Nova Scotia Article
1. Official Name
Province of Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia)
2. Capital
Halifax
3. Party in Power (January 2026)
Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia
Leader: Tim Houston (Premier since August 2021)
4. Opposition Parties
Nova Scotia Liberal Party – Leader: Zach Churchill
Nova Scotia New Democratic Party (NDP) – Leader: Claudia Chender
5. Lieutenant Governor
Arthur J. LeBlanc (in office since 2017)
6. Flag
The flag of Nova Scotia is white with a blue cross (the Cross of St. Andrew) and a gold shield in the center showing a red lion.
It is inspired by the flag of Scotland, honoring the Scottish origins of many settlers.
7. Official Symbols
Flower: Mayflower
Bird: Ring-necked Pheasant
Tree: Red Spruce
Stone: Gypsum
8. Basic Economy
The main economic sectors of Nova Scotia include fishing and seafood, the forestry industry, tourism, marine transportation and logistics, and post-secondary education and research, especially in Halifax.