Iain Rankin
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Iain Rankin | |
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| 29th Premier of Nova Scotia | |
| Assumed office February 23, 2021 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | Arthur J. LeBlanc |
| Deputy | Kelly Regan |
| Preceded by | Stephen McNeil |
| Leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party | |
| Assumed office February 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen McNeil |
| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Timberlea-Prospect | |
| Assumed office October 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Estabrooks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Iain Thomas Rankin April 9, 1983 Inverness, Nova Scotia[1] |
| Political party | Nova Scotia Liberal Party |
| Residence | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Alma mater | Holland College, Mount Saint Vincent University |
| Website | Official website |
Iain Thomas Rankin[2] (born April 9, 1983) is a Canadian politician, and the 29th premier of Nova Scotia since February 23, 2021, who serves in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, representing the electoral district of Timberlea-Prospect.[3] Rankin was first elected in the 2013 Nova Scotia general election and was re-elected in the 2017 general election. On February 6, 2021, Rankin was announced the Leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.[4]
On February 23, 2021, Iain Rankin became the 29th Premier of Nova Scotia.
Early life
Born in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Rankin grew up in Timberlea, and is the son of long term Halifax city councillor Reg Rankin.[1] Rankin graduated from Sir John A. Macdonald High School.
After receiving his degree, Iain lived and worked in a number of jurisdictions throughout Canada. While living in Ottawa, Rankin worked as Director of Operations for Dymon Storage Corporation, a privately-owned company.
Rankin returned to Nova Scotia in 2011, and shortly after began his career in politics.
Education
Rankin holds a diploma in Professional Golf Management from Holland College, and a BBA from Mount Saint Vincent University.
Rankin also completed a Master of Arts in International Politics organized by the Centre Européen de Recherches Internationales et Stratégiques (CERIS).
Advocacy
Rankin, a rescue dog owner, supported the Nova Scotia government's plan to make tying pets up for longer than 12 hours illegal.[5] In 2014 with the support of local residents, Rankin participated in a campaign with lawn signs target speeders with message to slow down.[6] Through a private member’s bill and was passed by the legislature, Rankin submitted Bill 176 which will restrict Otter Lake Waste Facility to its current height and size.[7][8][9]
Political career
Rankin first sought election in 2013 and was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. While serving his first term, he served as the chair of the Liberal caucus.[10] He was vice-chair of the public accounts committee, and a member of the assembly matters and private and local bills committees. He was also a member of the House of Assembly Management Commission.
In 2014, Rankin was elected president of the provincial section of the francophone parliamentarian association, when the membership broke from tradition by not electing a member of the opposition party.[11]
On June 15, 2017, Rankin was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Environment.[12]
On July 5, 2018, Rankin was moved to Minister of Lands and Forestry in a cabinet shuffle.[13]
Rankin resigned from cabinet in October 2020, and announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.[14]
2021 Liberal leadership contest
On October 5, 2020, Rankin launched his campaign for leadership of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, following Premier Stephen McNeil's announcement that he would be stepping down from his office. The other candidates in this contest were fellow former cabinet ministers Randy Delorey and Labi Kousoulis.
Rankin ran on a policy platform consisting of six pillars: smart investments in infrastructure, modernized health care, an equitable economic recovery, bold climate action, and social and racial justice.
On February 6, 2021, Rankin was announced the Leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, and premier-designate of Nova Scotia.[4]
Premier of Nova Scotia
On February 23, 2021, Iain Rankin became the 29th Premier of Nova Scotia, replacing Stephen McNeil who retired from politics.[15]
Personal life
Iain is married to Mary Chisholm.[16]
Bills introduced
| Assembly | Act Title | Date |
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| Assembly 63, Session 1 | Environment Act (amended) | September 29, 2017 |
| Assembly 62, Session 3 | Halifax Rifles Armoury Association (repealed) | November 10, 2016 |
| Assembly 62, Session 2 176 | Otter Lake Landfill Act * | May 20, 2016 |
Electoral record
| 2017 Nova Scotia general election | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||||
| Liberal | Iain Rankin | 4,272 | 49.90 | -2.03 | ||||
| Progressive Conservative | Tim Kohoot | 2,030 | 23.71 | +4.85 | ||||
| New Democratic | Linda Moxsom-Skinner | 1,804 | 21.07 | -4.83 | ||||
| Green | Kai Trappenberg | 337 | 3.94 | +0.44 | ||||
| Atlantica | Matt Mansfield | 118 | 1.38 | +1.38 | ||||
| Total valid votes | 8,561 | 100.0 | ||||||
| Total rejected ballots | 37 | 0.43 | ||||||
| Turnout | 8,598 | 53.87 | ||||||
| Eligible voters | 15,962 | |||||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Liberal | Iain Rankin | 4,471 | 51.93 | +33.78 | |
| New Democratic Party | Linda Moxsom-Skinner | 2,230 | 25.90 | -44.31 | |
| Progressive Conservative | Dr. Bruce Pretty | 1,608 | 18.86 | +10.17 | |
| Green | Thomas Trappenberg | 300 | 3.50 | +0.55 | |
References
- ^ a b Liberal leadership candidates to square off in Cape Breton Cape Breton Post
- ^ District 47: Timberlea-Prospect cbc.ca
- ^ "Nova Scotia votes: Riding-by-riding results for Halifax region". Metro. October 8, 2013. Archived from the original on February 28, 2014. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- ^ a b "Iain Rankin will be next premier of Nova Scotia | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ^ "Hundreds gather in N.S. to celebrate provinces intention to ban dog-tethering". CTV News. February 1, 2014. Retrieved 2016-03-21.
- ^ "Halifax lawn signs target speeders with message to slow down". CBC News. October 28, 2014. Retrieved 2016-03-21.
- ^ "Otter Lake landfill bill causes commotion". The Chronicle Herald. May 20, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
- ^ "Dirty debate: Halifax city council concerned about Otter Lake landfill". Metro. Halifax. May 18, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
- ^ "City council flips its municipal lid over new Otter Lake legislation". The Coast. May 18, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
- ^ "McNeil announces summer shuffle for Nova Scotia cabinet". The Vanguard. July 24, 2015. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
- ^ "No love lost as Rankin named to head francophone association". The Chronicle Herald. January 26, 2014. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- ^ "Stephen McNeil shuffles cabinet, but vows not to change course". CBC News. June 15, 2017. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
- ^ "Premier shuffles cabinet, puts emphasis on mining sector". CBC News. July 5, 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
- ^ "2nd Liberal to enter N.S. leadership race wants more action on climate change". CBC News. October 5, 2020. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ Doucette, Keith (23 February 2021). "Premier Iain Rankin, new Nova Scotia cabinet sworn in by lieutenant-governor". Atlantic. Bell Media. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ JOHN DeMONT: Rankin vows generational, ecological change if elected Liberal leader Halifax Chronicle Herald
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