Premier of Nova Scotia
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The premier of Nova Scotia is the first minister to the lieutenant governor of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia and presides over the Executive Council of Nova Scotia. Following the Westminster system, the premier is normally the leader of the political party which has the most seats in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly who is called upon by the lieutenant governor to form a government. As the province's head of government, the premier exercises considerable power.
The current premier of Nova Scotia is Tim Houston, who was sworn in on August 31, 2021.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> His party, the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia, was elected in August 2021.
Responsibilities
The premier serves as president of the Executive Council (Cabinet).<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref> They choose the other members of the Cabinet, who are then appointed by the lieutenant governor.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3">Template:Cite book</ref> As president of the Executive Council, the premier forms the government.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">Template:Cite web</ref> They lead the Executive Council’s decision-making process as the Council develops and implements the government's priorities and policies.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> The premier establishes the Executive Council’s methods of operation and organization and that of its committees.<ref name=":1" />
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