Cabinet of the Canadian province
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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 federal Canadian cabinet, though smaller in size with different portfolios.
The Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia , as representative of the King in Right of Nova Scotia , heads the executive council, and is referred to as the Governor-in-Council . Other members are selected by the Premier of Nova Scotia and appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor. Most cabinet ministers are the head of a department , but this is not always the case.
The current ministry has been in place since October 24, 2024, following the resignation of Allan MacMaster as Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance.
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 Environment and Climate Change
Chair of Treasury and Policy Board
Minister of Finance and Treasury Board
Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Minister of Labour Relations
Minister of Gaelic Affairs
Minister of the Voluntary Sector
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
Minister responsible for the Heritage Property Act
Tim Halman
(2021–)
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Minister Responsible for the Office of Emergency Management
John Lohr
(2021–)
Attorney General and Minister of Justice
Provincial secretary
Minister of Seniors and Long-term Care
Minister responsible for Military Relations
Minister responsible for the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism
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
Barbara Adams
(2021–)
Minister of Public Works
Minister responsible for Sydney Tar Ponds Agency (NS)
Minister responsible for the Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the Build Nova Scotia Act
Kim Masland
(2021–)
Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables
Tory Rushton
(2021–)
Minister of Service Nova Scotia
Minister of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions
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 of Addictions and Mental Health
Minister responsible for Youth
Brian Comer
(2021–)
Minister of Health and Wellness
Minister responsible for the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment
Minister responsible for Healthcare Redevelopment
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)
Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
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 the Invest Nova Scotia Act
Susan Corkum-Greek
(2021–)
Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development
Becky Druhan
(2021–)
Minister of Advanced Education
Brian Wong
(2021–)
Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Kent Smith
(2023–)
Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs
Minister of the Public Service Commission
Twila Grosse
(2023–)
Minister of Community Services
Brendan Maguire
(2024–)