Claudia Chender

A close-up of Claudia Chender waving mid-parade, with excitement and energy in the air.

Happy Natal Day, Nova Scotia--and especially Dartmouth! 🪿

We are so lucky to live in this incredible province!

Nova Scotians need stability in the face of Trump's tariffs.

Claudia Chender smiles while holding a beer in front of a Good Robot Brewing Co. tap station at an outdoor event.

Today on International Beer Day I'm raising a glass to the local breweries that make exceptional beer across Nova Scotia. They do so much for their local communities while making a very tasty product. Cheers to that! 🍻

We continue to support efforts to address anti-Black racism in Nova Scotia and ensure African Nova Scotians have equal access to opportunities, prosperity and wellbeing. (3/3)

In the more than 190 years since the Slavery Abolition Act became law, we have made progress. But many barriers still remain for African Nova Scotians trying to access housing, education, health care, employment, justice, and environmental protection. (2/3)

On Emancipation Day we take time to celebrate and reflect on the work that's been done to tackle racism and hate in our province, and we recommit to the work we still have left to do. (1/3)

Dartmouth's birthday is coming up! Celebrate with us at the 2025 Natal Day Parade!
nsndp.ca/natal-day-2025

Claudia Chender and Julie Ogilvie stand smiling on a sunny sidewalk in front of storefronts. Claudia has curly dark hair and wears a striped dress with a dark blazer and holds a notebook, Julie wears a black wrap dress. Behind them, a crosswalk and parked cars are visible on a quiet street. Signs for “BDC Paint” and “Half Acre Pizza” hang above.

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Julie Ogilvie from the Kentville Business Community. Kentville is the hub of the Annapolis Valley, and Julie’s team is helping its rural small businesses thrive.

Claudia Chender browses a shelf of books in a brightly lit store. She's partially obscured by stacks of books in the foreground, holding one and reading its back cover.

Supporting local bookstores is so important (and so fun!). What's your favourite summer read so far this year? 👇 Let me know in the comments.

Claudia Chender stands talking with farmer Josh Oulton and MLA Krista Gallagher inside a barn with dairy cows in the background. Sunlight filters through the wooden beams of the barn.

Families like the Oultons have been working the land for generations. With continued uncertainty from south of the border, supporting our local farmers is more important than ever.

Claudia Chender in striped sleeveless dress and rainbow earrings stands in the middle of a lively Pride parade, forming a heart shape with her hands. Orange leis and a crowd in colourful outfits fill the background.

A group of smiling New Democrat MLAs wave and cheer as they march together in a Pride parade. Rainbow flags, leis, and orange shirts are visible, with children joining in on scooters.

At a Pride parade, Claudia Chender wearing a striped dress bends down to greet a small child dressed in white. Parade participants in bright clothing and rainbow accessories fill the street behind them.

A group of people in orange shirts and rainbow accessories march in a Pride parade. Claudia Chender is in the center raising her arms joyfully while others wave rainbow flags and wear flower garlands.

🫶 Thank you to everyone who join us in the Halifax Pride Parade! 🌈
The city truly showed up for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community today, showing that love wins every time.

Claudia Chender smiles with her hand on her chest while chatting with two people at an outdoor event. String lights and umbrellas are in the background.

Claudia Chender stands and smiles at a group sitting at a picnic table, while a man in a blue shirt with folded arms stands beside her.

Claudia Chender wearing a white blouse smiles warmly while talking with three people outdoors near a dark building. Drinks sit on a table in the foreground.

Several people sit at picnic tables outdoors, listening attentively. Cars are parked in the background near a fence.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our meet-and-greet at Good Robot in Elmsdale last night and shared your hopes for the future of East Hants and all of Nova Scotia!

With the looming threat of further American tariffs, it’s a difficult time for many of our traditional industries. It’s never been more important for the provincial government to support good, local jobs in our traditional industries like the forestry sector.

A statement from NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender about Northern Pulp. It reads: “This morning Nova Scotians are waking up to the news that Northern Pulp, whose mill has been an employer for decades in our province, is selling off its assets and will not open a new mill. New Democrats are thinking of the forestry workers and their families in Queens County and across the province who will be impacted by Northern Pulp’s decision. With the looming threat of further American tariffs, it’s a difficult time for many of our traditional industries. It’s never been more important for the provincial government to support good, local jobs in our traditional industries like the forestry sector.” At the top are the NSNDP logo and Claudia Chender’s name and title. At the bottom is her signature.

New Democrats are thinking of the forestry workers and their families in Queens County and across the province today as we now know that Northern Pulp will not open a new mill.

A smiling Claudia Chender raises her arms while marching in a Pride parade. Large white text reads: “MARCH WITH US AT PRIDE.” Below is a pink banner with “nsndp.ca/hfx-pride” and the NSNDP and Claudia Chender logos. A rainbow flag is visible in the crowd.

I'm so excited it's almost time for Halifax Pride! I'll be marching in the Pride Parade. Will you join us? Saturday, July 19 — let us know if you can make it: nsndp.ca/hfx-pride

Now more than ever, Nova Scotians need to rely on the traits we have always been known for—resilience, kindness and common sense. We can get through anything together.

