Claudia Chender
Claudia Chender is the MLA for Dartmouth South and was acclaimed as the New Democratic Party Leader in 2022. She was first elected in 2017 and was re-elected in 2024.
Ms. Chender is the first female elected leader of the opposition.
Claudia has a wide range of experience as a lawyer with experience in business, non-profit, and publishing.
Claudia is an engaged community member and mother of three school-aged children. She is a vocal advocate for the residents of Dartmouth South, and for the promotion of the vibrant, eclectic, and locally owned and supported downtown Dartmouth business community.
| Constituency | Party | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth South | NDP | 2017 |
Bills
Recent Bills
Bills Introduced
Bills introduced by Claudia Chender this session.
| Bill number |
Title |
Date |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Coastal Protection Act (amended) | February 25, 2025 |
Pages
Bills introduced by Claudia Chender .
| Bill number |
Title |
Date |
|---|---|---|
| 411 | Employment Support and Income Assistance Act (amended) | February 26, 2024 |
Pages
Contact details
Constituency office
Civic address:
33 Ochterloney Street
Suite 360
Dartmouth, NS
B2Y 4P5
Phone: 902-406-2301
Fax: 902-406-2275
E-mail: claudiachender@nsmla.ca
Business address
NDP Caucus Office
BMO Building
5151 George Street, Suite 601
Halifax, NS B3J 1M5
Phone: 902-424-4134
Fax: 902-424-0504
