The Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives say they will back down on a move to oust an MLA over a debate about the use of NDAs in cases of sexual assault and harassment.
The MLA for Cumberland North, Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, is taking legal action to try to stop a motion to oust her from the Nova Scotia Legislature. The motion can be debated as early as Wednesday, but Premier Tim Houston won't say if his government will call for the debate.
Members of the Tory government signaled Monday that they intend to use their majority to remove Independent MLA Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin from the chamber at Province House until she apologizes for comments made last week during debate on a bill to restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements.
Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin is questioning the constitutionality of a resolution to remove her after a debate over the use of NDAs in sexual assault and harassment cases.
Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin is questioning the constitutionality of a resolution to remove her after a debate over the use of NDAs in sexual assault and harassment cases.