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.

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