Nova Scotia NDP Criticizes Government for Favoring Landlords Over Renters

NDP proposes new housing bills as Progressive Conservatives extend rent cap, sparking debate on fixed-term leases.

NDP Leader Claudia Chender accuses the Nova Scotia government of neglecting affordable housing needs.
Two new NDP bills aim to create a homelessness task force and set limits on evictions.
The Progressive Conservative government has extended the five per cent rent cap until the end of 2027.
Critics argue that the rent cap extension is ineffective due to loopholes in fixed-term leases.
Landlords defend the need for higher rent increases to cover property maintenance and costs.