Advocacy

When “Flexibility” Becomes a Pattern: Why Nova Scotians Deserve Better Government Accountability

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Trish McCourt, RSW

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about government accountability — specifically, about what happens when “emergency spending” becomes business as usual. The PC government in Nova Scotia has been defending its use of additional appropriations—money spent outside the regular budget process. Their argument? Government needs flexibility to respond when emergencies or opportunities arise. And you … Read more

Support my girlies and I at Team Diabetes Bluenose 2012

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http://picasaweb.google.ca/McCourt.Muise/TeamDiabetes?feat=directlink Thanks to everyone who helped us reach our minimum goal! We are still fundraising and would appreciate your support!   Once again I have joined Team Diabetes, a team of people from across Canada who will be crossing the finish line together and who have raised funds to support the more than 9 million … Read more

Raising funds & donating hair in loving memory of Nanny – my 8 yr old

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*Please visit her Giving Page to make a donation At eight and ten years my children are extraordinarily compassionate for their ages. Our household has supported a lot of campaigns at their wish. When the fundraising info is distributed at school they take the issues at heart very seriously. We have and continue to participate in … Read more