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N.S. Tories Win Second Majority; NDP Replaces Liberals as Official Opposition

  • Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservatives, led by Premier Tim Houston, secured a second majority government, winning 42 of 55 ridings.
  • The NDP, led by Claudia Chender, replaced the Liberals as the official opposition. It focused on housing and affordability.
  • The election results provide Houston with a strong mandate to negotiate with the federal government on issues like carbon pricing.