N.S. opposition challenges government to sit in legislature for more than eight days

“At the end of the day, this government has become expert at not engaging with Nova Scotians around hard questions, including in the legislative arena,” NDP Leader Claudia Chender said in an interview.

“It’s a travesty. It is an insult to Nova Scotians that this is how we move legislation through the House,” she said of the recent eight-day sitting. 

It's still unclear how many days politicians will sit in this new session. Premier Tim Houston's office said in an emailed statement the House sits "as long as the opposition decides to debate the legislation."

"Our government believes in a healthy democracy and when our MLAs are here in the city, they are ready to do the work," spokesperson Catherine Klimek said in an email. 

Chender also took aim at Houston’s government over its ballooning deficit and reliance on over-budget spending, which doesn't involve a debate or vote in the legislature. Houston's government has spent $6.7 billion outside the budget process since the 2020-21 fiscal year, including $1.6 billion in 2024-25.

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