N.S. election: Housing and affordability on menu as leaders campaign in Halifax area – Halifax

Nova Scotia’s three major political parties are hitting the campaign trail this morning with events in the Halifax area.

The NDP will be holding a media briefing on housing at an apartment building in Dartmouth.

The Liberals will also be in Dartmouth, at a supermarket to speak with reporters about affordability for working families.

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Meanwhile, the Progressive Conservatives are scheduled to make a morning announcement in Halifax.

On the campaign trail Monday, the Tories promised to reduce income taxes and raise the minimum wage, and the Liberals pledged changes aimed at battling public cynicism in politics.

At dissolution, the Progressive Conservatives held 34 seats in the 55-seat legislature, the Liberals held 14 seats, the NDP had six and there was one Independent. Election day is Nov. 26.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 29, 2024.