N.S. Progressive Conservatives win second majority government; NDP to form opposition
CTV
For the second time in a row, Tim Houston's Progressive Conservatives have won a majority government in Nova Scotia. But this time, the NDP will form the official opposition.
For the second time in a row, Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives have won a majority government in Nova Scotia – but this time the NDP will form the official opposition.
The PCs were first elected to power under Houston in August 2021. Their victory Tuesday night echoed their 2021 triumph, which also saw them trounce the Liberals and NDP and enter the legislature as a majority government.
"We travelled this province and stood on thousands of doorsteps and interacted with Nova Scotians, listened very carefully ... this is the greatest honour of my life," said Houston during an interview with CTV Atlantic's chief anchor, Todd Battis.
"Nova Scotians put their trust in me and asked me to continue on as their premier and I'm excited for what the future holds for this province."
Houston’s second win comes after he called a snap election on Oct. 27, ignoring his own government’s fixed election date of July 15, 2025.
Houston said he called the early election because Nova Scotians needed a fresh mandate and the chance to weigh in on the second phase of his party’s plan to turn the province into what he calls a “powerhouse.”
Houston was first elected MLA for Pictou East in 2013. He was re-elected in 2017 and again in 2021. He became leader of the PC Party of Nova Scotia in 2018.
