PC Party Nova Scotia

Dear Progressive Conservative:

Since my last report to you, there continues to be a lot of activity in our
party throughout the province. 

First, I would be remiss in not acknowledging Karen Casey's recent news
about not seeking the leadership of our party on a permanent basis.  Since
accepting the invitation of our MLAs in June to become interim leader, which
was unanimously ratified by the provincial executive, she has performed
admirably in this role, listening to Nova Scotians and letting people know

As the discussion around the Progressive Conservativeleadership convention and potential candidates escalates, it seems to be the opportune time for me to let Nova Scotians know where I stand.
 
In June 2009 I was asked and I agreed to assume the responsibilities of the leader in the interim until delegates chose their next leader at the convention in October 2010.   I was advised by the Party President that this recommendation from Caucus to Provincial Party executive received unanimous support from members of the executive.
 

Dear Progressive Conservative:

Dear Progressive Conservative:

My original plan in the days ahead was to provide you with an update from our just completed 2010 annual general meeting.  Recent events have overtaken that, but I will provide that report later this month.

The past week has been quite a rollercoaster. 

HALIFAX – A prominent Ontario Progressive Conservative Member of Provincial Parliament is coming home to her roots to speak to Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives,

HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives will gather in Halifax in February for their 2010 Annual General Meeting.

The convention will take place at the Westin Nova Scotia Hotel from February 5-7.

Helen Gillis, chair of the 2010 annual meeting committee, said she is pleased to announce that the Honourable Flora MacDonald will be guest speaker at the Saturday luncheon on February 6. The luncheon will commemorate the sixty years of service by the Nova Scotia PC Women’s Association.

HALIFAX – Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley’s newest Member of Parliament is stepping down as president of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia.

Scott Armstrong, who was elected Conservative MP in Monday’s federal by-election, said he owes it to his new constituents to focus on representing them full time in the House of Commons. He submitted a letter of resignation to provincial Progressive Conservative leader Karen Casey earlier today.

Party approves location and new date for leadership convention

HALIFAX, NS – Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives will be holding their leadership convention at the Cunard Centre in Halifax on October 29th and 30th of 2010.

The party’s executive committee ratified the date and rules for the convention at a weekend meeting in Windsor.

HALIFAX – Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives will choose their next provincial leader next year.

At a meeting yesterday in Halifax, the party’s provincial executive chose a leadership convention for November 5-6, 2010, at a location to be determined in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Electoral District of Antigonish

Maurice (Moe) SMITH NDP 3,310 x
Darren THOMPSON Progressive Conservative 2,855
Miles TOMPKINS Liberal 1,830
Michael MARSHALL Green Party of Nova Scotia 74

Electoral District of Inverness

Allan MACMASTER Progressive Conservative 3,155 x
Ian MCNEIL Liberal 3,105
Bert LEWIS NDP 2,342
Nathalie ARSENAULT Green Party of Nova Scotia 223