Premier Tim Houston addresses attendees at a Cape Breton University announcement, as Brian Comer, Minister of Addictions and Mental Health (left), and David Dingwall, CBU President and Vice-Chancellor, look on. (Communications Nova Scotia)

Nova Scotia premier challenges Ottawa’s plan to send asylum seekers to province

by Todd Humber September 16, 2024

written by Todd Humber September 16, 2024

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has firmly rejected a federal government proposal to send nearly 6,000 asylum seekers to the province, citing concerns about capacity and the potential impact on the province’s population growth strategy. In a statement released on Friday, Houston said, “Nova Scotia d...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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