The Liberals
Liberal leader Iain Rankin unveiled his plan for a so called “ScotiaPass” Monday.
With it, groups, events and businesses could check people’s vaccination status before allowing them access.
“We don’t want to squander our hard work,” he said. “I believe a vaccination certificate could help us continue to manage the virus and ensure Nova Scotians are safe and businesses can thrive.”
Rankin said staff will look at how to implement the vaccine passport while protecting health information, and without excluding people with limited access vaccines or an inability to be vaccinated.
He didn’t say how the pass could affect children who can’t be vaccinated, or how much it would cost.
The New Democratic Party
The NDP’s Gary Burrill has promised permanent rent control.
Burrill said people need the stability rent control allows.
The provincial government brought in temporary rent control measures during COVID-19, but those are set to expire soon.
“People have very few options or are at risk of being homeless when they do get uncontrolled rent increases.” he said. “Both Tim Houston and Iain Rankin are against rent control. Neither have said what they would do for a family who are being priced out of their home and have no place to go.”
Burrill said people are already receiving notices of rent increases when the state of emergency ends.
The Progressive Conservatives
Tim Houston and the Tories have committed to fund fertility treatments for families struggling to have a baby.
Houston said a PC government will offer a tax credit for up to 40 per cent of fertility treatments, up to $8000 out of $20,000 per year.
“We understand that there are parents out there who are undergoing IVF treatment after IVF treatment pouring their life savings into it,” he said. “It’s time Nova Scotia joined other provinces in supporting those who have hopes of conceiving.”
Houston said it’ll also support LGBTQ+ community members trying to become parents.
