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Efficiency Program Expansion Act Aims to Lower Energy Costs for Tenants and Small Landlords

February 26, 2025

Interim Leader Derek Mombourquette will introduce the Efficiency Program Expansion Act, a bill aimed at expanding energy efficiency programs to small landlords, allowing them to make greener energy choices and pass cost savings down to tenants. “Many small landlords want...

Liberal Bill Would Cut HST on Essential Children’s Products

February 25, 2025

Nova Scotia Liberal Finance critic Iain Rankin will table a bill today to remove the provincial portion of the HST on car seats and strollers, providing relief for young families and supporting local retailers.  “The federal government’s tax holiday, which...

Mombourquette Tables Bill to Establish CBRM Charter

February 21, 2025

The CBRM is the second largest municipality in the province and it’s time that it’s treated as such. Today, Interim Leader and Sydney-Membertou MLA Derek Mombourquette will table a bill to establish a CBRM Charter, giving council the authority to...

Rankin Tables Bill to Support Working Families with Energy-Saving Grants

February 20, 2025

Today, Environment and Climate Change critic Iain Rankin will table the Power Bill Reduction and Green Economy Support Act, a bill aimed at helping middle-class households improve their home’s energy efficiency with grants of up to $10,000. This legislation would...

Liberals Propose Concrete Steps for Natural Resource Growth

February 19, 2025

The Nova Scotia Liberals are taking action to support the province’s natural resource industries by introducing two new bills that support economic opportunities in mining and forestry. Interim Leader Derek Mombourquette will introduce the Natural Resource Opportunities Assessment Act, requiring...

Budget Raises Concerns Over Spending and Economic Growth

February 18, 2025

The Houston government’s latest budget continues a troubling trend: more spending, a slowing economy, and less accountability.  With potential U.S. tariffs on the horizon, Nova Scotia needs a strong economic plan that delivers real opportunities for businesses and workers. Instead,...

NS Liberal Bills Focus on Economic Growth and Responsible Government Spending

February 18, 2025

The Nova Scotia Liberals will table three bills today to strengthen Nova Scotia’s fiscal health and eliminate trade barriers in Atlantic Canada.  As recommended by the Auditor General, Interim Liberal Leader Derek Mombourquette will table an amendment to the Finance...

NS Liberals Raise Concern Over Government’s Changes to Committee Format

February 4, 2025

At today’s Community Services Committee, the Houston government used their supermajority to pass a motion to restrict opposition questioning, limiting the ability to hold them accountable. The following is a statement from Interim Liberal Leader Derek Mombourquette: “Today, the Houston...

Statement from NS Liberals in Response to U.S. Tariffs

February 1, 2025

The U.S. tariffs announced today threaten jobs, industries, and livelihoods across Nova Scotia, hitting our rural resource sectors the hardest. We’re pleased to see immediate measures proposed by the provincial government in response.  Our caucus is ready to work with...