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Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston on the future of his province

6/18/202625 min

When it comes to provincial politics these days, pipelines and separatist movements are making a lot of headlines. But for many Canadians things like healthcare and housing are still the most important. In Nova Scotia, that's certainly the case, with ongoing emergency room closures, big changes to primary care access, and one of the lowest housing vacancy rates in the country.. We talk to Premier Tim Houston about what progress has been made, and what he sees as the state of this nation, after five years in office.

Clips

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First 90 seconds

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  2. David Ridgen0:34

    [upbeat music] This is a CBC podcast.

  3. Matt Galloway· Host0:37

    Hello, I'm Matt Galloway, and this is The Current podcast. When it comes to provincial politics these days, pipelines and separatist movements are making a lot of headlines. But for many Canadians, day-to-day issues like healthcare and housing are still top of mind. In Nova Scotia, that is certainly the case, with ongoing emergency room closures, big changes to primary care access, and one of the lowest housing vacancy rates in the entire country. The Premier of Nova Scotia, Tim Houston, campaigned in the beginning on fixing that province's healthcare system. After five years in office, what progress has been made, and what does he see as the state of this nation? As part of our conversations with leaders across this country, we're joined from Halifax by the Premier of Nova Scotia, Tim Houston. Premier, good morning.

  4. Tim Houston· Guest1:20

    Thanks for having me. Appreciate it.

  5. Matt Galloway· Host1:21

    We have been, as I said, speaking with provincial and territorial leaders across Canada. I was just in Victoria speaking with the Premier of British Columbia, David Eby. Before that

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