Rankin Calls for Policing Review to Drive Structural Change in MCC Report

May 1, 2025

Liberal Justice Critic Iain Rankin is calling on the provincial government to provide an update on the province-wide policing review recommended by the Mass Casualty Commission, which was expected to be completed by April 2025. During the spring legislative session,...

Derek Mombourquette: Let’s talk about infrastructure.

April 25, 2025

Restoring the Cape Breton rail line is a major opportunity. When you think about what it takes to build a stronger economy — more jobs, more opportunities and a better quality of life — infrastructure might not be the first...

Statement from Derek Mombourquette on U.S. Tariff Update

April 2, 2025

The following is a statement from Interim Liberal Leader Derek Mombourquette on President Trump’s tariff update: The past few months have been filled with a lot of uncertainty for families and businesses in Nova Scotia. Today’s announcement isn’t as severe...

Spring Session Reinforces Economic Priorities for Liberals

March 26, 2025

As the spring session of the legislature comes to a close, the Nova Scotia Liberals are proud of the work done to stand up for Nova Scotians and put forward bold ideas to strengthen the economy amidst ongoing uncertainty. “This...

Liberals Push for Pay Equity to Strengthen Nova Scotia’s Economy

March 20, 2025

In 2021, women in Canada earned just 89 cents for every dollar earned by a man – a gap that has persisted for far too long. To address the inequality, Liberal House Leader Iain Rankin will table the Pay Equity...

Liberals Table Legislation Expanding Nova Scotia’s Workforce

March 19, 2025

In the face of economic uncertainty, Nova Scotia Liberals are proposing a bill to strengthen the province’s economy by ensuring more Nova Scotians have access to good jobs. Interim Leader Derek Mombourquette will table the Workforce Expansion Act, a bill...

Liberals Table Comprehensive Economic Strategy Act

March 18, 2025

Liberal Economic Growth and Trade critic Iain Rankin will table the Comprehensive Economic Strategy Act, aimed at establishing new long-term economic goals for Nova Scotia in the face of increasing global challenges, like tariffs. The bill, inspired by the 2014...

Rankin Tables Bill to End Time Change in Nova Scotia

March 7, 2025

If passed, Nova Scotians could say goodbye to the biannual time change under a bill tabled by Liberal MLA Iain Rankin. The legislation would keep the province on Daylight Saving Time year-round, eliminating the disruptive practice of changing the clocks....

Mombourquette Tables Bill to Protect Cape Breton Rail Line, Push for Economic Investment

March 6, 2025

Interim Liberal Leader and Sydney-Membertou MLA Derek Mombourquette will table a bill today to protect and restore the Cape Breton rail line, recognizing it as a vital piece of the province’s economic future. The Cape Breton Rail Line Act would...