Nova Scotia legislature sitting marked by moves to consolidate power, political scientist warns

With the Nova Scotia legislature expected to adjourn Wednesday, a political scientist says the winter sitting was marked by government moves aimed at increasing cabinet’s authority and shrinking the legislature’s ability to provide oversight.Tom Urbaniak, a professor at the University of Cape Breton, said the government’s multiple omnibus bills paint the picture of a government working to consolidate its power after winning a sweeping majority last fall.