December 8, 2025
Effective today, Iain Rankin will take over as Interim Leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. As planned following last year’s election, Rankin and Derek Mombourquette have been sharing the responsibility of rebuilding the Party, and it is now Rankin’s turn to assume the leadership role. Mombourquette will take on the duties of House Leader.
Over the past year, both Liberal MLAs have worked to renew the Party and offer Nova Scotians a centrist, solutions-focused alternative. Rankin says he’s looking forward to carrying that momentum into the months ahead and being constructive in opposition.
“Nova Scotians need to see public money spent more responsibly, with legislative oversight,” said Rankin.
In his first act as Interim Leader, Rankin is calling for a comprehensive economic strategy in response to the Houston government’s record $1.2 billion deficit.
“This government has been spending without any coherent plan, and it’s put us in a vulnerable economic position that will affect Nova Scotians for generations,” said Rankin. “We need a long-term, disciplined economic plan that must include reviewing departmental over-spending, so we can both scale traditional sectors and help launch emerging industries to keep government programs sustainable.”
Over the next year, the Liberal caucus will stay focused on pragmatic, forward-looking solutions and continuing the work of rebuilding and offering Nova Scotians a balanced path ahead.