Nova Scotia party leaders debate health care on the campaign trail
HALIFAX — As Nova Scotia’s party leaders fanned out across the province Sunday, health care emerged as the top campaign issue.
A rally on the downsizing of medical services in Cape Breton ignited debate among the leaders, with Premier Stephen McNeil defending the Liberal government’s track record.
In an open letter to the Cape Breton Medical Staff Association, McNeil stressed that the Northside General Hospital in North Sydney will not be closing and that emergency room physicians pay will not change.
He said changes to health care under the Liberals have curbed administration costs and directed resources towards patients.