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When it joined Confederation in 1867 Nova Scotia was the richest province in the country. Unfortunately, a lot has changed since those first days of Canada… and, for Nova Scotia, some of those changes have not been for the better. Since 2003, Nova Scotia has consistently been at the bottom of the list for economic performance in Canada. That’s a long, slow slide for a region still rich ...
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IN THE COMMUNITY

Concern about the financial outlook for public education in the government's 2009-2010 budget
During the last school day before March Break, I started receiving letters from parents expressing concern about the financial outlook for public education in the government's 2009-2010 budget. I attended the Provincial Education Partners press conference in January which was held to urge government to increase the budget by 4.5%. Since then, I have met with five of the province's seven school board chairpersons to receive a candid message about education funding. Simply put, the consequences of a status quo or no new money will affect all Nova Scotians. I discussed this bleak outlook about staff cuts, changes to programs, larger class size and a more rigid application of bus service policy to Minister Stretch in late February.
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Leo is leading:

As Liberal Caucus Whip, Education Critic, Environment Critic, Natural Resources Critic, Public Service Commission Critic, Gaming Critic, Youth Secretariat read more >

As your MLA
I will continue to be a leader on the issues, a fighter for what is right, a negotiator in your best interest. I believe education, agricultural renewal, job creation and sustainable development are keys to our prosperity. As we grow, I will work to preserve the quality of life in the Annapolis Valley. My promise is to continue to work hard and do my best on your behalf. read more >

Leo checks out the decorating of his tree at the Festival of Trees on Friday, Nov 21 at 14 Wing Greenwood....this is Leo's 5th year of decking out a tree to raise money for charity.