N.S. legislature wraps up fall sitting [Video]

HALIFAX –

The fall sitting of the Nova Scotia legislature concluded Friday after just 10 sitting days, but the government says that was enough time to get important work done.

The quick wrap-up came after the governing Progressive Conservatives had called the House of Assembly back earlier than usual on Sept. 5, adding fuel to early election speculation.

But Premier Tim Houston downplayed the significance of the short sitting when asked about it by reporters.

“I don’t look at the length of time, I just look at what we are trying to accomplish,” Houston said. “What I’m really concerned about is the impact on Nova Scotians and I think the legislation that was passed during the session will have a significant impact.”

However, the sitting was characterized as a “nothing burger” by Opposition Liberal Leader Zach Churchill, who noted that the premier seemed more preoccupied with fighting the federal government because “he …