Affordability has dominated discussions at the Nova Scotia Legislature.
NDP leader Claudia Chender says homelessness is up.
During Question Period, she focused on the five percent rent cap, and profits for landlords.
“What is the Premier’s message to renters, students, healthcare workers, families and seniors who are struggling to keep up with these increasing costs?” asked Chender.
Premier Tim Houston says sometimes people are evicted because they’re not a good neighbour.
He says there are no overnight solutions, but his government is on track for 40,000 new homes, and their plan is working.
The Liberals say it’s never been more expensive to live, and grocery prices are soaring.
Opposition leader Zach Churchill took aim at the government’s Nova Scotia Loyal program.
“Does the Premier not see during this food insecurity challenge that it would have been a better idea to food on the table for our kids than give $1 million to the Sobeys corporation?” asked Churchill.
Houston says there are multiple parts of the program, and more vendors will be brought in.
He says they want to spotlight local products, and the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture is in support of the program.
Finance minister Allan MacMaster said the school lunch program is making a difference for families, and help students get nutrition they need.
