Members of the Government HONOURABLE IAIN RANKIN HONOURABLE LABI KOUSOULIS Premier Minister of Finance and Treasury Board President of the Executive Council Minister responsible for the Credit Union Act Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Minister responsible for the Insurance Act and the Insurance Minister of L’nu Affairs Premiums Tax Act Sixty-Third Minister of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness Minister responsible for the Liquor Control Act Minister responsible for Military Relations Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Minister responsible for Youth Minister responsible for Part I of the Gaming Control Act General Assembly Minister responsible for the Office of Citizen-Centered Approaches Minister responsible for the Securities Act Minister responsible for the Utility and Review Board Act HONOURABLE KELLY REGAN Minister responsible for the Chartered Professional Deputy Premier Accountants Act Third Session, 2021 Deputy President of the Executive Council Minister of Inclusive Economic Growth Minister of Community Services Minister of Trade Minister of Seniors Minister responsible for Nova Scotia Business Incorporated Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Minister responsible for the Innovation Corporation Act Women Act Minister responsible for Tourism Nova Scotia The Speaker of the House of Assembly is the Honourable Kevin Murphy, HONOURABLE KEITH COLWELL MLA for Eastern Shore. He is the 58th Speaker of the House. HONOURABLE LLOYD HINES Minister of Agriculture Minister of Transportation and Active Transit Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister responsible for Sydney Tar Ponds Agency (NS) Minister responsible for the The Speaker is the presiding officer of the House of Assembly and is Minister responsible for the Sydney Steel Corporation Act Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act elected by all the Members. The Speaker regulates debate according to HONOURABLE GEOFF MACLELLAN HONOURABLE PATRICIA ARAB the rules and practices of the House and casts the deciding vote in the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services event of a tie. The Speaker is also in charge of the administration of a Minister responsible for Part II of the Gaming Control Act HONOURABLE ZACH CHURCHILL Minister responsible for the Residential Tenancies Act wide range of programs relating to the Legislature and providing services Speaker Minister of Health and Wellness Honourable Kevin Murphy to the Members of the House. Minister responsible for Office of Mental Health & Addictions HONOURABLE DEREK MOMBOURQUETTE Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development HONOURABLE RANDY DELOREY Attorney General and Minister of Justice HONOURABLE CHUCK PORTER Provincial Secretary Minister of Energy and Mines Minister of Labour Relations Minister of Lands and Forestry Minister responsible for the Elections Act Minister responsible for the Human Rights Act HONOURABLE SUZANNE LOHNES-CROFT Minister responsible for the Regulations Act Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage Minister responsible for Part II of the Workers’ Compensation Act Minister of Gaelic Affairs Minister responsible for the Retail Business Designated Day Closing Act Minister responsible for the Heritage Property Act Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Police Complaints Minister of the Voluntary Sector Commissioner Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Police Review Board HONOURABLE BRENDAN MAGUIRE Minister responsible for the Accessibility Act Minister of Municipal Affairs Premier Leader of the Leader of the Honourable Opposition New Democratic Party HONOURABLE TONY INCE Iain Rankin Tim Houston Gary Burrill Minister responsible for the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Initiatives HONOURABLE BEN JESSOME Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs Minister of the Public Service Commission Minister of Communications Nova Scotia HONOURABLE KEITH IRVING The Speaker welcomes you to the House of Assembly and asks you to note HONOURABLE LENA METLEGE DIAB Minister of Environment and Climate Change Minister of Labour and Advanced Education Chair of Treasury and Policy Board the Gallery rules on the next page. Minister of Immigration & Population Growth Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie Failure to follow any of the rules will result in you being asked to leave Minister responsible for the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act the building. Minister responsible for the Workers’ Compensation Act (except Part II) The above does not represent all Ministerial responsibilities. Some Ministerial responsibilities that are prescribed by Statute are not set out above. No. 69 Revised March 5, 2021 Rules for Pass User You must comply with all security measures and follow directives given Seating by security or Assembly personnel. As a visitor to the Gallery of the Legislative Chamber, you are not permitted to: Arrangements . use a cell or smart phone for talking (texting and emailing is permitted); . take photos with any type of camera or device; Party Standings . audio or video record any part of the proceedings; . applaud, cheer, whistle or make other audible sounds of any kind; Liberal –26 . demonstrate using a sign, banner, flag, clothing or other prop; Progressive Conservative – 18 . conduct a protest; . wear any head gear unless it is required as part of a service uniform, New Democratic – 5 or is mandated for religious or cultural reasons; Independent – 2 . lean over or place items on the railing; or . eat or drink. Total – 51 You must be dressed respectfully and modestly at all times. Colchester Colchester – Yarmouth Northside- Cape Breton – North Musquodoboit Hon. Zach Westmount Richmond Hon. Karen The Speaker Valley Churchill Murray Ryan Alana Paon Casey Hon. 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