Opposition accuses Houston government of sending mixed messages to employees

NDP Leader Claudia Chender said she also heard contradictory messages.

"Today in the legislature we heard 'we need problem solvers' and we heard 'we're going to treat them fairly, don't worry.' And those two things are fundamentally contradictory," said Chender.

Chender and Mombourquette brushed aside Houston's suggestion that talk of layoffs and firings is stoking fear and unrest among government workers.

"If asking questions is fearmongering, I guess Nova Scotians can draw their own conclusions," Chender said.

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