Premier Stephen McNeil says quality health care is alive and well in Nova Scotia.
He made the comments despite chronic ER closures at Roseway Hospital in Shelburne and nursing shortages being reported throughout the province.
During question period, the Liberals were pressed on their decision to streamline the health care system by reducing health boards and collective bargaining units.
NDP Leader Maureen MacDonald says it’s clear the system is struggling.
“Home care waits have gone up by 30 percent, long term care waits are at record highs and ER’s are either overcrowded or closed all together.”
However, McNeil says their decisions will mean less time spent negotiating new contracts for unionized employees and more money invested into front line health care.