A statement from NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender on a textured background. It addresses concerns about a new 35% U.S. tariff on Canadian goods, emphasizes the need for action on housing, transportation, and childcare, and encourages Nova Scotians to support local farmers. The message ends with a note on resilience, kindness, and working together. The NSNDP logo appears at the top, and Claudia Chender’s signature is at the bottom.

Supporting local is crucial as Trump's latest tariff threat looms, and reminds us it's never been more important for government to take action on housing affordability, transportation and child care costs.

Houston still won’t share the full picture of who is waiting for primary care in Nova Scotia. Thousands of people add their names to the list each month, but the government only provides the number of people being removed.  

We won’t stop pushing for transparency.

Claudia Chender, Chester Borden, and Kendra Coombes stand together smiling. Chester is in the center wearing a cap and jacket with a “BGC” logo and holds an official certificate. The two women on either side wear blazers, and Claudia is on the right, in a red blazer, also holding the certificate.

Chester Borden has been a dedicated advocate for youth in Whitney Pier for nearly 40 years! And as ED of Boys & Girls Club CB since 2005, continues to make a lasting impact.

I was honoured to present the King Charles III Coronation Medal to him with my colleague Kendra Coombes.

A large audience sits in rows as Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender speaks at a podium in a bright, high-ceilinged room with NSNDP banners and a backdrop with her name. A vertical sign with her photo stands to the right.

Hearing directly from Nova Scotians is one of the most important parts of my job.

It is my privilege to listen to, work for, and advocate with you and your family, every day. Thank you to everyone who came out to the Wolfville town hall. See you at the next one!

Captain Beth Vallis, Chief of Staff to Commander, Maritime Forces Atlantic in a Royal Canadian Navy uniform is speaking animatedly with Claudia Chender who is wearing a green blazer and white shirt. They are standing indoors in front of a dark blue wall and doorway, engaged in conversation.

A white-topped naval officer's cap with a gold and red emblem sits on a chair beside a black beret featuring a red-edged insignia. Both hats are displayed neatly indoors, suggesting a formal or ceremonial setting.

Halifax Fleet Week was a big success again this year, celebrating the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Armed Forces on the Halifax Waterfront. It was great speaking with Forces members like Captain Vallis at the mayor's breakfast.

An image of text saying: The Nova Scotia Power data breach is worse than initially believed. All customers, past and present, may now be vulnerable. This is unacceptable. New Democrats are committed to making our power utility work for us.

Nova Scotians are rightfully frustrated by news today that the Nova Scotia Power data breach is worse than initially believed. NSP must do better.

Any customer can now sign up for free credit monitoring for the next five years. You can do that here: www.nspower.ca/cyber

Claudia Chender is smiling and walking into the room having just been announced as Leader of the NSNDP in a lively indoor setting. She is wearing a navy dress, a white blazer, a colorful chunky necklace with red, orange, and yellow beads, and a watch. The background shows blurred people cheering and clapping at tables covered with white tablecloths.

It's hard to believe I was elected leader of the @novascotiandp.bsky.social three years ago today.

Every day, I feel so honoured to do this work: to stand up and speak out for what Nova Scotians need — and deserve.

Thank you to everyone who's supported me on this journey. Let's keep going 💪🧡

Looking forward to seeing you!

We're seeing Houston stack the deck against renters and keep Nova Scotians in the dark when it suits their agenda.

See Dalhousie Legal Aid channels for more.

The Houston government has repeatedly refused to protect renters. They have stood by while rents skyrocket, the fixed-term lease loophole is exploited, and, earlier this year, they made it easier for renters to be evicted.

A social media post from Claudia Chender, Leader of the NSNDP, featuring her profile photo. The post criticizes the Houston government for favouring landlords over renters. It highlights that documents from Dal Legal Aid reveal the government is sharing rental data with landlords’ groups but not with tenant advocacy organizations. The post concludes by asserting that the government is ignoring evidence of renter exploitation and continues to stack the deck against Nova Scotians.

Today, we found out from Dalhousie Legal Aid that the Houston government has been actively sharing important rental statistics with lobbyists for income property owners but not with Dalhousie Legal Aid or tenants' rights groups.

Claudia Chender, in a grey plaid blazer, speaks attentively with another woman in a crowded room. Other attendees are chatting in the background near a bright window.

Claudia and a Cape Breton woman laugh and engage in an animated conversation at a community gathering. One holds a green Bubly can, and the background shows more attendees talking and smiling.

A lively room filled with people chatting and laughing during a community event. A woman in a mauve dress and white cardigan smiles while walking past seated attendees.

Outside a café called “Doktor Luke’s,” a Claudia Chender in a plaid blazer smiles warmly while talking with a man in a red and white cap. Others chat nearby, enjoying the sunny day.

Thank you to everyone who showed up to our meet-and-greet with the @NSNDP caucus in Sydney last week! There was a great turnout and even better conversations. Nova Scotians are passionate about making our province a better place for everyone and it shows 🧡

N.S. wants to go 'back to the table' on federal pharmacare deal | CBC News An official with Nova Scotia’s Health Department says the province wants to get back into negotiations with the federal government on a pharmacare agreement.

Nova Scotians shouldn't have to wait any longer while women are paying out-of-pocket for basic health care.

Access to contraception is a right, not a bargaining chip. The Houston government needs to step up and make birth control free now.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Our party continues to honour this legacy by fighting for fair wages, strong health and safety protections, the right to organize, and ending scab labour for workers in our province.