Speaker of House of Assembly Chosen

Photo of caucus leaders and Speaker Danielle Barkhouse

Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender (left), interim Liberal Leader Derek Mombourquette (behind Ms. Chender) and Premier Tim Houston escort House Speaker Danielle Barkhouse in the legislative chamber at Province House today, December 10. Members of the legislative assembly elected Ms. Barkhouse, MLA for Chester-St. Margaret's, as Speaker today during a special sitting of the first session of the 65th General Assembly of the Nova Scotia legislature. John White, MLA for Glace Bay-Dominion, was elected deputy Speaker. (Communications Nova Scotia)

Photo of Lt.-Gov. Arthur LeBlanc in the Speaker's chair

Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc accepted the election of Danielle Barkhouse as Speaker. (Communications Nova Scotia)

Photo of Speaker Danielle Barkhouse presiding over the House of Assembly

Newly elected Speaker Danielle Barkhouse presides over the House of Assembly today, December 10. (Communications Nova Scotia)

Photo of Lt.-Gov. Arthur LeBlanc and Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc leaving the legislative chamber

Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc, accompanied by his wife Patsy, leaves the legislative chamber for the last time as lieutenant-governor. The Prime Minister announced in October that Mike Savage will be the province's next lieutenant-governor. His swearing-in date is to be announced. Lt.-Gov. LeBlanc assumed the role in 2017. Lieutenant-governors serve terms of at least five years. (Communications Nova Scotia)

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