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N.S. premier will not waive confidentiality so former minister can talk police probes
Premier Tim Houston rejects waiving cabinet confidentiality despite calls from former minister Becky Druhan and opposition leaders amid police interference questions.
- On Feb. 28, 2026, Premier Tim Houston refused to waive cabinet confidentiality, saying he would 'never' allow it despite Becky Druhan's request to speak publicly about police influence.
- Constrained by legal rules, Druhan told legislators that she is limited by strict legal rules, cabinet confidentiality, and solicitor-client privilege during question period Thursday, with Marland noting such waivers are rare.
- Justice Minister Scott Armstrong said Wednesday there has been 'no illicit contact' and called Nova Scotia's justice system independence sacrosanct, saying he takes offence at the implication.
- Both opposition NDP and Liberal leaders said Friday they favour Druhan being granted privilege amid bad blood between the two individuals.
- Experts say an inquiry would normally be required, with Tom Urbaniak emphasizing confidentiality seems unlikely unless Druhan is called as a witness in a future investigation.
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N.S. premier will not waive confidentiality so former minister can talk police probes
HALIFAX - The premier of Nova Scotia says he won't allow his former justice minister to reveal cabinet secrets, after she pressed his government about whether there was political interference
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The Premier of Nova Scotia stated that he would not allow his former Minister of Justice to reveal cabinet secrets, after she had questioned her government about possible political interference in police investigations.
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