The three major parties kept a relatively low profile today, with the Liberals and NDP reflecting on their debate performances and advancing key policy messages. The PCs had no major announcements.
Liberals
Liberal Leader Zach Churchill emphasized his party’s housing strategy, which includes building 80,000 homes by 2032.
Churchill also critiqued his opponents’ approaches, saying, “The PCs don’t mention housing in their platform, and while I agree with many of the NDP policies, they just don’t go far enough.” He highlighted measures like reforming zoning laws, investing in innovative construction, and doubling the stock of non-profit housing.
Reiterating his debate performance, Churchill argued that only the Liberals have a bold, costed vision for the province: “Our leader said it best last night: ‘You have a choice to choose a better vision…one that has a real plan to build 80,000 new homes while we protect renters and invest in deeply affordable housing.’”
NDP
NDP Leader Claudia Chender focused on supporting small businesses and criticized the PCs’ Nova Scotia Loyal program, which she described as a corporate giveaway. “What has Tim Houston done? Given almost $1 million to a huge national grocery chain. Our entrepreneurs and local businesses deserve better,” Chender said. She announced plans to cut the small business tax rate to 1.5 percent and cancel the Sobeys Scene+ contract to develop a new buy-local initiative.
Reflecting on the debate, Chender targeted both the PCs and Liberals: “Both Zach and Tim spent years in government and didn’t help families afford what they need. I’m running for Premier because the people of this province deserve a government who finally puts them first.”
PCs
The Progressive Conservatives had a quiet day on the campaign trail, with no new announcements or public appearances to report.
