N.S. premier clarifies his government stands by Georges Bank moratorium

NDP Leader Claudia Chender said the premier was forced to clarify his position because of his own comments last week and the financial significance the fishing sector plays in the provincial economy.

Chender said the Tories seem to be "casting around for a new villain" following an election late last year where they made the federal Liberal government and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a ballot box issue. Trudeau has subsequently announced he'll step down after his party selects a new leader.

"The premier wants to push through this new agenda, which he did not bring to Nova Scotians [during the election] and he doesn't want opposition," said Chender. "So far, it's not going so well."

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