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The Crown in Nova Scotia

  • French: La Couronne en Nouvelle-Écosse

Governs Nova Scotia

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  • Royal assent

    Gives royal assent to bills passed by the House of Assembly, which makes them law (Constitution Act, 1867, ss. 55, 90).

  • Summons and dissolves the House

    Summons, prorogues and dissolves the House of Assembly, calling general elections (on the Premier's advice).

  • Appoints the Premier and ministers

    Appoints the Premier and, on the Premier's advice, the members of the Executive Council.

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  • canada.ca · checked Authority renamed to the "The Crown in <province>" pattern used by AB, BC, NL, ON, QC; naming change only For: The Crown in Nova Scotia
  • lt.gov.ns.ca · checked provincial: Official website. For: The Crown in Nova Scotia
  • laws-lois.justice.gc.ca · checked provincial: Constitution Act, 1867, ss. 92, 92A, 93, 95 (and the Acts named in the description). For: Royal assent, Summons and dissolves the House, Appoints the Premier and ministers
  • laws-lois.justice.gc.ca · checked provincial: Office and how it is filled. For: Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
  • lt.gov.ns.ca · checked provincial: His Honour's biography: Michael John Savage installed as the 34th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia on December 13, 2024. For: Mike Savage as Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia

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