NDP hosts campaign office opener in Windsor

By Christy Marsters

New Democrat Leader Darrell Dexter recently made a stop in Windsor to open the party’s campaign office in Hants West.

Hants West NDP candidate Barbara Gallagher and NDP Leader Darrell Dexter hosted the grand opening, at 141 Water Street in Windsor, on May 9. Nova Scotians will head to the polls on June 9.

Gallager says seeing a legislative ban on uranium mining to protect this environment is at the top of her firsts to-do, following the election. “Right now, if the price were to raise (on uranium), there’s no protection. However, there would be such a high consequence to take (in the environment) with some kind of leakage. “I would also like to see an earlier integrated approach (in all schools) for those with learning disabilities.”

NDP Leader Darrell Dexter said one key driver for this province would be to ensure the agricultural industry is supported. “To help to sustain a positive economic, social and environmental force competing in the market. We want to work with farmers to promote agriculture and marketing plans, and move primary industries into focus.” “Having strong rural communities has a lot to do with the quality of life for people,”

added Dexter. “Plus, we want to make sure we are a society that looks after seniors.”

Also, with the economy under a great deal of stress, there’ll be tax rebates rewarded to businesses for investing in new technology, Dexter said. “Putting in place a setting for new technology and jobs. This is being targeted to create jobs in the province.”

However, the commitments made by the current government to create jobs will also have to be kept, Dexter noted. “Every government has to deal with the commitments made on their behave. However, the election is all about 10 years of a conservative government; which is largely out of touch with issues and concerns for Nova Scotia.”