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Halifax St. Margarets
Timberlea—Prospect is a provincial electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that elects one member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. Its Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) since 2013 has been Iain Rankin of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. The district was created in 1967 from the former electoral district of Halifax West, under the name Halifax-St. Margaret's. Upon the recommendations of the 1992 Electoral Boundaries Commission report, it was renamed Timberlea-Prospect. At this same time, it lost the St. Margaret's Bay area to Chester-St. Margaret's, the Hammonds Plains, Lucasville, and Pockwock Road area to Sackville-Beaver Bank, and the Bedford area to Bedford-Fall River. In 2003, it lost the Bayside and West Dover areas to Chester-St. Margaret's. In 2013, on the recommendations of the 2012 Electoral Boundaries Commission, it lost the Stillwater Lake area to Hammonds Plains-Lucasville and a small number of streets in the Williamswood and Harrietsfield areas to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iain Rankin (politician)
Iain Thomas Rankin (born April 9, 1983) is a Canadian politician who served as the 29th premier of Nova Scotia from February 23, 2021, to August 31, 2021. He serves in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, representing the electoral district of Timberlea-Prospect . Rankin was first elected in the 2013 Nova Scotia general election and was re-elected in the 2017 general election. On February 6, 2021, Rankin was announced the Leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. On February 23, 2021, Rankin became the 29th premier of Nova Scotia. Rankin called an election for August 17, 2021, which his Liberal Party lost to the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia. Rankin left office as Premier on August 31, 2021, when Houston took the oath. At that time, Rankin became the Leader of the Opposition in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. On January 5, 2022, Rankin announced that he will resign as leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party once a new leader ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
63rd General Assembly Of Nova Scotia
63rd General Assembly of Nova Scotia is the assembly of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly The Nova Scotia House of Assembly (french: Assemblée législative de la Nouvelle-Écosse; gd, Taigh Seanaidh Alba Nuadh), or Legislative Assembly, is the deliberative assembly of the General Assembly of Nova Scotia of the province of Nova Scotia ... that was determined in the 2017 Nova Scotia election. The assembly opened on June 16, 2017, and was dissolved July 17, 2021. Seating plan List of members Membership changes in the 63rd Assembly References 63 2017 establishments in Nova Scotia 2017 in Nova Scotia 2018 in Nova Scotia 2019 in Nova Scotia 2020 in Nova Scotia 2017 in Canadian politics 2018 in Canadian politics 2019 in Canadian politics 2020 in Canadian politics {{NovaScotia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Progressive Conservative Party Of Nova Scotia
The Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia (formerly Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia), is a moderate political party in Nova Scotia, Canada. Like most conservative parties in Atlantic Canada, it has been historically associated with the Red Tory faction of Canadian conservatism. The party is currently led by Pictou East MLA Tim Houston. The party won a majority government in the 2021 provincial election. History The Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia, registered under the Nova Scotia Elections Act as the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia, originated from the Confederation Party of Charles Tupper. Tupper united members of the pre-Confederation Conservative Party (who were predominantly United Empire Loyalists and members of the business elite) and supporters of Sir John A. Macdonald's national Conservative coalition. The party supported Macdonald's protectionist National Policy, nation-building, and the unification of British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Lawrence (politician)
Gerald A. Lawrence (born July 26, 1939) is a Canadian radio broadcaster and politician. He was the MLA for Halifax St. Margarets in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1993, and served in the Executive Council of Nova Scotia. Background Due to polio Lawrence become a paraplegic at the age of 12. He married Shelia Wooden in 1963. Employment history Jerry "Jer Bear" Lawrence was a Metro Halifax radio personality on 96CHNS with his show ''Hello Metro''. First employed in October 1959 as radio operator at CJCH Halifax, Lawrence started his on-air radio career in the summer of 1964. He later became the morning host on CJCH from 1967 to 1976. He then moved to Country 101 CHFX in 1976 but then returned part-time to CJCH. In 1985 he became the morning host at CHNS. Lawrence retired from broadcasting in 1995. His morning signature show, ''Hello Metro,'' ran for over twenty years on three different radio stations in the metro area. Political career In 1974, Lawrence won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
55th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia
55th General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia between September 6, 1988, and April 16, 1993, its membership being set in the 1988 Nova Scotia general election. Roger Bacon replaced John Buchanan as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia The Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia (formerly Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia), is a moderate political party in Nova Scotia, Canada. Like most conservative parties in Atlantic Canada, it has been historically as ... and Premier in 1990. Division of seats The division of seats within the Nova Scotia Legislature after the General Election of 1988 List of members † denotes the speaker. Ron Russell became speaker in 1991. Former members of the 55th General Assembly References * {{DEFAULTSORT:55th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia Terms of the General Assembly of Nova Scotia 1988 establishments in Nova Scotia 1993 disestablishments in Nova Scotia 20th century i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Holland (Canadian Politician)
