Released on August 12, 2016
Environment Minister Herb Cox today said he has asked to leave cabinet when cabinet changes are made by Premier Brad Wall later this month. Cox will soon begin stem cell treatment as he battles cancer.“I have gone through this treatment once before a few years back and I know it would make it extremely difficult to continue to perform my duties as a cabinet minister,” Cox said. “I tremendously enjoy serving in cabinet, but my health has to come first and our caucus is blessed with many other talented members who also deserve the opportunity to serve.
“For that reason, I have spoken with Premier Wall and asked to leave cabinet at the time of the upcoming cabinet shuffle.”
Cox will continue to serve as the MLA for The Battlefords.
Wall said Cox has done a great job as Environment Minister and will be missed at the cabinet table.
“Herb Cox has done a good job managing a number of important environmental files, up to and including our government’s ongoing response to the Husky oil spill,” Wall said. “However, I agree with my friend that his health has to come first and everyone in our government is pulling for him in his battle with cancer.
“I look forward to continuing to work with Herb as a valuable member of our government caucus team.”
Cox was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2011 and appointed to cabinet as Environment Minister in 2015.
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