A Nova Scotian minister and MLA is stepping away from provincial politics.
Justice Minister Mark Furey announced today he will not be reoffering in the next provincial election expected later this year, joining a list of ministers and Liberal MLAs who have resigned in the last few months.
Furey, a former RCMP officer, sat as minister of justice as well as minister of labour relations. He is also the Attorney General and sits on the Nova Scotia Police Review Board which is currently reviewing police services throughout the province.
He’s been the Liberal MLA for Lunenburg West since 2013.
“I have been fortunate to be part of a transformative government and I am incredibly proud of the many accomplishments we have achieved together,” said Furey in a statement.
Premier Thanks Justice Minister Mark Furey for Years of Service
February 19, 2021 - 1:37 PM
Premier Stephen McNeil thanked Justice Minister Mark Furey for his years of service after Mr. Furey announced today, Feb. 19, that he will not reoffer in the next provincial election.
“I want to thank Mr. Furey for his commitment to our province and service to Nova Scotians,” said Premier McNeil. “He has held several high-profile portfolios in my cabinet and has been a leader around our caucus table. He has carried out his duties with the utmost integrity and I am grateful for his support and friendship during our time in government.”
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Posted: Feb 19, 2021 2:01 PM AT | Last Updated: February 19
MLA Mark Furey will not reoffer in the next provincial election.(Craig Paisley/CBC)
Another Liberal cabinet minister will not reoffer in the next provincial election.
Justice Minister Mark Furey added his name to a list Friday that includes four other ministers, two Liberal MLAs and outgoing Premier Stephen McNeil.
Iain Rankin is scheduled to be sworn in as premier, along with his cabinet, on Tuesday. I have been fortunate to be part of a transformative government, and I am incredibly proud of the many accomplishments we have achieved together through hard work and perseverance, Furey said in a statement.
Posted: Feb 03, 2021 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: February 3
Nova Scotia RCMP Commanding Officer and Assistant Commissioner Lee Bergerman reads an statement at the start of a news conference on April 22, 2020. (Tim Krochak/The Canadian Press)
Seventy Mounties took sick leave in the wake of April s mass killings in Nova Scotia and the province s justice minister agreed to pay for out-of-province officers to backfill, but only until the end of August, newly released documents show.
Assistant Commissioner Lee Bergerman, commanding officer for Nova Scotia RCMP, first requested approval for the extra help on April 27, eight days after a gunman disguised as an RCMP officer killed 22 people, leaving 16 crime scenes in several rural communities.