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| Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Chambre d'assemblée de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Taigh Seanaidh Alba NuadhNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_0_0
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| TypeNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_1_0
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| TypeNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_2_0
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Lower house (1758–1928) then unicameral house of the General Assembly of Nova ScotiaNova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_0_2_1
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| HistoryNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_3_0
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| FoundedNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_4_0
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1758 (1758)Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_0_4_1
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| LeadershipNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_5_0
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| SpeakerNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_6_0
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Kevin Murphy, Liberal
since October 24, 2013Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_0_6_1
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| House LeaderNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_7_0
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Geoff MacLellan, Liberal
since June 15, 2017Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_0_7_1
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| Opposition House LeaderNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_8_0
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Allan MacMaster, PC
since February 28, 2019Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_0_8_1
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| PremierNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_9_0
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Stephen McNeil, LiberalNova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_0_9_1
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| StructureNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_10_0
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| SeatsNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_11_0
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51Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_0_11_1
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| Political groupsNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_12_0
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Government
Official Opposition
Other PartiesNova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_0_12_1
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| ElectionsNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_13_0
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| Last electionNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_14_0
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May 30, 2017Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_0_14_1
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| Next electionNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_15_0
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TBDNova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_0_15_1
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| Meeting placeNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_16_0
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| WebsiteNova Scotia House of Assembly_header_cell_0_17_0
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The Nova Scotia House of Assembly (French: Chambre d'assemblée de la Nouvelle-Écosse; Scottish Gaelic: Taigh Seanaidh Alba Nuadh), or Legislative Assembly, is the deliberative assembly of the General Assembly of Nova Scotia of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_0
The assembly is the oldest in Canada, having first sat in 1758, and in 1848 was the site of the first responsible government in the British Empire. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_1
Bills passed by the House of Assembly are given royal assent by the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia in the name of the Queen. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_2
Originally (in 1758), the Legislature consisted of the Crown represented by a governor (later a lieutenant governor), the appointed Nova Scotia Council holding both executive and legislative duties and an elected House of Assembly (lower chamber). Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_3
In 1838, the council was replaced by an executive council with the executive function and a legislative council with the legislative functions based on the House of Lords. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_4
In 1928, the Legislative Council was abolished and the members pensioned off. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_5
There are 51 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) representing 51 electoral districts. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_6
(With the next general election, there will be 55 electoral districts.) Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_7
Members nearly always represent one of the three main political parties of the province: the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia, and Nova Scotia New Democratic Party. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_8
The assembly meets in Province House. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_9
Located in Halifax Province House is a National Historic Site and Canada's oldest and smallest legislative building. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_10
It opened on February 11, 1819. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_11
The building was also the original home to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, and the location of the "Freedom of the Press" trial of Joseph Howe. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_12
Its main entrance is found on Hollis Street in Halifax. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_13
Officers Nova Scotia House of Assembly_section_0
A number of officers of the house are appointed in accordance with legislation passed by the house. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_14
These officers fulfil numerous functions as perscribed in the relevant legislation.There are two categories of officers: Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_15
Officers under the Authority of the Speaker Nova Scotia House of Assembly_section_1
The Speaker of the House has authority over the following offices and officers: Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_16
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- ClerkNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_0_0
- HansardNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_0_1
- House OperationsNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_0_2
- Legislative CommitteesNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_0_3
- Legislative CounselNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_0_4
- Legislative LibraryNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_0_5
- Legislative Television Broadcasting ServicesNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_0_6
- Sergeant-at-ArmsNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_0_7
- Speaker’s Administration OfficeNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_0_8
Independent Officers Nova Scotia House of Assembly_section_2
These include the Auditor General, the Office of the Ombudsman and the Office of the Conflict of Interest Commissioner. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_17
The Chief Electoral Officer of Nova Officer as head of Elections Nova Scotia is also appointed by a majority vote of the house and is considered an officer of the house. Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_18
Party standings Nova Scotia House of Assembly_section_3
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| AffiliationNova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_0_0
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MembersNova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_0_2
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| Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_1_0
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LiberalNova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_1_1
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26Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_1_2
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| Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_2_0
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Progressive ConservativeNova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_2_1
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18Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_2_2
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| Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_3_0
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New DemocraticNova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_3_1
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5Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_3_2
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| Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_4_0
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IndependentNova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_4_1
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2Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_4_2
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| Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_5_0
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VacantNova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_5_1
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0Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_5_2
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| TotalNova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_6_0
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51Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_6_2
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| Government majorityNova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_7_0
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1Nova Scotia House of Assembly_cell_1_7_2
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Current members Nova Scotia House of Assembly_section_4
Committees Nova Scotia House of Assembly_section_5
Standing Committees Nova Scotia House of Assembly_section_6
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- Assembly MattersNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_1_9
- Community ServicesNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_1_10
- Natural Resources and Economic DevelopmentNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_1_11
- HealthNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_1_12
- Human ResourcesNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_1_13
- Internal AffairsNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_1_14
- Law AmendmentsNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_1_15
- Private & Local BillsNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_1_16
- Public AccountsNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_1_17
- Veterans AffairsNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_1_18
Committees of the Whole House Nova Scotia House of Assembly_section_7
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- BillsNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_2_19
- SupplyNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_2_20
- Supply SubcommitteeNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_2_21
Select Committee Nova Scotia House of Assembly_section_8
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- Participation in the Democratic ProcessNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_3_22
Recent Former Select Committees Nova Scotia House of Assembly_section_9
(final reports filed) Nova Scotia House of Assembly_sentence_19
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- Electoral BoundariesNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_4_23
- Fire SafetyNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_4_24
- National UnityNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_4_25
- Petroleum Product PricingNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_4_26
- Workers' Compensation ActNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_4_27
Special Committee Nova Scotia House of Assembly_section_10
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- to Review the Estimates of the Auditor GeneralNova Scotia House of Assembly_item_5_28
Seating plan Nova Scotia House of Assembly_section_11
See also Nova Scotia House of Assembly_section_12
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Credits to the contents of this page go to the authors of the corresponding Wikipedia page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova Scotia House of Assembly.