Statement from Premier Robert Ghiz

“I want to take this time to congratulate Geoff Townsend on his new position in Nova Scotia and announce that he will be leaving the Premier’s Office effective November 28, 2013.

“Mr. Townsend has been an important member of our team and a trusted advisor for the past decade. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Townsend for his service to the province and wish him the best in his new role in Nova Scotia.”