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The Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia, is a moderate and centrist political party in Nova Scotia, Canada. Like most conservative parties in Atlantic Canada, they have been historically associated with the "Red Tory" faction within Canadian conservatism. The party is currently led by Pictou East MLA Tim Houston.
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This article provides a timeline of elections in Canada, including all the provincial, territorial and federal elections. The information starts from when each province was joined Confederation, and continues through to the present day.
The 1960 Nova Scotia general election was held on 7 June 1960 to elect members of the 47th House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was won by the Progressive Conservatives.
The 1953 Nova Scotia general election was held on 26 May 1953 to elect members of the 45th House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was won by the Liberal party.
The 1949 Nova Scotia general election was held on 9 June 1949 to elect members of the 44th House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was won by the Liberal party.
The 1937 Nova Scotia general election was held on 20 June 1937 to elect members of the 41st House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was won by the Liberal Party.
The 1933 Nova Scotia general election was held on 22 August 1933 to elect members of the 40th House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was won by the Liberal party.
The 1890 Nova Scotia general election was held from 14 May to 21 May 1890 to elect members of the 30th House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was won by the Liberal party.
Nova Scotia is a parliamentary democracy. Its legislature consists of the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and fifty-one members representing their electoral districts in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. As Canada's head of state, Queen Elizabeth II is the head of Nova Scotia's chief executive government. Her duties in Nova Scotia are carried out by the Lieutenant-Governor, Arthur LeBlanc. The government is headed by the Premier, Stephen McNeil, who took office October 22, 2013. Halifax is home to the House of Assembly and Lieutenant-Governor. The House of Assembly has met in Halifax at Province House since 1819.
The 30th General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia between 1890 and 1894.
Robert Hamilton Kennedy was a farmer, merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Colchester County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1911 to 1920 as a Liberal-Conservative member. His son, Cyril Kennedy became a Canadian Member of Parliament.
The 43rd General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia between March 14, 1946, and April 27, 1949.
54th General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia between November 6, 1984, and July 30, 1988, its membership being set in the 1984 Nova Scotia general election.
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 and Premier in 1990.
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 replaced Savage as party leader and Premier in 1997.
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 formed a minority government with the support of the Progressive Conservatives.
References
- Government of Nova Scotia. "Election Summary From 1867 - 2006" (PDF). Elections Statistics. Elections Nova Scotia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-09-12. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
| Preceded by 28th General Assembly of Nova Scotia | General Assemblies of Nova Scotia 1886–1890 | Succeeded by 30th General Assembly of Nova Scotia |