Nova Scotia Liberal Fred Tilley quits to join governing Progressive Conservatives

NDP Leader Claudia Chender said the announcement of Tilley’s decision smelled of political gamesmanship, and she dismissed the idea that Houston needs a strong mandate to deal with Ottawa.

“The premier calling an election is about the premier consolidating his own power,” Chender said. “The premier has a majority government and he can negotiate as much as he wants with Ottawa."

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