Premier Dwight Ball says Bern Coffey's position as Newfoundland and Labrador's top civil servant became "untenable" because it took him too long to shed his private-practice legal clients. - Premier Dwight BallHe cited Coffey's experience and reputation, and stressed the importance of getting the right people for top government jobs. "However, in light of several meetings with Mr. Coffey over the course of this past weekend, it has become clear that a full transition would take longer than expected. This is an untenable situation for both myself and Mr. Coffey, and as such Mr. Coffey has tendered his resignation." And he stands here today, and continues to defend the circumstances, defends Mr. Coffey, and says he would do it all over again.

Source: CBC News May 01, 2017 17:37 UTC