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 February 24, 2006
Acting Minister of July 19, 2005 September 19, 2005 Transportation and Public Works
Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 April 23, 2007 Securities Act
Minister responsible for Part I of February 24, 2006 April 23, 2007 the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Finance February 24, 2006 April 23, 2007
Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 April 23, 2007 Insurance Act
Minister responsible for the June 27, 2006 February 23, 2009 Elections Act
Minister responsible for the June 27, 2006 February 23, 2009 Retail Business Uniform Closing Day Act
Minister responsible for the June 27, 2006 February 23, 2009 Utility and Review Board Act
Government House Leader (PC) June 29, 2006 October 23, 2007
Minister of Aboriginal Affairs May 28, 2007 February 23, 2009
Minister responsible for the May 28, 2007 February 23, 2009 Securities Act
Minister responsible for the May 28, 2007 February 23, 2009 Insurance Act
Minister responsible for Part I of May 28, 2007 February 23, 2009 the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Finance May 28, 2007 February 23, 2009
September 3, 2021 Page 14 of 315 Balser, Gordon Douglas
Balser, Gordon Douglas (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1954
First elected in 1998
Occupation
School Principal
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Digby-Annapolis March 24, 1998 Progressive Conservative July 05, 2003 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 June 17, 2002 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 June 17, 2002 Petroleum Directorate
Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 June 17, 2002 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 June 17, 2002 Business Development Corporation Act
Minister of Transportation and August 16, 1999 December 29, 1999 Public Works
Minister of Economic August 16, 1999 March 08, 2002 Development
Minister responsible for the July 30, 2001 June 17, 2002 Nova Scotia Business Incorporated Act
Minister of the Office of March 08, 2002 June 17, 2002 Economic Development
Minister of Energy June 17, 2002 December 19, 2002
Minister of the Public Service December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 Commission
Minister of Agriculture and December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 Fisheries
Minister responsible for the January 16, 2003 August 18, 2003 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
September 3, 2021 Page 15 of 315 Balser, Jill S.
Balser, Jill S. Born:
First elected in
Occupation
Volunteer Worker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Digby-Annapolis August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative (2021)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Workers' Compensation Act (Except Part II)
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act
Minister of Labour Skills and August 31, 2021 Immigration
Family Member Relationship
Balser, Gordon Douglas father
September 3, 2021 Page 16 of 315 Barkhouse, Danielle
Barkhouse, Danielle Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Municipal Politician
Small Business Owner
Porperty Manager
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Chester-St. August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative Margaret's
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Municipal Councillor, Municipality of October 01, 2016 August 17, 2021 Chester
September 3, 2021 Page 17 of 315 Barkhouse, James Alfred
Barkhouse, James Alfred (Jim) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1940
First elected in 1984
Occupation
Air Force Officer
Hardware Store Manager
Hardware Store Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg East November 06, 1984 Liberal May 25, 1993 Electoral district change
Chester-St. May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Defeated Margaret's
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Fisheries June 11, 1993 February 28, 1997
Minister of Fisheries and February 28, 1997 April 08, 1998 Aquaculture
September 3, 2021 Page 18 of 315 Barnet, Barry
Barnet, Barry (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1961
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Real Estate Agent
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Sackville-Beaver July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative July 05, 2003 Electoral district change Bank
Hammonds Plains - August 05, 2003 Progressive Conservative May 05, 2009 Defeated Upper Sackville
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Service Nova Scotia August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 and Municipal Relations
Minister of African Nova August 18, 2003 June 19, 2009 Scotian Affairs
Minister of Health Promotion February 24, 2006 January 07, 2009 and Protection
Minister of Communications February 24, 2006 October 23, 2007 Nova Scotia
Minister of Volunteerism June 27, 2006 January 07, 2009
Minister responsible for January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Conserve Nova Scotia
Minister of Energy January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009
Jurisdiction: Municipal Halifax County Councillor August 07, 1993 October 15, 1994
Halifax Regional Municipality December 02, 1995 July 27, 1999 Councillor (District 19, Upper Sackville)
September 3, 2021 Page 19 of 315 Belliveau, Sterling W.
Belliveau, Sterling W. (E.C.N.S.) Born:
First elected in 2006
Occupation
Fisherman
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Shelburne June 13, 2006 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Electoral district change
Queens-Shelburne October 08, 2013 New Democratic Party April 30, 2017 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Fisheries and June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013 Aquaculture
Minister of Environment June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013
Caucus Chair (NDP) April 02, 2015 March 16, 2016
Leader in the House (NDP) October 04, 2016 May 30, 2017
September 3, 2021 Page 20 of 315 Bernard, Joanne
Bernard, Joanne (E.C.N.S.) Born:
First elected in 2013
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth North October 08, 2013 Liberal April 30, 2017 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister of Community Services October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017
Minister responsible for the March 07, 2014 June 15, 2017 Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Minister of the Voluntary Sector November 27, 2014 June 15, 2017
September 3, 2021 Page 21 of 315 Birdsall, Pamela D.
