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NEWS RELEASE (CNS837) -->> PREMIER--PREMIER APPOINTS ACADIAN AFFAIRS MINISTER PREMIER--PREMIER APPOINTS ACADIAN AFFAIRS MINISTER ----------------------------------------------------------------- Premier John Savage today announced that Human Resources Minister Allister Surette has been given additional responsibilities as Minister Responsible for Acadian Affairs. Mr. Surette succeeds Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Wayne Gaudet. Premier Savage said Mr. Surette has been a very active member of the Acadian community both as a high school teacher and as a volunteer in student sport, recreation and other school-related activities. As a member of the provincial cabinet, Mr. Surette is also responsible for the Youth Secretariat. "Allister was appointed to cabinet just this past June. In the five months since, he has been an extremely effective member of cabinet and has demonstrated a great deal of understanding and appreciation for the development of public policy. In addition, he has done an outstanding job as chair of the government's Team Southwest Committee." Premier Savage said the Acadian community in Nova Scotia will be well served by Mr. Surette's latest appointment. -30- Contact: David Harrigan 902-424-6600 trp Nov. 22, 1996 - 4:38 p.m.