CTV News Roundtable: N.S. leaders discuss solutions on affordability, housing, health care
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Nova Scotia’s top three political party leaders took part in CTV Atlantic’s roundtable discussion on Thursday, where they sparred over affordability, housing, health care, and campaign promises.
Nova Scotia’s top three political party leaders took part in CTV Atlantic’s roundtable discussion on Thursday, where they sparred over affordability, housing, health care, and campaign promises.
Liberal Leader Zach Churchill, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston and NDP Leader Claudia Chender – the leaders of the three parties represented in the legislature before dissolution – participated in the event hosted by senior anchor, Todd Battis, at CTV Atlantic in Halifax.
The roundtable focused on the following topics:
CTV Atlantic also included questions submitted or inspired by viewers.
In her opening statement, Chender said Nova Scotia has long been considered an affordable place to live, but that is now “under threat,” and the province needs a government who will “take action.”
Houston said his government has made progress in health care but acknowledged that the job “is not done.” He said his plan is working and it’s time to continue on with his plan and get Nova Scotians “the supports they need.”
Churchill questioned whether the PC government’s plan is actually working for Nova Scotians and insisted the Liberals have a platform that will “really help your life.” He said his party would cut taxes, protect renters and set up the “next generation for success.”
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