RCMP in Nova Scotia are investigating after violence broke out among a group of protestors during an event with Premier Tim Houston.
Houston was speaking to the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce at Acadia University yesterday where he was met by a group of peaceful protestors outside.
Onwards we go. Looking forward to continuing on the road across Nova Scotia this summer. pic.twitter.com/6MKMuJsXeA
— Tim Houston (@TimHoustonNS) July 15, 2026
In an address posted to social media last evening, Houston described what happened after the event as anything but civil.
“What happened after the event wasn’t peaceful – it was violence,” said Houston. “In trying to leave the venue my vehicle and my team’s vehicles were swarmed by rioters. They blocked us in, they were pushing law enforcement, climbed on top of the car I was in, pounding on the windows – and someone smashed the windshield of the vehicle while I was inside it.”
Houston was escorted back inside and left the event in an RCMP vehicle.
The investigation continues and so far no charges have been laid.
I condemn the violence following Premier Houston’s speaking event in the Annapolis Valley.
In Canada, we have the right to protest peacefully. There is no excuse to resort to violence and intimidation.
Thank you to the RCMP and law enforcement who responded quickly to keep…
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) July 15, 2026
In a post to social media, Prime Minister Mark Carney says while Canadians have the right to a peaceful protest, there is no excuse for violence or intimidation.
Premier Tony Wakeham echoes that sentiment, calling the violence directed at Premier Houston “unacceptable.”
What took place following Premier @TimHoustonNS’s speaking event today in the Annapolis Valley is unacceptable.
Canadians have the right to express their views, and peaceful protest is a cornerstone of our democracy. However, violence and unlawful behaviour have no place in our…
— Tony Wakeham (@TonyWakehamNL) July 15, 2026
