Nova Scotia NDP urging public to weigh in on the government's contentious bills

NDP Leader Claudia Chender said people and groups with concerns should attend Monday’s meeting, during which seven bills are up for review, touching on subjects such as university governance and the administration of the civil service.

“This is your chance to speak directly to the government about the issues that matter to you,” Chender said at a news conference on Thursday about the public bills committee hearing.

She referred to most of the bills under review as “a suite of overreaching and concerning laws.”

The province’s bans on fracking and uranium mining have been in place for decades, Chender said, adding that she doesn’t want legislation reversing the policies to be rushed through the legislature without proper public consultation.

“It is important that this government ΓǪ (takes) the time to listen to Nova Scotians,” Chender said.

Premier Tim Houston has faced strong pushback to several of his government’s recent proposals, including to limit the independence of the auditor general and increase barriers to accessing documents and records.

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