Government Pauses Legislation to Consolidate Antigonish

NOTE: The following is a statement from John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Over the last few weeks, we have heard from a significant number of people sharing their concerns over the bill to consolidate the Town and County of Antigonish.

While both town and county municipal officials did vote in favour of consolidation, we simply cannot ignore the voices of the residents.

Therefore, after careful consideration of what we have heard, the bill to consolidate the Town and County of Antigonish will not be proceeding.

I understand that this will be very disappointing for the people in support of consolidation. I want to thank the Mayor and Warden of the Town and County of Antigonish and the residents both in support and opposition of this process for their commitment to their communities.