Tim Houston argues that restrictive policies are stifling economic opportunity and increasing reliance on equalization payments

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Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston recently made waves by expressing a taboo sentiment in Nova Scotia: the province has banned the extraction of too many natural resources, and it is time to move toward self-sufficiency.

“We must take the ‘no’ out of Nova Scotia. Special interests have captured too many parts of our economy and have had an outsized voice in policy creation. That must end. Outright bans of entire sectors are lazy public policy, and we will reverse bans and focus on meaningful, mature discussion,” Houston said.

He added, “[We] can’t expect Nova Scotia to prosper when we ban industry after industry after industry.” The premier also questioned why the province has banned activities that are important to the economy but are conducted safely in other jurisdictions.

In another surprise move, Houston called for the revival of the Energy East pipeline project, which proposed transporting oil from Alberta to New Brunswick. His remarks signal he is serious about breaking free from the ideological constraints that have long shaped Nova Scotia’s resource policy.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston: Outright bans of entire sectors are lazy public policy.

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