Nova Scotia's Finance Minister to Take Time Off

Finance Minister Michael Baker announced today, Nov. 13, that he will take time off from his duties in cabinet for health reasons.

Mr. Baker, who has undergone hip replacement surgery, plans to spend several weeks recovering from the procedure.

During his absence Angus MacIsaac, deputy premier and Minister of Economic Development, will be acting Minister of Finance.

Mr. Baker will continue to be the MLA for Lunenburg.