HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government argued in court on Tuesday that Ottawa is solely responsible for infrastructure that protects the low-lying strip of land that links the province with New Brunswick.

"A flood could sever Nova Scotia from the rest of Canada," said Daniel Boyle, who represents Nova Scotia's attorney general.{ai:summary}Nova Scotia's government contended in court that the federal government is entirely accountable for the infrastructure protecting the vulnerable land connection to New Brunswick. The case highlights the ongoing debate over responsibilities for regional infrastructure maintenance. #politics

Nova Scotia takes Ottawa to court, saying feds must protect land link

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