US EditionNova Scotia opposition questions minister's trip to Trump inauguration
- Nova Scotia's Minister of Opportunities and Social Development, Scott Armstrong, defended his $3,288 trip to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, claiming he was advocating for jobs amid tariff threats from the U.S. Government.
- Opposition leaders questioned Armstrong's trip, demanding transparency and stating there was no good rationale for his attendance or expense disclosure.
- NDP Leader Claudia Chender described the trip as misguided and highlighted the lack of records regarding meetings and outcomes from the trip, suggesting the public deserves accountability.
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Opposition leaders question N.S. cabinet minister's trip to Trump inauguration
Nova Scotia’s minister of opportunities and social development says it was important to attend the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump in January, but opposition leaders are questioning why the trip was not previously announced and what benefit taxpayers actually received.
Nova Scotia opposition questions minister's trip to Trump inauguration
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s opposition leaders are questioning an undisclosed trip by a provincial cabinet minister to U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. Minister of Social Development Scott Armstrong says he got the ticket through connections in South Carolina and was working in conjunction with the premier’s office because they needed someone to attend […]
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