NDP Leader Jim Dinn has regained his speaking privileges in the House of Assembly.
Dinn was ruled to have used unparliamentary language last October when he accused Minister Paul Pike of lying about housing numbers.
Dinn was told he would have his speaking rights revoked until the comment was withdrawn.
The leader chose to sit silent for the remainder of the fall sitting, but yesterday walked back his comments.
Dinn says the decision was the source of much debate within himself and within his caucus, and weighing the pros and cons, noting government has attempted to do several things since October to address the housing issue.
While he labels those attempts “anemic,” he says there has been an increased focus on housing through the efforts of the NDP and other housing advocates.
“So to me it sends a clear message that constant pressure over the last few months by all parties concerned has certainly forced government to try to at least show that they are laser-focused on this issue,” he said.