Speculation around an early N.S. election grows [Video]

Election speculation continues to increase in Nova Scotia where many in political opposition believe Premier Tim Houston will call an early election this weekend.

Houston has deflected the question only to say he’s weighing on what’s best to do for Nova Scotians while suggesting there’s some pressing issues the government’s negotiating with Ottawa that may move him to call an election sooner than later.

“If we determine that an election is in the best interest of Nova Scotians to deal with affordability, to deal with having a better bargaining position with Ottawa, then we’ll have an election,” said Houston.

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Houston lists other issues with Ottawa that need resolutions, like who will cover the costs to repair and build up the Chignecto Isthmus– a $650 million construction project that Ottawa has agreed to pay half while leaving …