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Halifax municipal election: Local democracy can be a counter to authoritarianism

As anti-democratic politics take root worldwide, let’s respond with more participation in our decision-making processes—here’s how.

Halifax municipal election: A chance to advance climate justice

This year’s local election can be about building greater resiliency to face the crises to come

Halifax municipal elections: An ambitious platform for the future of the region

Municipalities need to ensure equal and improved access to essential services—and support decent work in the process

Cooking, cleaning, and caring

A detailed look at the how migrant and immigrant women in low-wage essential sectors in Nova Scotia experienced the COVID-19 pandemic

Nova Scotia Budget: Building faster to what?

The 2024 provincial budget leaves Nova Scotians out in the cold when it comes to cost of living and public services

Families Deserve Action to End Child and Family Poverty in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has the fiscal capacity to build that poverty-free future where kids can be kids, housed, fed, and thriving

Halifax Regional Municipality needs to fully implement a living wage policy

Time for a Giant Leap Forward for Workers’ Wages in Nova Scotia

Filling Data Gaps in the Nova Scotia Housing Crisis

As it stands, the province relies on small non-profits for data collection—we need more to address the crisis.

Lack of affordable housing in Nova Scotia requires urgent action

It’s time for the provincial government to step up for tenants

Eastern Canada needs to speed up its climate transition

Organized opposition has already put the stop to a number of fossil fuel projects in Eastern Canada—it's time to put the stake through the industry as a whole.

Families in Nova Scotia Urgently Need Expansion of Licensed Child Care

Nova Scotia is making real progress on child care cost—now it's time to expand spaces.

Nova Scotia Budget Leaves Many Nova Scotians Behind

This budget could have been so much more than it is. Let's break down how.

Kids Can’t Wait: Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Nova Scotia in 2020

The widespread relief programs in the early days of the pandemic showed that it is indeed possible to quickly and dramatically reduce child poverty.

No strings attached

There’s more money on the table—but without adequate strings attached, the provinces could end up spending it on tax cuts instead of fixing health care.