Halifax council appoints acting chief administrative officer

Halifax City Hall is seen on Aug. 8, 2025. (Callum Smith/CTV News Atlantic)

Halifax Regional Council has named the acting chief administrative officer for the municipality.

Brad Anguish will take over for Cathie O’Toole, who announced her retirement in July after two years in the position.

The municipality says Anguish has led several major projects, including the cleanup of Halifax Harbour and the Cogswell District project.

Anguish, a professional engineer, will assume the role next Monday.

“I want to thank Mayor Fillmore and Regional Council for this opportunity,” Anguish said in a news release from the municipality.

“I’m looking forward to working together with Council and senior leadership to advance our priorities and deliver excellent municipal services for our residents.”

The municipality says Anguish will delegate duties to O’Toole, as required, before her last day on Oct. 17.

Dalhousie University has named her its new vice-president of finance and administration, which she is set to begin on Oct. 20.

The municipality says the process to recruit a permanent CAO will not start until there is ”more clarity from the Province of Nova Scotia regarding possible legislative changes that will impact the role.”

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