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Who is the president in Nova Scotia?
| Premier of Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Tim Houston since August 31, 2021 | |
| Office of the Premier | |
| Style | The Honourable (formal) Premier (informal) |
| Status | Head of Government |
What party runs Nova Scotia?
May 30, 2017 – The Liberal Party, led by Stephen McNeil, wins the 2017 Nova Scotia general election, the Progressive Conservative Association stay as the official opposition, and the New Democratic Party remain at third party status.
Who leads Nova Scotia?
Premier of Nova Scotia James B. Uniacke was the first Premier of Nova Scotia and led the government from 1848 to 1854. The current Premier, Tim Houston, was sworn in as premier on August 31, 2021. He is the 30th Premier of the Province of Nova Scotia since Confederation.
What political party is in power in NS?
The Nova Scotia Liberal Party is a centrist provincial political party in Nova Scotia, Canada and the provincial section of the Liberal Party of Canada. The party currently forms the Official Opposition in Nova Scotia, under the leadership of Iain Rankin.
Is Nova Scotia British?
In 1848 Nova Scotia became the first British colony in which the administration of government was responsible to the majority in the House of Assembly, the representative branch of colonial government.
How many seats are in Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia House of Assembly
| Nova Scotia House of Assembly Chambre d’assemblée de la Nouvelle-Écosse | |
|---|---|
| Premier | Tim Houston, PC since August 31, 2021 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 55 |
| Political groups | Government PC (31) Official Opposition Liberal (17) Other Parties NDP (6) Independent (1) |
Who is the leader of the Official Opposition in Nova Scotia?
Iain Rankin, the leader of the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia, is the current leader of the opposition.
Who is the CEO of Nova Scotia Power?
Peter Gregg is President & CEO of Nova Scotia Power; a role he assumed in October 2020. In his role, Peter is focused on planning for Nova Scotia’s clean energy future while overseeing the delivery of safe, reliable electricity to customers across the province. Peter is an experienced leader in the Canadian energy sector.
Who is the CEO of Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation?
Greg Hughes of Waverley, Nova Scotia has been appointed president and CEO of the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC). Finance and Treasury Board Minister Karen Casey announced the appointment today, May 1. “We are pleased to have Mr. Hughes join the NSLC as president and CEO,” said Ms. Casey.
Who is the Prime Minister of Nova Scotia?
Premier Rankin also serves as president of the Executive Council and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness. He is Minister of the Office of L’nu Affairs, formally the Office of Aboriginal Affairs, and responsible for youth, military relations and the Office of Citizen-Centered Approaches.
When did Tim Houston become Premier of Nova Scotia?
He successfully sought the Pictou East PC nomination in 2012 and was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2013 provincial election. He was re-elected in 2017 and again in 2021. In 2018, Tim was elected Leader of the PC Party of Nova Scotia.