Gosse was re-elected in the new riding of Sydney-Whitney Pier in the 2013 provincial election with 49.37% and a margin of 550 votes over his closest challenger.
[10] On January 19, 2011, Gosse was elected Speaker of the House of Assembly of Nova Scotia and held that position until October 24, 2013.
In appreciation for his work as Speaker of the House, Gosse was gifted a pair of boxing gloves signed by Canadian heavyweight boxing champ, George Chuvalo from his legislature colleagues in all three political parties.
[12] While serving as Speaker, Gosse implemented a strict policy banning the use of mobile devices, including smartphones in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly during Question Period, stating that he would order the Sergeant-at-Arms to confiscate any device should the rule be violated.
[13] On April 2, 2015, Gosse announced his resignation as MLA for health reasons, due to an oropharyngeal cancer diagnosis.