At least two Nova Scotia cabinet ministers and a member of Parliament say they're now considering what the future holds for them following Premier Stephen McNeil's announcement Thursday that he intends to resign. Central Nova MP Sean Fraser, the parliamentary secretary to the minister of finance, said in a statement that he's giving "real consideration" to whether a provincial Liberal leadership run makes sense for him. I will take the time necessary to make an informed choice about the next step in my career in politics here at home in Nova Scotia." "There's more work to be done for Halifax here in Halifax, and there's more work for me to do for Halifax in Ottawa." COVID-19 has created an $853 million deficit in Nova Scotia.

Source: CBC News August 07, 2020 18:41 UTC