Nova Scotia provincial election called for Aug. 17

Nova Scotia’s 41st general election campaign is officially underway.

N.S. Liberal Party leader Iain Rankin, who became premier in February, met Saturday with Lt.-Gov. Arthur LeBlanc to dissolve the Nova Scotia legislature. Election Day will be Aug. 17.

“This province is at a pivotal moment and we need to continue to make the right decisions for workers, for seniors, for families and for all Nova Scotians,” Rankin told reporters gathered outside Government House in downtown Halifax.

“This election will be able how we best position the province for a strong economic recovery, one that focuses on investments in infrastructure and green technology