Liberal Leader Iain Rankin unveiling the official opposition to Tim Houston’s PC government.
Rankin says the MLA critic roles will be vital in keeping the Houston government in check and ensuring promises are kept.
Previous Health and Education Minister Zach Churchill has been named the new deputy leader of the opposition and health critic.
Former deputy premier Kelly Regan will act as the new chair of the public accounts committee and critic for the Finance and Treasury Board, Seniors, and Long-term Care
The former minister for African Nova Scotian Affairs, Tony Ince, will become the critic for that role as well as the Public Services Commission.
Preston MLA Angela Simmonds will serve as the critic for Justice and the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Initiatives, the Human Rights Commission, and the accessibility act.
Seventeen Liberal MLAs were elected in last month’s provincial election. The Progressive Conservatives secured a majority with 31 seats. The NDP won six.
You can see a full list of the critic roles here.
