PCs change question time rules in Nova Scotia legislative committees to limit opposition inquiries

Progressive Conservative MLAs in Nova Scotia have used their majority to change the question time rules in two legislative committees. They reduced the time for opposition members, giving PCs 30 minutes, NDP 20 minutes, and Liberals 10 minutes for questions. Previously, question time was divided evenly among parties or based on a hand-raising system. PC MLA Brad McGowan argued the change was fair due to the large number of PC MLAs, while opposition members criticized it as a way to limit scrutiny of the government. Opposition leaders expressed concern over the new rules, questioning the PCs' motives and what it might indicate for future legislative sessions. They argue the changes restrict their ability to hold the government accountable.