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Clarion tracks Iain Rankin's public record in Nova Scotia — the bills they sponsor, their recent interventions in the chamber, and the meetings registered with them, each cited to the official source and refreshed each morning.
- Party
- Nova Scotia Liberal Party
- Riding
- Timberlea-Prospect
- Jurisdiction
- Nova Scotia
- Contact
- info@iainrankin.ca
Role as last recorded — rosters change between elections and cabinet shuffles; verify currency against the official source.
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Recent interventions
A teaser slice of each chamber intervention — read the full text on the official record.
FTB: WELL-BEING APPROACH TO CREATING BUDGETS - CONSIDER
We are going to continue to raise questions about the lack of support for addictions support. The programs that have been removed from marginalized populations, the delayed payments to Bryony House, the cuts to the gende…
2026-04-08House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
Bill No. 193 - Powering the Economy Act.
Once again, in this bill the government shows they're willing to overreach into municipal planning decisions. The government simply has a mistrust for local decision-making, especially when it comes to councillors, and e…
2026-04-08House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
Bill No. 224 - Increasing Grocer Competition Act.
I'm happy to stand today to support Bill No. 224. I think it's in the interest of increasing food availability and accessibility for Nova Scotians. When we're looking at the restrictive covenants and exclusivity clauses…
2026-04-08House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
FTB: WELL-BEING APPROACH TO CREATING BUDGETS - CONSIDER
I am talking about outcomes. I am not talking about a race to who could spend the most money. When you grow the size of government from $13 billion to $19 billion, that doesn't mean that you are improving the quality of…
2026-04-08House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
Bill No. 193 - Powering the Economy Act.
Speaker, I brought up a number of points around this during Committee of the Whole House and some of the amendments that were brought forward, especially the amendment that we were really adamant should be entertained. O…
2026-04-08House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
GOV'T. (N.S.): WORSENING HOUSING CRISIS - RECTIFY
Thank you, Speaker. I am glad to rise on this really important issue and commend the member who has been consistently speaking out on behalf of folks who are living homeless, living rough, those most vulnerable, and the…
2026-04-08House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
JONES, COLLEEN: DEATH OF - TRIBUTE
Thank you, Speaker. I want to recognize the late, great Colleen Jones who passed away last November after a battle with cancer. Colleen Jones achieved the highest heights you can achieve in curling, winning six Scotties…
2026-04-08House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
FTB: WELL-BEING APPROACH TO CREATING BUDGETS - CONSIDER
We are six weeks into this sitting and Nova Scotians are still wondering how this government decided to make deep cuts to arts, culture, recreation, research. In jurisdictions like New Zealand, governments use a well-be…
2026-04-08House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
PREM.: SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACTS ON CHILDREN - ADDRESS
More and more parents are raising real concerns about the impact social media is having on their children, from anxiety and bullying to exposure to harmful content at a young age. These aren't just abstract concerns. The…
2026-04-07House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
PREM.: SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACTS ON CHILDREN - ADDRESS
Thank you for the answer. Nova Scotia has an opportunity to lead by setting a minimum age of 16 for social media use and by starting honest conversations with families about what safeguards are needed. Other provinces a…
2026-04-07House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
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