Nova Scotia Premier appoints new Finance Minister after cabinet resignation

Tim Halman's swearing-in ceremony for his new role as finance minister and deputy premier quietly took place on Oct. 24.In a brief statement, Houston said Halman will retain the environment portfolio as he replaces Allan MacMaster who resigned as finance minister and deputy premier on Thursday.

The cabinet change comes as speculation mounts about a snap provincial election call as early as this weekend. “With the strong potential of a government change in Ottawa, it will be important for our region to be represented by someone with experience at the highest levels of government,” MacMaster said. “It was an honour to be part of Premier Houston’s cabinet for the past three years.”

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Nova Scotia premier appoints new finance minister after cabinet resignationNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has announced a cabinet shuffle today, appointing Tim Halman as finance minister and deputy premier.
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