Premier of Nova Scotia
first minister for the Canadian province of Nova Scotia
The Premier of Nova Scotia is the first minister to the lieutenant governor of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. They deal over the Executive Council of Nova Scotia. The premier is normally the leader of the political party which has the most seats in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.
| Premier of Nova Scotia | |
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| Government of Nova Scotia Office of the Premier | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Member of | |
| Reports to | Legislative Assembly |
| Seat | Halifax Regional Municipality |
| Appointer | Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia |
| Term length | At Her Majesty's pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | Hiram Blanchard |
| Formation | July 4, 1867[1] |
| Salary | $89,234.90 plus $112,791.20 (indemnity and allowances)[1] |
The current Premier of Nova Scotia is Tim Houston, who was sworn in on August 31, 2021.[1]
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