Following his announcement in August 2020 that he would resign as Premier in early 2021, the Honourable Stephen McNeil met with the Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, at Government House this afternoon to formally tender his resignation as Premier of Nova Scotia.  This resignation includes all members of the Executive Council.  The Lieutenant Governor accepted this resignation and thanked Mr. McNeil for his service to Nova Scotia and his leadership as Premier for over seven years. 

Mr. McNeil will remain as Premier until the swearing-in of a new Premier and Cabinet, which is expected in the coming weeks.