59th General Assembly of Nova Scotia Premier John Hamm August 16, 1999 – February 24, 2006Rodney MacDonald February 24, 2006Leader of the Opposition Darrell Dexter April 29, 2001Government Progressive Conservative Party Opposition New Democratic Party Recognized Liberal Party Speaker of the House Murray Scott August 20, 1999 – February 24, 2006Cecil Clarke March 3, 2006Government House Leader Ron Russell August 20, 1999 – May 13, 2006Opposition House Leader Kevin Deveaux September 4, 2003Members 52 MLA seats Monarch Elizabeth II February 6, 1952Lieutenant Governor Myra Freeman May 17, 20001st session September 4, 2003 – May 4, 20062nd session May 4, 2006 – May 13, 2006
59th General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia from 2003 to 2006, its membership being set in the 2003 Nova Scotia election . No party held a majority of the seats, but the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia , under John Hamm , held the most and thus formed a minority government . Rodney MacDonald became PC leader and premier in February 2006 after Hamm's resignation. The Assembly was dissolved May 13, 2006, at MacDonald's request.
Division of seats
List of members
Note:Premier in italics, ministers in bold.'
Seating Plan
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Notes
^ Russell MacKinnon was elected as a Liberal but left the party on April 7, 2005. In voting matters he sides with the PCs.
^ John Chataway of the Progressive Conservatives held this seat until his death on December 31, 2004. He was replaced by Judy Streatch in a 2005 by-election.
^ Danny Graham resigned as the MLA for Halifax Citadel on October 7, 2005. A by-election was set, but was then superseded by the 2006 general election.