N.S. PC win linked to overall Liberal unpopularity: political scientist [Video]

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is celebrating his second consecutive majority mandate after winning the 2024 provincial election with 43 seats, up from 34.

“Tonight, they have sent us a message, and I received that message, and that message is loud and clear: ‘Keep going’”, Houston told an excited crowd of supporters on Tuesday night.

According to political science professor Jeff MacLeod, it’s not difficult to figure out what has happened to Liberals, not just in Nova Scotia but in other parts of Canada.

The election result could be construed as an indication of how far the Liberal party has fallen in the province. The Liberals are now in third place with just two seats, losing official opposition status to the NDP.

“The Liberal brand, or image if you will, collapsed entirely,” said MacLeod. “And I think they were successfully linked by their opponents to the federal Trudeau Liberals.”

Premier …