Iain Rankin, Former NS Premier and Leader of Liberals, Announces Resignation

Premier Iain Rankin fields a question at a Halifax Chamber of Commerce pre-election event in Halifax on Aug. 4, 2021. The Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan

HALIFAX—Former Nova Scotia premier Iain Rankin is resigning as leader of the provincial Liberal party after reflecting on his future over the holiday season.

Rankin served as premier of the province for just over six months before losing in a summer election to the Progressive Conservatives.