Churchill outlines what first 100 days of a N.S. Liberal government would look like

Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill has unveiled his party’s plans for the first 100 days in office if they win the upcoming provincial election. The focus will be on reducing taxes, removing the carbon tax, and promoting women’s health. Churchill made the announcement on Thursday morning, just before a televised debate with NDP Leader Claudia Chender and PC Leader Tim Houston on CTV.

The key points of the Liberal’s plan include reducing the HST by two points, proclaiming the Coastal Protection Act, appointing a cabinet minister dedicated to women’s health, and collaborating with other Atlantic premiers to discuss the removal of the federal carbon tax. Churchill’s strategy to eliminate the carbon tax involves advocating for a regional cap-and-trade system that targets large industrial emitters, with the savings being passed on to consumers.

Churchill has already had discussions with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt regarding this plan and believes that P.E.I. Premier Dennis King and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey would also be interested in joining forces. The goal is to find an alternative to the federal carbon tax that would lower emissions while minimizing the impact on the public.

While Churchill acknowledges that his plan may no longer be necessary if a future federal government eliminates the requirement for provinces to price carbon, he emphasizes the importance of pursuing a solution that is least burdensome for the public.

In contrast to the PC and NDP platforms, Churchill believes that the Liberal platform is best equipped to address the affordability and housing challenges facing Nova Scotians. He criticizes the federal government’s temporary GST breaks as insufficient, calling for a long-term plan for a lower and fairer tax system in the province.

As Churchill and his Liberal party gear up for the election, his rivals, Houston and Chender, have been focusing on preparing for the upcoming debate and have not made any formal campaign announcements. However, Churchill remains confident that his party’s platform will not only address the current challenges faced by Nova Scotians but also pave the way for a successful future for the province.