Nova Scotia Premier Shifts Tone Toward Ottawa After Election Victory
Tim Houston adopts a collaborative approach with the federal government while pursuing solutions on key issues like the Chignecto Isthmus and U.S. trade threats.
- Tim Houston's Progressive Conservatives secured a decisive win in Nova Scotia's November election, capturing 43 out of 55 legislative seats.
- Houston, previously critical of Ottawa, has taken a more conciliatory stance following a Dec. 9 meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Halifax, emphasizing collaboration.
- The Chignecto Isthmus project remains unresolved, with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick seeking a court ruling on whether the federal government should fully fund the $650-million flood protection effort.
- Houston supports Trudeau's 'Team Canada' strategy to counter U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariff on Canadian goods, which poses significant risks to Nova Scotia's export-driven economy.
- Nearly 70% of Nova Scotia's exports, including seafood, lumber, and tires, are sent to the U.S., highlighting the importance of maintaining strong cross-border trade relations.
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