Nova Scotia premier adopts conciliatory tone towards Ottawa after election win

Nova Scotia's Premier Tim Houston is adopting a more conciliatory tone towards the federal government after his party's recent election victory. His Progressive Conservatives won 43 of 55 seats, shifting from previous criticisms of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government. Houston noted a change in tone following a meeting with Trudeau, expressing a willingness to collaborate on issues like carbon pricing and funding for the Chignecto Isthmus project. The federal government has offered to cover half of the estimated $650 million needed for improvements. As Nova Scotia faces potential tariffs from the incoming U.S. president, Houston supports a united approach with Trudeau to protect trade interests. Nearly 70% of the province's exports go to the U.S., highlighting the importance of maintaining strong trade relations.