June

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  Mat Whynott#nsndp will provide targeted support to help approximately 75,000 NS seniors, and others who live with low incomes, make ends meet #nspoli
  Jun 03, 2011 7:26 pm
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  Mat Whynott#nsndp removed the prov portion of the HST from home energy, children’s clothing and footwear, diapers & feminine hygiene products #nspoli
  Jun 03, 2011 7:24 pm
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  Mat Whynott#nsndp removed the prov portion of the HST from home energy, children’s clothing and footwear, diapers & feminine hygiene products #nspoli
  Jun 03, 2011 7:24 pm
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  Mat Whynott#nsndp removed the prov portion of the HST from home energy, children’s clothing and footwear, diapers & feminine hygiene products #nspoli
  Jun 03, 2011 7:24 pm
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  Mat Whynott#nsndp created the Affordable Living Tax Credit & the Poverty Reduction Tax Credit #nspoli #nsgov
  Jun 03, 2011 7:23 pm
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  Mat WhynottPersonal allowance for ppl receiving income assistance will increase by $15 per month. This is a $5.65 mil investment #nspoli #nsndp #nsgov
  Jun 03, 2011 7:21 pm
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  Mat Whynott1st time in 10 yrs, the NS Child Benefit will increase by 22% per month, per child. This is a $4.8 million investment #nspoli #nsndp #nsgov
  Jun 03, 2011 7:20 pm
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  Mat WhynottFoster care rates will increase by 10%/month, & help 100s of foster families. This is an investment of $1.2 million. #nspoli #nsgov #nsndp
  Jun 03, 2011 7:19 pm
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  Mat WhynottAs promised, #nsndp will invest $1.3 mil to add 250 child care subsidies to help more families access affordable child care. #nspoli #nsgov
  Jun 03, 2011 7:17 pm
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  Mat Whynott#nsndp Cut to personal income tax for every Nova Scotia taxpayer totaling $11 million #nspoli #nsgov
  Jun 03, 2011 7:17 pm
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  Mat Whynott#nsndp increased income assistance personal allowances by $15 per month as of July 1, 2011 #nsgov #nspol
  Jun 03, 2011 7:16 pm
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  Mat Whynott#nsndp introduced fair drug pricing legislation to help reduce drug costs for Nova Scotians who depend on Pharmacare #nspoli #nsgov
  Jun 03, 2011 7:15 pm
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  Mat Whynott#nsndp will index the Affordable Living Tax Credit & Poverty Reduction Credit to keep pace with inflation #nspoli #nsndp #nsgov $1.6mil more
  Jun 03, 2011 7:15 pm
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  Mat Whynott#nsndp kept NS tuition below the ntl average. $30 mil in student bursaries to replace expired NS Bursary Trust from fed gov #nspoli #nsgov
  Jun 03, 2011 7:13 pm
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  Mat Whynott#nsndp created 1st “debt cap” in the NS history, providing NS students /w reduction of up to 36% under the new $28,560 maximum debt #nspoli
  Jun 03, 2011 7:11 pm
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  Mat WhynottOffer up to $612 per year in additional grants, through an increase in the loan-to-grant ratio from 20 to 30 per cent #nspoli #nsgov #nsndp
  Jun 03, 2011 7:09 pm
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  Mat WhynottDouble the in-study earnings exemption on student loans—from $50 per week to $100 per week #nspoli #nsndp #nsgov
  Jun 03, 2011 7:09 pm
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  Mat Whynott#nsndp increased the amount allowed for the purchase of books by 50 per cent, from $1,000 to $1,500 #nspoli #nsgov
  Jun 03, 2011 7:08 pm
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  Mat Whynott#nsndp has continued the successful Graduate Retention Rebate a tax credit of $15,000 to university graduates #nspoli #nsgov
  Jun 03, 2011 7:07 pm
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  Mat WhynottER closures & long waits plagued NS system for yrs. Been a problem that has frustrated families for yrs. #nsndp plan will fix that! #nspoli
  Jun 03, 2011 7:02 pm

