Speaker reopens Province House with new rules

On 2026-04-03, Nova Scotia Legislature Speaker Danielle Barkhouse reopened Province House to the public under new visitor restrictions after a protest disrupted a budget vote. The new rules barred gallery visitors who were present during the disruption and prohibited cellphones, reading, writing, sketching, or speaking during debates. Barkhouse said the measures were intended to keep the House rules in place and address staff safety concerns.