N.S. NDP Leader Claudia Chender speaks in Halifax after election
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Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender is speaking to reporters this morning following her party’s electoral victories Tuesday night.
Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender is speaking to reporters this morning following her party’s electoral victories Tuesday night.
Chender, who led the NDP during an election campaign for the first time, secured official opposition status Tuesday, unseating the Liberals.
Chender will speak at a news conference in Halifax at 11 a.m. local time. CTV Atlantic is livestreaming the event.
At dissolution, the NDP held six of the province's 55 seats. After Tuesday's election, the party was elected or leading in nine ridings.
Chender’s win also represents the first time a woman has been elected into the leadership position of the official opposition in Nova Scotia.
Tim Houston's Progressive Conservatives won their second majority government Tuesday.
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