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The Executive Council of Nova Scotia (informally and more commonly, the Cabinet of Nova Scotia ) is the cabinet of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
Almost always made up of members of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly , the Cabinet is similar in structure and role to the Canadian Cabinet while being smaller in size with different portfolios.
The Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia , as representative of the Queen in Right of Nova Scotia , heads the council, and is referred to as the Governor-in-Council . Other members of the Cabinet, who advise, or minister , the viceroy , are selected by the Premier of Nova Scotia and appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor. Most cabinet ministers are the head of a ministry , but this is not always the case.
Current Cabinet [ ]
The current ministry has been in place since August 31, 2021, when Premier Tim Houston established his cabinet.
Lieutenant-Governor
Arthur Joseph LeBlanc
(2017–)
Portfolio
Minister
Premier of Nova Scotia
President of the Executive Council
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
Minister of Trade
Minister of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness
Tim Houston
(2021–)
Deputy Premier
Deputy President of the Executive Council
Minister of Finance and Treasury Board
Minister of Labour Relations
Minister of Gaelic Affairs
Minister responsible for the Credit Union Act
Minister responsible for the Insurance Act and the Insurance Premiums Tax Act
Minister responsible for the Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Minister responsible for Part I of the Gaming Control Act
Minister responsible for the Securities Act
Minister responsible for the Utility and Review Board Act
Minister responsible for the Chartered Professional Accountants Act
Allan MacMaster
(2021–)
Minister of Communities, Cultures, Tourism and Heritage
Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs
Minister responsible for the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Initiatives
Minister responsible for the Heritage Property Act
Minister of the Voluntary Sector
Pat Dunn
(2021–)
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Minister Responsible for the Office of Emergency Management
Minister responsible for Military Relations
John Lohr
(2021–)
Minister of Community Services
Minister of L'nu Affairs
Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Karla MacFarlane
(2021–)
Minister of Seniors and Long-term Care
Barbara Adams
(2021–)
Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Chair of Treasury and Policy Board
Tim Halman
(2021–)
Minister of Public Works
Minister responsible for Sydney Tar Ponds Agency (NS)
Minister responsible for the Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Kim Masland
(2021–)
Attorney General and Minister of Justice
Provincial Secretary
Minister of Labour Relations
Minister responsible for the Elections Act
Minister responsible for the Human Rights Act
Minister responsible for the Regulations Act
Minister responsible for Part II of the Workers’ Compensation Act
Minister responsible for the Retail Business Designated Day Closing Day Act
Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Police Complaints Commissioner
Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Police Review Board
Minister responsible for the Accessibility Act
Brad Johns
(2021–)
Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables
Tory Rushton
(2021–)
Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Steve Craig
(2021–)
Minister of the Public Service Commission
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services
Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie
Minister responsible for Part II of the Gaming Control Act
Minister responsible for the Residential Tenancies Act
Colton LeBlanc
(2021–)
Minister of Communications Nova Scotia
Minister Responsible for Office of Mental Health and Addictions
Minister responsible for Youth
Brian Comer
(2021–)
Minister of Health and Wellness
Minister responsible for the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment
Michelle Thompson
(2021–)
Minister of Labour Skills and Immigration
Minister responsible for the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act
Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Act (except Part II)
Jill S. Balser
(2021–)
Minister of Agriculture
Minister responsible for the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act
Greg Morrow
(2021–)
Minister of Economic Development
Minister responsible for Nova Scotia Business Incorporated
Minister responsible for the Innovation Corporation Act
Susan Corkum-Greek
(2021–)
Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development
Becky Druhan
(2021–)
Minister of Advanced Education
Brian Wong
(2021–)
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