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.
While he carried many accomplishments during his time as an elected official, it wasn’t without its difficulties, as Furey became the target of angry and upset families of the victims of the Portapique mass shooting, who demanded a public inquiry into the incident and how it was handled by the RCMP.
Outgoing premier Stephen McNeil thanked Furey for his time and service in a statement, and said, “He has carried out his duties with the utmost integrity and I am grateful for his support and friendship during our time in government.”
Furey will finish his term, however he will sit on cabinet as an independent member after Tuesday, when Iain Rankin and his new cabinet is sworn in.
After much thought and careful consideration, I announce today with a heavy heart that I will not be re-offering in the…
Posted by Mark Furey MLA on Friday, February 19, 2021
