Premier Tim Houston

• ‘I’m sorry’: Nova Scotia premier reverses some budget cuts, stands firm on others

  After some 'soul searching,' Premier Tim Houston announced his government will be restoring funding and grants to certain areas following days of protests and outcry.

  Politics

  Mar 10
  
• Nova Scotia premier defends budget cuts, calls it ‘sad reality’ of finances

  Premier Tim Houston was back in Nova Scotia facing tough questions from the opposition parties and protesters over budget cuts.

  Politics

  Mar 4
  
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• Protesters rally outside N.S. legislature as tensions rise inside during debate

  Hundreds of protesters made their voices heard outside the Nova Scotia legislature to protest the government's cuts to cultural programs and resource extraction policies.

  Politics

  Mar 3
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• N.S. premier firm on cannabis crackdown as tensions grow with Mi’kmaq communities

  The premier told reporters that there's 'multiple sides to the story' and that he's heard from 'lots of people' who are unhappy with cannabis dispensaries in their communities.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2025
• N.S. premier to meet with Massachusetts governor to discuss trade and energy exchange

  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is in Boston to talk about trade and energy opportunities with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. 

  Economy

  Dec 3, 2025
• Nova Scotia opposition criticizes premier’s surprise cabinet shuffle

  Nova Scotia's premier has quietly shuffled his cabinet, and the shakeup gives him more power over the energy sector amid his push to grow the industry.

  Politics

  Oct 22, 2025
• Tim Houston is travelling the world promoting Nova Scotia. Is it money well spent?

  Since being re-elected in 2024, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has been on more than half a dozen international trips, something he says is needed in world's new trading climate.

  Politics

  May 27, 2025
• Nova Scotia premier unsure about public release of cabinet mandate letters

  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he’s unsure whether he will publicly release mandate letters for cabinet ministers.

  Politics

  Jan 17, 2025
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• Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative premier names new 21-member cabinet

  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston named an expanded 21-member cabinet today during a ceremony that was closed to reporters.

  Politics

  Dec 12, 2024
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• Nova Scotia premier signals openness to looking at politicians’ pay

  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston appears open to taking a look at what members of the provincial legislature are paid. 

  Politics

  Dec 11, 2024