HALIFAX – Today, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender is calling for the Houston government to take action on rising costs as Nova Scotians are being squeezed harder than ever.

Recent Statistics Canada data shows the cost of living in Halifax is now on par with Toronto. Roughly half of Halifax households spend about 31 per cent or more of their before-tax income on housing and transportation, compared to 30 per cent in Toronto.

Instead of protecting renters, building homes that people can afford, and investing in reliable transportation, the Houston government is focused on consolidating power and pushing changes no one asked for – including no longer having a minister dedicated solely to housing.

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