The Honourable Jerome Kennedy, Minister of Finance and President of
Treasury Board, and the Honourable Thomas Marshall, Minister of Justice,
today expressed condolences on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland
and Labrador on the passing of Nova Scotia Finance Minister Michael
Baker.
"I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Michael Baker�s
family and friends on his recent passing," said Minister Kennedy. "While
I only had the privilege of knowing Minister Baker for a short time, I
was impressed by his knowledge, intellect and passion for representing
his province and its people. Even in the face of illness, he remained
committed to carrying out his role as Finance Minister for as long as he
possibly could, which speaks to the kind of person he was. There is no
doubt that he will be sadly missed."
Minister Marshall, who worked with Michael Baker both in their roles
as Minister of Finance and Minister of Justice, was saddened to hear of
his former counterpart�s passing.
"I was honoured to have known and worked with Minister Baker on both
justice and finance issues and recall conversations we shared in our
roles," said Minister Marshall. "I admired his dedication to serving the
people of Nova Scotia and there was no doubt that he had their best
interests at heart. He was a true gentleman who cared about people. I
extend my deepest sympathies to his family at this difficult time and to
who all those who had the privilege of knowing him."
Michael Baker passed away on March 2, 2009 at the age of 52.
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Media contact:
Tansy Mundon
Director of Communications
Department of Finance
709-729-6830, 685-2646
tansymundon@gov.nl.ca
2009 03 04 1:15 p.m.