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Stephen McNeil ‘proud’ of legacy as N.S. Liberals prepare to choose new leader
Stephen McNeil held one of his last briefings with reporters Friday as the Liberal party geared up to choose a new leader.On Saturday, leadership convention delegates will choose from a slate of ex-McNeil cabinet ministers: Iain Rankin, Randy Delorey and Labi Kousoulis.McNeil told reporters Friday until his new successor is sworn in he will continue to assume the premier’s responsibilities. A swearing-in date for the next Liberal leader and premier has not been announced.“I will work in a transition to ensure the new leader fully has the capacity to move through to deal with COVID and other things,” McNeil said.