Official · Nova Scotia · Provincial
Dave RitceyMinister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage; Minister of Gaelic Affairs
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- Party
- Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia
- Riding
- Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River
- Jurisdiction
- Nova Scotia
- Contact
- mlaritcey@gmail.com
Role as last recorded — rosters change between elections and cabinet shuffles; verify currency against the official source.
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Recent interventions
A teaser slice of each chamber intervention — read the full text on the official record.
CCTH: DRAMAGE OF VIC CLOSURES - ADDRESS
Tourism matters in Nova Scotia, and it will always matter - $3.7 billion in this province. I also want to remind the member there are 40 community VICs right across this province. We continue to support those VICs and we…
2026-04-09House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
CCTH: DRAMAGE OF VIC CLOSURES - ADDRESS
As I said before, the tourism sector is growing. Tourism does matter in this province. Nova Scotia is ranked as a premier global travel destination to visit by Travel + Leisure. An investment of $2.9 million in regional…
2026-04-09House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
MABEY, MICHAEL/MALONE, TOM: RECENT FD APPOINTMENTS - CONGRATS.
Speaker, I rise today to recognize an important milestone within the Truro Fire Service. Chief Blois Currie and the entire department are proud to congratulate two outstanding members on their recent promotions. Michael…
2026-04-09House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
CCTH: CABOT TRAIL WRITERS FEST. DECIMATED BY CUTS - ADDRESS
Speaker, we've said it week over week: We are investing $66 million in the arts and culture. We continue to work with the sector and the organizations and individuals throughout the province, and we are continuing to wor…
2026-04-08House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
RESOLUTION NO. 484
Speaker, I hereby give notice that on a future day I shall move the adoption of the following resolution: Whereas Nova Scotia's Carly Clarke is a revered basketball coach with extensive university, national, and interna…
2026-04-08House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
TRURO SENIOR 'A' MOSAIK BEARCATS: HOLLINGSWORTH CUP CHAMPS. - CONGRATS.
Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding success of and congratulate the Truro Senior 'A' Mosaik Bearcats on a successful first season in the Nova Scotia Senior Hockey league, winning the Hollingsworth Cup in G…
2026-04-07House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
COBEQUID SPEED SKATING CLUB: LOCAL ORG. - RECOG.
Speaker, I rise today to recognize the incredible work of the Cobequid Speed Skating Club and to highlight an exciting event coming to our community this month. The Cobequid Speed Skating Club is dedicated to promoting…
2026-04-02House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
CCTH: CANNING KITCHEN PARTY CONCERTS SLASHED - ADDRESS
We are investing over $100 million in my department this year. Strategic investments that over the last five years included $188 million in infrastructure - rinks, trails, rec centres, community centres and arts centres;…
2026-04-02House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
CCTH: CANNING KITCHEN PARTY CONCERTS SLASHED - ADDRESS
We value those businesses, as we do with the arts. That's why we're continuing to invest $66 million in the arts and culture sector. We'll continue to work with those community members, organizations and individuals as…
2026-04-02House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
CCTH: TOURISM AND COMM. JOBS IN C.B. THREATENED - ADDRESS
Speaker, that's why we're making an investment in regional air access. Tourism does matter to Nova Scotians. It's a $3.7-billion economic-impact business in our province, and we're continuing to invest in tourism.
2026-03-31House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
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