Bruce Holland (born 1959) is a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Timberlea-Prospect in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1993 to 1998. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. In 2017, Holland ran as a candidate for the PC Party of Nova Scotia in Halifax Atlantic. Holland is currently the executive director of the Spryfield Business Commission and the publisher and founder of the Parkview News, a locally distributed paper. Early life Holland graduated from Sir John A. Macdonald High School. Political career Holland was a county councilor for Halifax County, Nova Scotia from 1991 to 1993. He entered provincial politics in the 1993 election, winning a seat in the provincial legislature. In 1997, he entered the race for the leadership of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, but finished last on the first ballot. At the convention, after receiving 264 votes on the first ballot, Holland played a king-maker role by throwing his support to Russell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
56th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia
56th General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia between May 25, 1993, and February 12, 1998, its membership being set in the 1993 Nova Scotia general election. The Liberals led by John Savage formed the government. Russell MacLellan Russell Gregoire MacLellan (born January 16, 1940) is a Canadian politician who served as the 24th premier of Nova Scotia from 1997 to 1999. Early life MacLellan was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Federal politics He was first elected to the H ... replaced Savage as party leader and Premier in 1997. Division of seats The division of seats within the Nova Scotia Legislature after the General Election of 1993 List of members † denotes the speaker. Wayne Gaudet became speaker in 1996. Gerry Fogarty became speaker in 1997. Former members of the 56th General Assembly References * {{DEFAULTSORT:56th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia Terms of the General Assembly of Nova Scotia 1993 establishments in Nova Scotia 1998 dises ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
57th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia
57th General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia between March 24, 1998, and June 18, 1999, its membership being set in the 1998 Nova Scotia general election. The Liberals led by Russell MacLellan Russell Gregoire MacLellan (born January 16, 1940) is a Canadian politician who served as the 24th premier of Nova Scotia from 1997 to 1999. Early life MacLellan was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Federal politics He was first elected to the H ... formed a minority government with the support of the Progressive Conservatives. Division of seats The division of seats within the Nova Scotia Legislature after the General Election of 1998 List of members References * {{DEFAULTSORT:57th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia Terms of the General Assembly of Nova Scotia 1998 establishments in Nova Scotia 1999 disestablishments in Nova Scotia 20th century in Nova Scotia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
58th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia
The 58th General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia from 1999 to 2003, its membership being set in the 1999 Nova Scotia election. The Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia, under John Hamm, held the most seats and thus formed the government. Division of seats List of members Notes Russell MacLellan resigned in 2001, Cecil Clarke subsequently won the by-election. Don Downe Donald Richard Downe (born 1951) is a farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Lunenburg West in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1993 to 2003 as a Liberal member. Early life Downe was born in Charlottetown, Prin ... resigned before an election was called. {{s-end 58 1999 establishments in Nova Scotia 2003 disestablishments in Nova Scotia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
59th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia
59th General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia from 2003 to 2006, its membership being set in the 2003 Nova Scotia election. No party held a majority of the seats, but the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia, under John Hamm, held the most and thus formed a minority government. Rodney MacDonald became PC leader and premier in February 2006 after Hamm's resignation. The Assembly was dissolved May 13, 2006, at MacDonald's request. Seating Plan Division of seats List of members :''Note:Premier in italics, ministers in bold. Notes # Russell MacKinnon was elected as a Liberal but left the party on April 7, 2005. In voting matters he sides with the PCs. # John Chataway of the Progressive Conservatives held this seat until his death on December 31, 2004. He was replaced by Judy Streatch in a 2005 by-election. # Danny Graham resigned as the MLA for Halifax Citadel Citadel Hill is a hill that is a National Historic Site in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
60th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia
60th General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia from 2006 to 2009. Its membership was determined in the 2006 Nova Scotia election. The Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia led by Rodney MacDonald Rodney Joseph MacDonald (born January 2, 1972) is a Canadian politician, educator and musician who served as the 26th premier of Nova Scotia from 2006 to 2009 and as MLA for the riding of Inverness in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1999 ... formed a minority government. The first session met from June 29, 2006 to July 14, 2006, October 30, 2006 to November 23, 2006, January 8, 2006 to January 11, 2006, March 19, 2007 to April 13, 2007 and October 27, 2007 to November 22, 2007. The second session met from November 22, 2007 to December 13, 2007, April 24, 2008 to May 27, 2008, October 30, 2008 to November 25, 2008, and May 1, 2009 to May 5, 2009, when the government was defeated on a money bill. Seating plan Division of seats List of members * electe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Democratic Party Of Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia New Democratic Party is a social-democratic, progressive provincial party in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the provincial entity of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP). It was founded as the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) in 1932, and became the New Democratic Party in 1961. It became the governing party of Nova Scotia following the 2009 Nova Scotia election, winning 31 seats in the Legislature, under the leadership of Premier Darrell Dexter. It is the first New Democratic Party in Atlantic Canada to form a government, and the second to form a government in a province east of Manitoba. The party lost government at the 2013 election, losing 24 seats, including Dexter's seat. The outgoing leader, Gary Burrill, is credited with bringing the party back to its left-wing roots, after the centrist policies of Dexter. The party currently holds 6 seats in the Legislature. Co-operative Commonwealth Federation 1933–1961 Since shortly after confederation, Nova ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
