In a reflective year-end interview, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston highlighted significant challenges faced by the province, such as the cost of living, housing, and health care, while expressing optimism about the future. Premier Houston emphasized ongoing efforts and progress in the health care sector, citing the opening of a new transitional health centre as a step forward. He also discussed the economic landscape, noting that the province is in an exciting phase with opportunities for growth and efforts to reduce taxes, which remain high. Following a decisive electoral victory granting his Progressive Conservatives a supermajority with 43 out of 55 legislative seats, Houston has the capacity to influence procedural changes and expedite legislative processes. However, he reinforced his commitment to democratic principles and engaging with opposition perspectives for a functioning government.
