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- ↑ "Premier Announces New Ministerial Duties". Province of Nova Scotia. 1 September 2000.
- ↑ "Two New Departments Effective April 1". Province of Nova Scotia. 31 March 2008.
- ↑ "New Environment Department Created". Province of Nova Scotia. 24 April 2008.
- ↑ Vibert, Jim (23 February 2021). "New premier Iain Rankin signals change through symbolism". SaltWire Network.