Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand

Nova Scotia Today | May 27, 2026

Episode Summary

Hour 1: • Kelly Bennett, Abacus Data • Minister Leah Martin • Moshe Lander, Concordia University Hour 2: • It's the Open Hour. Dan takes your calls! Hour 3: • • • •

Episode Notes

In Hour 1, Kelly Bennett, Vice President & Atlantic Lead at Abacus Data joins Dan to discuss how Premier Tim Houston and the Progressive Conservatives continue to lead in Nova Scotia, despite a sharp decline in support since earlier this year. Leah Martin, Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women joins the show to discuss the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision recognizing a new category of legal claim related to intimate partner violence in a landmark ruling seen as a significant step forward for survivors across the country. Moshe Lander, economist at Concordia University, discusses reports that a U.S.-based company is proposing a massive $1.5 billion mixed-use development near the airport.In Hour 2, Dr. Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Dan takes your calls during the Mid-Week Meltdown.