Premier of Nova Scotia
Ministry
Provincial/State
Incumbent: Darrell Dexter
Style:	The Honourable
Appointed by:	Mayann Francis as Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
First :	Sir Charles Tupper
Formation:	July 1, 1867

The Premier of Nova Scotia is the first minister for the Canadian province of Nova Scotia who presides over the Executive Council of Nova Scotia. Following the Westminster system, the premier is normally the leader of the political party which has the most seats in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly who is called upon by the Lieutenant Governor to form a government. As the province's head of government and de facto chief executive, the premier exercises considerable power.

The current Premier of Nova Scotia is Darrell Dexter. He succeeded the former premier Rodney MacDonald on June 19, 2009.

[edit] See also

• List of premiers of Nova Scotia
• Premier (Canada)
• Prime Minister of Canada

[edit] External links

• Premier of Nova Scotia Official Site

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