HALIFAX - PC Leader and Cumberland South MLA Jamie Baillie says Oxford Frozen Foods’ plan to use natural gas at their plant in Oxford, Nova Scotia, is “true leadership”.
"Oxford Frozen Foods is taking proactive steps to deal with ever-higher energy costs. By converting to natural gas, the company will secure important jobs in rural Nova Scotia, and position the company for future opportunities," said Baillie.
Baillie also notes that natural gas...
Stakeholder meeting ends with many issues still unresolved
HALIFAX, NS – Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie says today’s meeting with Nova Scotia Power representatives and its stakeholders, called by the Chair of the Utility and Review Board, is proof that the Dexter government needs to provide leadership in the way power rates are set.
"The Dexter government needs to stop hiding behind the Utility and Review Board and become an active participant in these meetings...
Focus of meeting: the hardship of raising a family with today's high costs
HALIFAX, NS – The high cost of raising a family in Nova Scotia will be the focus of a town hall meeting in Antigonish hosted by Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie.
The public meeting will be held at the Antigonish Lions Club at 7 pm on Tuesday, January 24th.
“Families have been hit hard by the highest taxes in Canada, rising power rates and jobs losses, especially in rural Nova...
Focus of meeting: the hardship of raising a family with today's high costs
HALIFAX, NS – The high cost of raising a family in Nova Scotia will be the focus of a town hall meeting in Stellarton hosted by Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie.
The public meeting will be held at the Stellarton Museum of Industry at 7 pm on Wednesday, January 25th.
“Families have been hit hard by the highest taxes in Canada, rising power rates and jobs...
The United Nations has recognized 2012 as the International Year of Co-operatives
HALIFAX, NS - Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie congratulated the hundreds of co-operatives and credit unions in Nova Scotia that join other co-ops around the world in celebrating the United Nations’ decision to recognize 2012 as the International Year of Co-operatives.
“The recognition of co-operatives on the international stage is further proof of the...
TUSKET, NS – Argyle MLA Chris d’Entremont is congratulating the East Pubnico Fire Department on securing nearly $5,200 to ensure the community hall remains safe for use by the public.
“The Department has been working hard to get the financial support required to replace the roof on the community hall,” said d’Entremont. “It’s been an ongoing project that I’ve been working with them on for a while and I’m pleased to see they received this much-needed grant.”
d’Entremont says...
Federal ships contract: an opportunity the NDP is blowing
HALIFAX, NS – Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie says today's announcement by Prime Minister Harper is welcome news that highlights the importance of the shipbuilding contract to building lasting prosperity in Nova Scotia.
Baillie spoke with Defence Minister Peter MacKay in advance of today's announcement. Baillie says they discussed the challenges ahead when it comes to making the most of the economic...
HALIFAX, NS – Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie says rather than creating another vague government program, the NDP should take responsibility for their own actions which have made things tougher for employers, like convenience stores.
Today, the NDP announced they are taking a sector-by-sector approach to analyzing Nova Scotia’s business environment, starting with convenience stores, which Baillie says have been hit hard by the NDP.
“After promising not to raise...
Fire safety on the backburner as changes move slowly at Fire Marshal's office
HALIFAX, NS - Progressive Conservative MLA Allan MacMaster says the NDP are moving too slowly to ensure public safety is protected in public buildings. Government representatives were before the Public Accounts Committee today to provide an update on compliance to 25 recommendations regarding the Office of Fire Marshal from the Auditor General's report eight months ago.
HALIFAX, NS – Progressive Conservative MLA Chris d’Entremont expressed frustration with NDP foot-dragging over a PC request to review changing the age of “child” in the Children and Family Services Act from “under 16” to “under 19” years of age.
d’Entremont says the issue of the change was raised in May 2011 by PC MLA Alfie MacLeod in the Legislature.
MacLeod asked if the Minister of Community Services would “review the legislation to determine if the number should be...
