Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil announced Thursday he will step down. McNeil said he will continue to act as premier and Liberal Party leader until the party chooses a replacement. Nova Scotia does not have fixed election dates but is due for an election by 2022. McNeil said he didn't pursue politics with the ambition to become party leader or premier. "I have valued the opportunity to debate Premier McNeil on the issues that matter most to people in our communities.

Source: CBC News August 06, 2020 15:25 UTC