Table of Precedence

The Table of Precedence for the Province of Nova Scotia is the established order of people for official functions and events.

The Table of Precedence establishes the seating plan and the order of introduction, speeches, and official toasts. Each year the Protocol and Honours Secretariat, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, and government departments plan official functions, relying on the Table of Precedence for guidance. It is also used by other organizations to arrange events held in Nova Scotia.

 

    1. Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
    2. Premier of Nova Scotia
    3. Chief Justice of Nova Scotia
    4. Former Lieutenant Governors
    5. Former Premiers
    6. Speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
    7. Members of the Executive Council of Nova Scotia
    8. Leader of the Opposition
    9. Members of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada resident in Nova Scotia
    10. Member of the Federal Cabinet who represents Nova Scotia
    11. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
    12. Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
    13. Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division)
    14. Justices of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal
    15. Justices of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
    16. Chief Judge of the Provincial and Family Courts of Nova Scotia
    17. Associate Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia
    18. Judges of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia
    19. Associate Chief Judge of the Family Court of Nova Scotia
    20. Judges of the Family Court of Nova Scotia
    21. Leader of the Third Party
    22. Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia (with precedence governed by the date of their first election to the Legislature)
    23. Members of the Senate who represent Nova Scotia (with precedence governed by date of appointment)
    24. Members of the House of Commons who represent Nova Scotia (with precedence governed by the date of their first election to the House of Commons)
    25. Bishop of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (Anglican)
    26. Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth (Roman Catholic)
    27. Leaders of Faith Communities
    28. Consul General of France in Moncton and Halifax
    29. Consul General of the United States of America in Halifax
    30. Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality
    31. Commander, Maritime Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Force Atlantic
    32. Commander, 5th Canadian Division
    33. Assistant Commissioner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

 

The Protocol and Honours Secretariat is responsible for the interpretation of the Table of Precedence for the Province. Any questions should be directed to Chief or Protocol, Julie Langille at julie.langille@NovaScotia.ca or 902-424-4194.