Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is considering whether to publish traditional mandate letters outlining his government's goals for its second term following a decisive win in the recent provincial election. While he followed convention and published mandate letters in 2021, Houston now suggests releasing public policy before it's fully developed could be 'counterproductive'.
Houston says discussions are ongoing about his government’s goals for its second term, following his party’s decisive win in the Nov. 26 provincial election.
After Houston’s Tories won their first mandate in 2021, he followed convention and published letters outlining his policy expectations for each cabinet minister.
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