Ministers of the Secretariat

The Seniors' Secretariat Committee of Cabinet Ministers is an important part of the Department of Seniors. The Secretariat Committee was created by an Act of Legislature in 1989. It continues to ensure cross-departmental coordination of policies, programs, and services affecting seniors.

The Ministers of the Secretariat include:

Hon. Denise Peterson-Rafuse Honourable Denise Peterson-Rafuse
Minister of Seniors
Minister of Community Services
Chair, Seniors' Secretariat Committee of Cabinet Ministers
Hon. Maureen MacDonald Honourable Maureen MacDonald
Minister of Health and Wellness
Hon. Marilyn More Honourable Marilyn More
Minister of Labour and Advanced Education
Hon. John MacDonell Honourable John MacDonell
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Hon. Ross Landry Honourable Ross Landry
Attorney General and Minister of Justice