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Tim Houston
CanadaPremiers & mayorsConservative Party of CanadaNova Scotia · Pictou EastPremier of Nova Scotia

Tim Houston

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Tim Houston is a Canadian politician serving as the 30th Premier of Nova Scotia since 2021 and leader of the Progressive Conservative Party. A chartered accountant by profession, he was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in 2013 representing Pictou East. Houston led his party to a majority government in 2021 and a supermajority in 2024. His administration has focused on healthcare reform, natural resource development, and infrastructure, though his policies regarding budget cuts to arts and heritage, as well as executive oversight, have faced significant public and opposition criticism.

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Born
April 10, 1970 · 56 years old
Birth place
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Education
Halifax West High School, Saint Mary's University
Career
Chartered Accountant, insurance industry professional

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