http://nsliberalcaucus.com/News from the Nova Scotia Liberal Caucusen-gbWed, 19 Jun 13 18:44:52 -0600RSS Feedhttp://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/836Liberal leader Stephen McNeil is pleased the NDP government has finally responded to the concerns of families and brought back warm, home cooked meals for our veterans at the Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital in Pictou.Tue, 18 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/835Liberal Status of Women Critic Kelly Regan says while the NDP government claims it is helping victims of domestic violence break their leases, seven months after the bill received Royal Assent, the legislation still has not been proclaimed.Tue, 18 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/834Liberal leader Stephen McNeil says the Member for Dartmouth North should do the right thing and resign today, after he pleaded guilty to charges of breach of trust and fraud over $5,000.Tue, 18 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/833Liberal health critic Leo Glavine is growing more frustrated by an NDP government that continues to place little priority on patient access to surgeons, such as foot and ankle specialists.Mon, 17 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/832Liberal leader Stephen McNeil believes the rash of teacher lay-offs being announced across the province are due solely to cuts in public education made by the NDP government.Thu, 13 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/831Liberal leader Stephen McNeil believes the recent failing grade for Nova Scotia’s health care wait times further illustrates the need for a new approach to ensure Nova Scotians are receiving quality health care services over an appropriate period of time.Wed, 12 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/830Liberal leader Stephen McNeil wants to know why the Education Minister has waited so long to create a committee to identify a new school review process.Tue, 11 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/829Liberal leader Stephen McNeil says the Dexter government has failed in its duty to represent the interests of Nova Scotians by adopting a completely hands-off approach at the Maritime Link hearing at the Utilities and Review Board.Thu, 06 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/828Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil and Liberal education critic Karen Casey are expressing deep frustration with the NDP education cuts that have precipitated the recent announcement of potential teacher layoffs in the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board (CCRSB).Wed, 05 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/827Liberal leader Stephen McNeil and energy critic Andrew Younger are questioning the independence of NDP-hired consultant John Dalton after it was revealed Department of Energy staff had responded to written questions from interveners on Dalton’s behalf.Wed, 05 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/826Liberal justice critic Michel Samson says Minister Ross Landry should immediately release the results of the Public Prosecution Service’s review into the Fenwick MacIntosh case.Tue, 04 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/825Liberal leader Stephen McNeil and Liberal health critic Leo Glavine are calling on the provincial government to immediately work to find an equitable solution for Nova Scotia paramedics, and to ensure a contingency plan is established to ensure Nova Scotians have access to emergency services. Tue, 04 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/824Liberal leader Stephen McNeil says Strait-area forestry contractors being undercut by the mill’s new owners have only Premier Dexter’s poor negotiating skills to blame. Tue, 04 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/823Liberal leader Stephen McNeil is expressing frustration over the Premier’s campaign to mislead Nova Scotians about lower cost power alternatives available to Nova Scotia.Fri, 31 May 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/822Liberal leader Stephen McNeil is expressing sincere gratitude and thanks to Manning MacDonald upon his retirement, on behalf of Nova Scotians and the constituents of Cape Breton South who MacDonald has served for over 35 years as Mayor, Member of the Executive Council, and Member of the Legislative Assembly.Wed, 29 May 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/821Liberal leader Stephen McNeil and Liberal energy critic Andrew Younger continue to believe the Maritime Link agreement approved by the NDP government does not represent the lowest cost option for ratepayers, and does not represent the best interests of Nova Scotians.Tue, 28 May 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/820Liberal Health and Wellness Critic Leo Glavine is continuing his call for the NDP Government to ensure that comprehensive education programs on the dangers of prescription drug abuse are reaching students in our schools. Fri, 24 May 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/818The Leader of the Official Opposition Stephen McNeil is demanding that the NDP government immediately change its attitude toward the important work of the Auditor General.Thu, 23 May 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/817Liberal Community Services Critic Kelly Regan is calling on the Minister of Community Services to immediately accept the Auditor General’s recommendations on Child Welfare.Wed, 22 May 13 00:00:00 -0600http://nsliberalcaucus.com//news/816Liberal Energy and Environment Critic Andrew Younger is encouraging Nova Scotians and business operators to voice their opinions of the Maritime Link mega-project during the public hearing of the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB).Fri, 17 May 13 00:00:00 -0600