Top Stories· August 18, 2026 at 01:53 p.m.
Nova Scotia Energy Minister Apologizes for Decade-Old Misogynistic Song Lyrics
Key takeaways
- Nova Scotia Energy Minister Marco MacLeod is apologizing for decade-old misogynistic song lyrics
- The lyrics contain explicit language and objectify women
- MacLeod has taken down the music from streaming services
Nova Scotia's Energy Minister, Marco MacLeod, is apologizing for song lyrics he wrote and recorded a decade ago that have been deemed misogynistic. The lyrics came to light recently in Frank Magazine and have sparked criticism from a Halifax women's organization, Adsum for Women and Children. MacLeod, who was named to cabinet in May, is facing calls to resign over the lyrics. The PC caucus has stated that MacLeod never made money from the songs and they are not autobiographical.
