NS Liberal News Release on Tranistion Houses

MacDonald: Cuts to Transition Houses Imminent-Government Silent
News Release

August 28, 2009(Halifax, NS) - Liberal Community Services critic Manning Macdonald says services are at risk for women and children in crisis and he is frustrated at the inaction from government.

Both the Cape Breton Transition House and the Leeside Transition Housein Port Hawkesbury say they are facing deficit budgets and will beforced to cut services, just as Halifax’s Bryony House was forced to cut its outreach worker last week.

“With three transition houses at the breaking point, it is clear that necessary funding is not being provided,” said MacDonald. “This government has to keep its commitments to these organizations so that they may continue to provide invaluable services to their communities.”

As more transition houses voice their funding concerns, the silence of the NDP on this issue is proof they are backing away from the issue.

“When in opposition, the NDP said they would support these organizations. Now in government, it’s time for the NDP to put its money where its mouth is,” said MacDonald.

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For more information, contact:Glennie LangilleDirector of Communciationslangilgj@gov.ns.ca 902-483-7781