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Nova Scotia’s Energy Minister Marco MacLeod has resigned from cabinet after years-old rap lyrics resurfaced, sparking outrage and calls for accountability — especially from gender-based violence advocates who urged his removal. Though he’ll remain MLA for Pictou West, MacLeod stepped down to avoid distracting the government, expressing regret and a commitment to personal growth. Premier Tim Houston will now oversee energy policy. The controversy erupted earlier this month following a 2013 track with offensive content about women and drugs — MacLeod initially apologized privately, then publicly, after weeks of dialogue with advocacy groups helped him understand the lasting harm his words caused. This moment underscores how past actions can carry consequences long after they’re made — and the power of accountability and evolving perspective.

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