HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has shuffled his cabinet, dropping three members who oversaw the departments of justice, energy and natural resources.

In a news release, the premier says he will take over the energy department from Trevor Boudreau, adding to his existing roles as minister of intergovernmental affairs and minister of trade.

The new cabinet also includes John White as the minister of housing — a role that was eliminated in December 2024 when the portfolio was folded into the Department of Growth and Development.

However, a spokesperson with the premier’s office says White’s appointment does not establish housing as a stand-alone department.

Kim Masland, minister of emergency management, will take over the natural resources portfolio from Tory Rushton.

Scott Armstrong, who up until the shuffle oversaw the Department of Opportunities and Social Development, is replacing Becky Druhan as attorney general and justice minister.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 21, 2025.

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