The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia a Biographical Directory from 1984 to the Present
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The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia a biographical directory from 1984 to the Present Report created by the Nova Scotia Legislative Library and is current to September 03, 2021 The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1983: a biographical directory (PDF) September 3, 2021 Page 1 of 315 Abbass, Jay F. Abbass, Jay F. Born: 1957 First elected in 1993 Occupation Commercial Real Estate Analyst Lawyer Stockbroker Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Chebucto May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Did not re-offer Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 June 27, 1996 Youth Secretariat Act Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 March 20, 1995 Workers' Compensation Act Minister of Labour June 11, 1993 March 20, 1995 Minister responsible for Halifax July 06, 1993 March 20, 1995 Harbour Clean Up Incorporated Minister responsible for the March 20, 1995 April 02, 1997 Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission Minister responsible for the March 20, 1995 June 27, 1996 Nova Scotia Boxing Authority Minister of Human Resources March 20, 1995 June 27, 1996 Minister responsible for the June 27, 1996 April 02, 1997 Regulations Act Minister responsible for the June 27, 1996 April 02, 1997 Human Rights Act Minister of Justice June 27, 1996 April 02, 1997 Attorney General June 27, 1996 April 02, 1997 September 3, 2021 Page 2 of 315 Adams, Barbara Anne Adams, Barbara Anne Born: 1962 First elected in 2017 Occupation Physiotherapist Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cole Harbour- May 30, 2017 Progressive Conservative July 17, 2021 Electoral district change Eastern Passage Eastern Passage August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Seniors and Long- August 31, 2021 term Care September 3, 2021 Page 3 of 315 Adams, F. Wayne Adams, F. Wayne (C.M., O.N.S., E.C.N.S.) Born: 1943 First elected in 1993 Occupation Broadcaster Consultant Journalist Municipal Politician Public Servant Small Business Operator Small Business Owner Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Preston May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Defeated Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 March 20, 1995 Communications and Information Act Minister of Supply and Services June 11, 1993 March 20, 1995 Minister responsible for the March 20, 1995 April 08, 1998 Emergency Measures Act Minister of the Environment March 20, 1995 April 08, 1998 Minister responsible for the July 18, 1997 April 08, 1998 Nova Scotia Boxing Authority Jurisdiction: Municipal Councillor, Halifax County 1979 January 01, 1993 Deputy Mayor, Halifax 1982 January 01, 1983 September 3, 2021 Page 4 of 315 Arab, Patricia Anne Arab, Patricia Anne Born: First elected in 2013 Occupation Counsellor Teacher Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Fairview-Clayton October 08, 2013 Liberal Park Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Internal Services June 15, 2017 June 03, 2019 Minister of Communications June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Nova Scotia Minister of Service Nova Scotia June 03, 2019 August 31, 2021 and Internal Services Minister responsible for the February 24, 2020 August 31, 2021 Residential Tenancies Act Minister responsible for Part II February 24, 2020 August 31, 2021 of the Gaming Control Act September 3, 2021 Page 5 of 315 Archibald, George Gordon Archibald, George Gordon (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1946 First elected in 1984 Occupation Dairy Farmer Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings North November 06, 1984 Progressive Conservative June 18, 1999 Did not re-offer Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Agriculture and January 05, 1989 February 24, 1992 Marketing Minister responsible for the February 24, 1992 April 08, 1993 Civil Service Act Chair of the Management Board February 24, 1992 April 08, 1993 Minister responsible for the March 06, 1992 June 11, 1993 Liquor Control Act Minister of Transportation and November 25, 1992 June 11, 1993 Communications Caucus Chair (PC) February 01, 1996 January 08, 1998 September 3, 2021 Page 6 of 315 Atwell, Yvonne Atwell, Yvonne Born: First elected in 1998 Occupation Counsellor Educator Small Business Operator Small Business Owner Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Preston March 24, 1998 New Democratic Party June 18, 1999 Defeated September 3, 2021 Page 7 of 315 Bacon, Roger Stuart Bacon, Roger Stuart (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1926 