MLAs salute former MLA Neil LeBlanc

PREMIER'S OFFICE -MLAs salute former MLA Neil LeBlanc

Members of the House of Assembly congratulated former MLA Neil LeBlanc today, May 3, on receiving an honourary degree from l'Université Sainte-Anne-Collège de l'Acadie.

"Neil's contribution to Nova Scotia and the Acadian community has been, and continues to be, limitless," Acadian Affairs Minister Chris d'Entremont said after introducing a resolution of congratulations on behalf of Premier John Hamm. "It's wonderful to see him recognized with this honour."

Mr. LeBlanc, who last served as minister of finance and minister responsible for Acadian Affairs, received an honourary doctorate in public administration at the convocation ceremony held at the university on Saturday, May 1.