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  vdewolfejust rented No Impact Man - has anyone watched it?
  Jan 02, 2011 4:17 pm

December

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  FrenchyNSBill Estabrooks: #NovaScotia needs to be competitive, and convention center is a significant step forward for the province #nspolitics
  Dec 13, 2010 7:25 pm
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  NSNDPRead more about the Suburban Priorities Team here: http://bit.ly/fzuIln #nsleg #nspolitics #carbonfootprint
  Dec 12, 2010 4:25 pm
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  NSNDPWe also expanded the Caregiver Benefit, invested in Personal Alert Assistance Program & began to see results of Fair Drug Prices campaign.
  Dec 12, 2010 11:32 am
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  NSNDPBetter Care Sooner is based on standards established by Dr. John Ross. You can read the plan here: www.gov.ns.ca/health/bettercaresooner
  Dec 12, 2010 11:28 am
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  NSNDPThis session of the #nsleg saw some real direction in the future of health care in #NovaScotia, including the Better Care Sooner ER plan.
  Dec 12, 2010 11:26 am
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  Mat WhynottThe #jobsHere plan we introduced last month focuses on innovation, learning & competitiveness. #nsgov www.gov.ns.ca/jobshere/ #novascotia
  Dec 11, 2010 11:11 am
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  Mat WhynottWe'll get back to balance by getting spending under control, and by helping to grow the economy. #nsgov
  Dec 11, 2010 11:11 am
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  NSNDPWe inherited a tough financial situation from the previous gov, but we will get back to balance & ensure #nsgov lives within its means.
  Dec 11, 2010 11:01 am
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  NSNDPThe #NDP also passed 44 Bills in the #NSLeg including the Auditor General Act, Conflict of Interest Act & the George's Bank Moratorium.
  Dec 10, 2010 11:52 am
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  NSNDPOther end of session highlights: the Caregiver Benefit, the Forestry Policy, the 10-Year Farm Strategy & the SubUrban Priorities Team.
  Dec 10, 2010 11:46 am
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  NSNDPHighlight: Lower Churchill Project - provided strong leadership to reach historic deal with NFLD to develop hydro on Lower Churchill.
  Dec 10, 2010 11:39 am
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  NSNDPHighlight: Released 5 Year Road Plan for the construction, maintenance & improvement of roads and bridges across #NovaScotia
  Dec 10, 2010 11:38 am
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  NSNDPHighlight: the Domestic Violence Action Plan to reduce domestic violence & provide better support for victims & offenders.
  Dec 10, 2010 11:32 am
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  NSNDPHighlight: Better Care Sooner - we launched plan 2 ensure families across #NovaScotia get the emergency care they need, when they need it.
  Dec 10, 2010 11:30 am
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  NSNDPHighlight: we launched a strategic plan 4 job creation & strengthening the economy that focuses on learning, innovation & competitiveness.
  Dec 10, 2010 11:29 am
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  NSNDPIn our first 3 sessions of the #nsleg, we have sat for more days than the last 6 sessions of the Rodney MacDonald government. #NovaScotia
  Dec 10, 2010 11:28 am
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  NSNDPHere's the Chronicle Herald article on the #NDP Capital Plan: http://bit.ly/dQTTGE
  Dec 09, 2010 3:02 pm
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  NSNDPIn a financial review it conducted, Deloitte recommended releasing a Capital Plan early, as a way to cut costs and improve transparency.
  Dec 09, 2010 2:50 pm
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  NSNDPReleasing a Capital Plan for 2011-12 now gives businesses more time to prepare tenders and prepare for projects.
  Dec 09, 2010 2:48 pm
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  NSNDPYou can read the #NovaScotia Capital Plan for 2011-12 here: (opens PDF) http://bit.ly/dXZ2pI
  Dec 09, 2010 9:13 am
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  NSNDPRT @PremierDexter NS accepts Dr. Ross's ER standards, making #NovaScotia 1st in #Canada to have such benchmarks.
  Dec 08, 2010 5:39 am