Michael Tutton, Human Rights Award Winner - Member Statement

CLAUDIA CHENDER « » : I rise today to recognize Canadian Press reporter and Dartmouth South constituent Michael Tutton, who late last year received a Nova Scotia Human Rights Award for his journalism. Michael has been reporting on issues affecting people with disabilities since 2009, when he broke the story of abuse and neglect in large facilities around the province. Since then, he has brought numerous stories and issues to light that affect the community, many of which stem from a lack of adequate housing or investment in the lives of people living with disabilities.

Michael's work informs the work we do in this House to create policies that respect humanity and do not only consider the bottom line. Please join me in honouring Michael Tutton for his contributions toward attaining a just, equitable, and inclusive society in Nova Scotia and to congratulate him on this well-deserved award.