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Question of the Day

Tue, Sep 14, 2010.

How would you reform the pension plan for our MLAs?

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation wants Nova Scotia to scrap the current pension plan for members of the legislative assembly, which it says could be worth $23 million to two dozen politicians.

The national lobby group reviewed the pension plan and found that for every dollar a politician contributes, taxpayers chip in $22.

The group says the government should scrap the pension system.

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How would you reform the pension plan?

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Do you think the long-gun registry should be scrapped or saved?

Tue, Sep 14, 2010.
How would you reform the pension plan for our MLAs?

Mon, Sep 13, 2010.
Should Nova Scotia pay for liberation treatment for MS patients?

Wed, Sep 8, 2010.
Should taxpayers' money be used for signs to promote government spending?

Tue, Sep 7, 2010.
Do you think power lines should be buried?

Fri, Sep 3, 2010.
Do you think Hurricane Juan has made us over-sensitive to the threats of hurricane season?

Wed, Sep 1, 2010.
How is your health being affected by the heat?

Tue, Aug 31, 2010.
Are you making any preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Earl?

Mon, Aug 30, 2010.
Does Canada take good enough care of its veterans?

Fri, Aug 27, 2010.
How do you feel about sharing your neighbourhood with students?

Thu, Aug 26, 2010.
What would it take to convince you that there are cougars in Nova Scotia?

Wed, Aug 25, 2010.
Do you think there are cougars in Nova Scotia?

Tue, Aug 24, 2010.
Will you cut back on your coffee consumption if the price goes up?

Mon, Aug 23, 2010.
Should gas stations near New Brunswick get a break on taxes to help them stay in business?

Fri, Aug 20, 2010.
Do you think Tanya Bloomfield should be allowed to stay in Nova Scotia?

Thu, Aug 19, 2010.
Is the government right to help fund trials into the new MS treatment?

Wed, Aug 18, 2010.
Do you agree with restrictions on the advertising and display of tobacco?

Tue, Aug 17, 2010.
Are you convinced that fertilizer containing human waste is a safe product?

Mon, Aug 16, 2010.
Do you think human waste should be used as fertilizer?

Fri, Aug 13, 2010.
What is the most equitable way to divide up ice-time in metro Halifax?

Thu, Aug 12, 2010.
Do you think ATV drivers should have designated crossings on Nova Scotia's highways?

Wed, Aug 11, 2010.
Do you worry about aggressive wildlife when you go camping or hiking?

Tue, Aug 10, 2010.
Do you support a coyote cull in Nova Scotia?

Mon, Aug 9, 2010.
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Fri, Aug 6, 2010.
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Thu, Aug 5, 2010.
Do you think doctors should tell teenage girls about the morning-after pill?

Wed, Aug 4, 2010.
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Do you think a UFO visited Shag Harbour in 1967?

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Do you think the province should fund the new MS treatment?

Thu, Jul 29, 2010.
Do you think the falling deficit shows the province is on the right track?