Rankin to table wellbeing budget framework to refocus government priorities

April 8, 2026

Today, Interim Liberal Leader Iain Rankin will table legislation to establish a wellbeing budget framework in Nova Scotia – a more modern approach adopted in other jurisdictions like New Zealand to measure success that puts people’s quality of life at...

OPINION: When voices are missing, so is good policy

April 1, 2026

The following is an opinion piece from the Hon. Dr. Kevin Murphy, ECNS, who served as the former MLA for Eastern Shore and first person with a disability to be elected Speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly, in...

Liberals push to lower colon cancer screening age amid rising cases under 50

March 26, 2026

In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, the Nova Scotia Liberals will table a bill to lower the routine age for colon cancer screening from 50 to 45. The change reflects growing evidence that more Canadians under 50 are being...

Conservatives vote down Liberal bill to limit Nova Scotia Power Profits

March 25, 2026

This afternoon, Liberals forced a recorded vote on Opposition Bill 211, legislation aimed at limiting Nova Scotia Power’s return on equity to curb the utility’s profits and make electricity rates more affordable for families. The Houston government used its supermajority...

Houston government votes down Liberal motion to restart Estimates after budget changes

March 11, 2026

Today in the legislature, the Houston government voted down a motion today from Interim Liberal Leader Iain Rankin that would have restarted debate on departmental spending after the government announced it will reverse some of its budget cuts. Since the...

Rankin tables bills to support and protect Nova Scotia’s small businesses

March 11, 2026

Small businesses are the heart of communities across Nova Scotia, but many are feeling the strain of rising costs and a challenging economic climate. Today, MLA Iain Rankin tabled two bills aimed at giving small business owners the support and...

New Liberal bill would examine soaring grocery prices in N.S.

March 10, 2026

Liberal House Leader Derek Mombourquette will introduce legislation that would establish a comprehensive, data-driven study of grocery pricing and food affordability in Nova Scotia, as the province consistently ranks among the most food-insecure in the country. The bill would require...

Mombourquette reintroduces bill to advance Cape Breton rail strategy

March 6, 2026

Sydney-Membertou MLA Derek Mombourquette will reintroduce legislation today to create a provincial strategy to restore the rail connection between Point Tupper and Sydney and position Cape Breton for future economic growth. The federal government’s decision to name Sydney as the...

Liberals table Trade Infrastructure Act to unlock economic growth

March 5, 2026

Recognizing that infrastructure is the foundation of a strong economy, House Leader Derek Mombourquette will introduce the Nova Scotia Trade Infrastructure Act to ensure our province has the tools it needs to compete and grow. The proposed legislation would require...