HALIFAX: Brad Anguish has been appointed by Halifax Regional Council as the acting Chief Administrative Officer (A/CAO) of the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Anguish assumes his new responsibilities as A/CAO on Sept. 8, 2025.
“We are at a pivotal point for the future of the municipality,” said Mayor Andy Fillmore.
“Mr. Anguish’s long history of public service, including at the executive level of many of our operational business units will ensure the delivery of many major projects and initiatives under his leadership.”
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Anguish has also led several major projects for the municipality such as the Harbour Clean Up and Cogswell District project.
“I want to thank Mayor Fillmore and Regional Council for this opportunity,” said Anguish.
“I’m looking forward to working together with Council and senior leadership to advance our priorities and deliver excellent municipal services for our residents.”
Anguish is certified as a Professional Engineer, with a Diploma in Engineering Sciences from CEGEP St-Jean, PQ, a Bachelor of Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON, and a Master of Business Administration from St. Mary’s University, Halifax, NS.
As A/CAO, he will assume full authority on Sept. 8, 2025, and will delegate duties to the former CAO, Cathie O’Toole, as required.
This will allow transition time while Mr. Anguish backfills the vacant Commissioner of Operations role and enables O’Toole to continue focusing on advancing key priorities in support of the A/CAO.
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O’Toole’s last day with the municipality will be Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, after over 25 years of public service.
She has served as Chief Administrative Officer since January 2023.
The permanent CAO recruitment process will not begin until there is more clarity from the Province of Nova Scotia regarding possible legislative changes that will impact the role.
As the senior administrator for the municipality, the CAO oversees a municipal budget of over $1 billion and a team of approximately 5,000 employees.