Former Nova Scotia premier John Hamm has died at age 88.
Hamm was first elected to the legislature in 1993 as the MLA for Pictou Centre and served
as Nova Scotia’s 25th premier from 1999 to 2006.
as Nova Scotia’s 25th premier from 1999 to 2006.
In a tribute, current Premier Tim Houston says Hamm made an indelible mark on the lives of thousands of Nova Scotians. Houston says Hamm first served the province as a compassionate physician in Pictou County and then later as premier who made big changes to set our province in a better path.
Former Premier John Hamm standing in front of the NSCC Pictou Campus trades and innovation centre that bears his name (NSCC photo)
Houston says as premier, Hamm made a landmark investment in Nova Scotia Community College, calling it an investment in the province’s future.
In a tribute, Prime Minister Mark Carney says as premier, Hamm was known for his commitment to Nova Scotia; believing in outcomes over politics and fought relentlessly to secure a stronger,, more prosperous future for the province. Carney says Hamm also renegotiated the Atlantic Accord, securing a greater share of offshore energy revenues for Nova Scotia
