Brad Johns

• Former N.S. justice minister says he resigned to maintain confidence in government

  Brad Johns said he decided to resign from the justice portfolio on Friday after several organizations that assist women told him about the damage his words had caused.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2024
  
• N.S. justice minister resigns after saying domestic violence not an epidemic

  Brad Johns made the controversial comments while responding to a reporter’s question on the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2024
  
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• Advocacy groups speak out against domestic violence comments by Nova Scotia minister

  Several Nova Scotia groups that assist women are speaking out against comments on domestic violence by Justice Minister Brad Johns, and at least one is calling for his dismissal.

  Politics

  Apr 19, 2024
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• Domestic violence not epidemic, N.S. justice minister says on mass shooting anniversary

  Nova Scotia’s justice minister has apologized for saying he doesn’t believe domestic violence is an epidemic on the four-year anniversary of the province’s worst mass shooting.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2024
• N.S. announces comprehensive policing review following 2020 mass shooting

  The province says it will form a committee and may recommend changes on how policing is delivered in Nova Scotia, following a recommendation from the Mass Casualty Commission.

  Politics

  Sep 29, 2023
• Nova Scotia to review freedom of information legislation after years of criticism

  Justice Minister Brad Johns says an internal committee led by the department's director of policy will look at the law and present options on how to modernize the legislation.

  Politics

  Sep 28, 2023
• Desmond inquiry: relative says decision to dismiss judge was the wrong move

  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said his government gave the judge leading the Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry several extensions to finish the final report prior to his dismissal.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2023
• Nova Scotia to replace judge presiding over Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry

  The attorney general has asked the chief judge of the provincial court to assign a new judge to finish the work started by the man who was presiding over the fatality inquiry.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2023
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• N.S. committee recommends businesses make accommodations for employees with children amid COVID-19

  'With schools closed, summer camps uncertain, and respite services limited, we know that many employees will face barriers to returning to work,' said MLA Claudia Chender.

  Politics

  May 26, 2020
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• Nova Scotia PCs announce their official opposition critics

  All 17 Tory MLAs have been assigned responsibilities for the new session, which will likely be called in the fall. 

  Politics

  Jun 19, 2017