Iain Rankin becomes interim Nova Scotia Liberal leader, pushing for economic strategy amid $1.2B deficit.

Iain Rankin has become interim leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, succeeding Derek Mombourquette, who now serves as House Leader. With only two seats in the legislature, Rankin is calling for a comprehensive economic strategy to address the province’s projected $1.2 billion deficit, urging fiscal responsibility, public consultation, and balanced support for traditional and emerging industries. He criticized the current government’s focus on long-term natural resource projects, advocating for a broader approach. The party plans to maintain a pragmatic opposition stance ahead of a leadership election in November 2026.