Premier of Nova Scotia

Infobox minister office
border = provincial
minister = prime
title = Premier
jurisdiction = Nova Scotia


incumbent = Rodney MacDonald
his/her = His
appointed_by = Myra Freeman
governor = Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
first_minister = Sir Charles Tupper
date = July 1, 1867The Premier of Nova Scotia is the first minister for the Canadian province of Nova Scotia who 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 and "de facto" chief executive, the premier exercises considerable power.

The current Premier of Nova Scotia is Rodney MacDonald

ee also

* List of Nova Scotia premiers
* Premier (Canada)
* Prime Minister of Canada

External links

* [http://www.gov.ns.ca/prem/ Premier of Nova Scotia Official Site]