Twenty-one members of the legislative assembly will take on the role of ministerial assistants as the government continues to address areas important to Nova Scotians, including healthcare, housing and affordability.
Premier Tim Houston announced the appointments today, December 19.
“We have a lot of talent in this new government, and I’m pleased to have members of our team stepping up to tackle the issues that matter most to Nova Scotians,” said Premier Houston. “We’re lowering taxes, recruiting doctors and building across the province. I’m excited for all that’s to come.”
The new ministerial assistants include:
- Rick Burns, Cyber Security and Digital Solutions
Ministerial assistants focus on priority files in their respective departments, supporting the minister and policy development.