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Premier Condemns Protests as RCMP Raids Cannabis Shop

4/6/2026

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  • Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston condemned highway blockades by protesters, saying they undermine public safety.
  • The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) raided an unregulated cannabis shop in Cape Breton, prompting renewed debate over Mi'kmaw jurisdiction.
  • Potlotek First Nation leaders rejected the RCMP’s label of the protests as illegal, calling them a demonstration of unity.
  • Houston emphasized the need for regulated cannabis sales and urged First Nations collaboration to ensure safety.