Nova Scotia Justice Minister takes leave of absence after heart attack

HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s minister of justice is taking a leave of absence from her cabinet duties after being hospitalized on Monday with a heart attack.

A news release from the premier’s office says Diana Whalen, a veteran of the Liberal caucus, is expected to make a full recovery.

She went into hospital on Monday and received treatment.

Premier Stephen McNeil said in a news release that he’s looking forward to her return to cabinet.

Energy Minister Michel Samson will be the acting justice minister and attorney general while Whalen is on leave for treatment.

Whalen was elected as a member of the legislature for Halifax Clayton Park in 2003 and re-elected in 2006, 2009 and in the last provincial election in 2013.

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