N.S. Premier Tim Houston takes over as Energy minister amid cabinet shuffle

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is now the Energy minister following a cabinet shuffle.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has added a new responsibility to his portfolio amid a cabinet shuffle.

Houston will now serve as the minister of Energy, taking over for Richmond MLA Trevor Boudreau. Houston is already president of the Executive council, minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and minister of Trade.

“I want to turn Nova Scotia into an energy superpower,” said Houston in a news release. “Responsible resource development will power our economy for generations, combat poverty and help Nova Scotians earn more money.”

Scott Armstrong is the new Attorney General, minister of Justice and minister of Equity and Anti-Racism, replacing Lunenburg West MLA Becky Druhan.

Kim Masland, who is already the minister of Emergency Management, will now take over the Department of Natural Resources as Cumberland South MLA Tory Rushton leaves the position.

Other notable cabinet changes include:

• Deputy Premier Barbara Adams is now the minister of Opportunities and Social Development
• John A. MacDonald is now the minister of Municipal Affairs, taking over for John Lohr, who will stay on as the minister of Finance and Treasury Board
• John White is now the minister of Housing

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