(Bernard Leblanc)
(file photo)
Premier Shawn Graham has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Bernard LeBlanc as minister of justice and consumer affairs.Social Development Minister and Attorney General Kelly Lamrock has been appointed acting minister of justice and consumer affairs.
When LeBlanc was serving as minister of local government, an e-mail that contained personal information was sent in his name from his office.
LeBlanc chose to resign because ministers are ultimately responsible for their offices.
Graham calls Leblanc a very honourable man and regrets having to accept his resignation.
