 55 across the province

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(HALIFAX, NS) - The Nova Scotia Liberal Party announced today, July 28, acclaimed candidates in the ridings of Cumberland South and Dartmouth South, completing the party’s roster of 55 diverse candidates across the province.  Rolland “Rollie” Lawless will represent the Liberal Party in Cumberland South and...

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27 Jul A New Vision of Quality Healthcare for Nova Scotians

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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,...

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

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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...

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25 Jul Supporting Tourism – Putting Nova Scotia’s Museums on the Map

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Nova Scotia’s provincial museums are free this summer! We're encouraging all Nova Scotians to get out and enjoy local tourism spots. Keep an eye on this page as Liberal leader Iain Rankin and our candidates visit the museums all along the campaign trail - we’ll...

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25 Jul Liberals will support rural fire stations through changes to Canada Community-Building Fund Program

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MOUNT UNIACKE, NS – A re-elected Liberal government will support the federal government’s initiative to allow fire hall infrastructure to be an eligible category of spending under the Canada Community-Building Fund Program (CCBF). Fire stations had not been eligible for funding under this program, which was previously known as...

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23 Jul Liberal Party Commits to Further Investments to Boost Tourism

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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...

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22 Jul Growing Nova Scotia’s Excellence in Early Childhood Education

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SYDNEY, NS — As part of Nova Scotia’s new affordable child care agreement, before and after school programs are being expanded across the province with the addition of 7,500 new spaces by 2026. This enhanced “wrap-around” program, for three to five-year-olds, will also be offered through...

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