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Premier of Nova Scotia
Arms of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.svg
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Incumbent
Stephen McNeil

since October 22, 2013
Government of Nova Scotia
Office of the Premier
Style The Honourable
Member of
  • Executive Council
Reports to Legislative Assembly
Seat Halifax Regional Municipality
Appointer Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
Term length At Her Majesty's pleasure
Inaugural holder Hiram Blanchard
Formation July 4, 1867
Salary $89,234.90 plus $112,791.20 (indemnity and allowances)

The Premier of Nova Scotia is the first minister to the lieutenant governor of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. They deal over the Executive Council of Nova Scotia. The premier is normally the leader of the political party which has the most seats in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.

The current Premier of Nova Scotia is Stephen McNeil, who was appointed on October 8, 2013 and was sworn in on October 22, 2013.

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