Speaker Keith Bain ‘has provided his resignation’

Bain will officially step down from the role on April 1, 2023

CityNews Halifax with files from Canadian Pressa

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The province’s Progressive Conservative government says Speaker of the House, Keith Bain, “has provided his resignation.”

Bain will officially step down from the role on April 1, 2023.

PC members and Premier Tim Houston’s office confirmed last week that there had been discussions around “succession planning” in regards to the Speaker.

In a Facebook post to his constituents last week, Bain confirmed that he had decided “not to resign as requested,” adding he was willing to “accept any consequences that might arise.”

“I feel it is my duty as Speaker to continue until such time as the House declares I shouldn’t,” Bain wrote.

Following a health-care announcement Wednesday, Houston accused reporters of trying to manufacture a story about alleged plans to oust Bain, although the premier didn’t elaborate.

Both the Opposition Liberals and the NDP have voiced support for Bain, describing him as fair and highly respected.

The PCs also announced they plan to put forward motions to establish three additional Depتعيين الصورة البارزة للمقالةuty Speaker positions, then nominate Danielle Barkhouse, Nolan Young, and Kent Smith to fill them.

They also want to permanently enable virtual participation in the Legislature.