Finance Minister Michael Baker has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. The Honourable Michael Baker was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in March of 1998; re-elected in July 1999, August 2003 and June 2006. His Cabinet duties have included Minister of Finance; Minister of Transportation and Public Works; Minister of Aboriginal Affairs; Minister of Justice; Minister responsible for Communication Nova Scotia; Minister responsible for the Administration of the Human Rights Act and the Utility and Review Board Act; Minister responsible for the Regulations Act; Minister responsible for the Insurance Act, the Securities Act; and Minister responsible for Part II of the Worker’s Compensation Act. He has also been chair of the Treasury and Policy Board. CAFII offers its condolences to Minister Baker's family.