First elected in 1970 Occupation Auctioneer Dairy Farmer Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cumberland East October 13, 1970 Progressive Conservative June 08, 1993 Did not re-offer Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the October 05, 1978 July 08, 1980 EMO (NS) Act and Regulations Minister of Tourism October 05, 1978 June 25, 1979 Minister of the Environment October 05, 1978 July 08, 1980 Minister of Agriculture and June 25, 1979 January 05, 1989 Marketing Minister responsible for the January 05, 1989 November 01, 1990 EMO (NS) Act Minister of Housing January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991 Deputy President of the January 05, 1989 September 12, 1990 Executive Council Deputy Premier January 05, 1989 September 12, 1990 President of the Executive September 12, 1990 February 26, 1991 Council Premier September 12, 1990 February 26, 1991 Minister responsible for the September 12, 1990 February 26, 1991 Cabinet Secretariat Chair of Policy Board September 12, 1990 February 26, 1991 Acting Leader (PC) September 12, 1990 February 26, 1991 Minister responsible for the November 01, 1990 February 26, 1991 Emergency Measures Act Jurisdiction: Municipal County Councillor and Deputy Warden September 3, 2021 Page 8 of 315 Bacon, Roger Stuart September 3, 2021 Page 9 of 315 Baillie, James R. Baillie, James R. (Jamie) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1966 First elected in 2010 Occupation Chartered Accountant Corporate Executive Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cumberland South October 26, 2010 Progressive Conservative January 24, 2018 Resigned (by-election) Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Interim Leader (PC) August 18, 2010 October 30, 2010 Party Leader (PC) October 30, 2010 January 24, 2018 Leader of the Official October 08, 2013 January 24, 2018 Opposition (PC) September 3, 2021 Page 10 of 315 Baillie, Muriel Unice Baillie, Muriel Unice (Fluff) Born: July 04, 1935 Died: September 22, 2018 First elected in 1999 Occupation School Principal Teacher Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Pictou West July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative July 05, 2003 Did not re-offer September 3, 2021 Page 11 of 315 Bain, Keith Leslie Bain, Keith Leslie Born: 1952 First elected in 2006 Occupation Fire Chief School Board Trustee Small Business Owner Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Victoria-The Lakes June 13, 2006 Progressive Conservative September 07, 2013 Defeated Victoria-The Lakes May 30, 2017 Progressive Conservative Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (PC) February 19, 2010 September 07, 2013 Caucus Chair (PC) January 24, 2018 November 07, 2018 Deputy Speaker March 11, 2021 August 17, 2021 September 3, 2021 Page 12 of 315 Baker, Michael Gilbert Baker, Michael Gilbert (O.N.S.) Born: January 28, 1957 Died: March 02, 2009 First elected in 1998 Occupation Honours Lawyer Q.C. (1999) Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg March 24, 1998 Progressive Conservative March 02, 2009 Died in office Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for August 16, 1999 August 18, 2003 Aboriginal Affairs Attorney General August 16, 1999 December 19, 2002 Minister of Justice August 16, 1999 December 19, 2002 Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 December 19, 2002 Regulations Act Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 October 25, 2001 Workers' Compensation Appeals Tribunal Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 December 19, 2002 Human Rights Act Acting Minister of the February 14, 2000 October 01, 2000 Environment Acting Minister responsible for April 14, 2000 October 01, 2000 Part II of the Gaming Control Act Minister responsible for Part II October 25, 2001 December 19, 2002 of the Workers' Compensation Act Chair of Treasury and Policy December 19, 2001 February 24, 2006 Board Minister of the Public Service December 19, 2001 June 17, 2002 Commission Minister responsible for December 19, 2001 August 18, 2003 Communications Nova Scotia Minister responsible for the December 19, 2002 January 16, 2003 Sydney Steel Corporation Act Minister of Transportation and December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 Public Works September 3, 2021 Page 13 of 315 Baker, Michael Gilbert Minister responsible for Part II August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 of the Workers' Compensation Act Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 Human Rights Act Attorney General August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 Regulations Act Minister of Aboriginal Affairs August 18, 2003 April 23, 2007 Minister of Justice August 18, 2003