Birdsall, Pamela D. (Pam) Born:
First elected in 2009
Occupation
Potter
Small Business Operator
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg June 09, 2009 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant for the February 08, 2011 October 22, 2013 Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
September 3, 2021 Page 22 of 315 Bitter-Suermann, Hinrich
Bitter-Suermann, Hinrich Born: 1940
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Physician
Transplant Surgeon
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Chester-St. March 24, 1998 Progressive Conservative October 19, 1998 Resigned Margaret's
Chester-St. October 19, 1998 Independent November 02, 1998 Crossed the floor Margaret's
Chester-St. November 02, 1998 New Democratic Party June 18, 1999 Defeated Margaret's
September 3, 2021 Page 23 of 315 Bolivar-Getson, Carolyn Anne
Bolivar-Getson, Carolyn Anne (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1964
First elected in 2003
Occupation
Municipal Politician
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg West August 05, 2003 Progressive Conservative May 05, 2009 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Minister of Human Resources August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006
Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 Public Service Commission
Minister of Environment and February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Labour
Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Workers' Compensation Act (Except Part II)
Minister responsible for Part II February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Utility and Review Board Act
Minister responsible for the June 27, 2006 October 23, 2007 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the June 27, 2006 December 21, 2007 Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Minister of Seniors June 27, 2006 December 21, 2007
Minister responsible for the June 27, 2006 October 23, 2007 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Chair of the Senior Citizens' June 27, 2006 December 21, 2007 Secretariat
Minister of Immigration June 27, 2006 October 23, 2007
Minister responsible for the January 05, 2007 December 21, 2007 Public Service Commission
September 3, 2021 Page 24 of 315 Bolivar-Getson, Carolyn Anne
Minister of Human Resources January 05, 2007 December 21, 2007
Minister of Emergency January 05, 2007 December 21, 2007 Management
Chair of the Senior Citizens' April 01, 2008 January 07, 2009 Secretariat
Minister of Emergency April 01, 2008 January 07, 2009 Management
Minister of Human Resources April 01, 2008 January 07, 2009
Minister of Seniors April 01, 2008 January 07, 2009
Minister responsible for the April 01, 2008 June 19, 2009 Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Minister responsible for the April 01, 2008 January 07, 2009 Public Service Commission
Minister of Natural Resources January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009
Jurisdiction: Municipal Councillor, Municipality of the October 01, 1997 August 01, 2003 District of Lunenburg
September 3, 2021 Page 25 of 315 Boudreau, Brian
Boudreau, Brian Born: 1954
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Automotive Mechanic
Municiapal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton the July 27, 1999 Liberal April 02, 2003 Resigned Lakes
Cape Breton the April 02, 2003 Independent July 05, 2003 Defeated Lakes
September 3, 2021 Page 26 of 315 Boudreau, James
Boudreau, James (Jim) Born:
First elected in 2009
Occupation
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Guysborough- June 09, 2009 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated Sheet Harbour
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant to the January 14, 2010 February 08, 2011 Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Caucus Chair (NDP) March 15, 2013 September 07, 2013
September 3, 2021 Page 27 of 315 Boudreau, James Bernard
Boudreau, James Bernard (Bernie) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1944
First elected in 1988
Occupation Honours
Lawyer Q.C. (1985)
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton the September 06, 1988 Liberal September 06, 1997 Resigned Lakes
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 June 27, 1996 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 April 04, 1995 Lottery Act
Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 March 20, 1995 Liquor Control Act
Minister of Finance June 11, 1993 June 27, 1996
Chair of the Management Board June 11, 1993 January 24, 1994
Chair of the Priorities and January 24, 1994 April 15, 1997 Planning Committee
Minister responsible for the February 15, 1995 June 27, 1996 Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation
Minister responsible for Part I of February 15, 1995 June 27, 1996 the Gaming Control Act
Minister responsible for April 01, 1996 April 15, 1997 Communications Nova Scotia
Minister of Health June 27, 1996 June 10, 1997
Jurisdiction: Federal Senator October 04, 1999 October 26, 2000
Regional Minister responsible October 04, 1999 January 01, 2000 for Nova Scotia
Leader of the Government in October 04, 1999 October 26, 2000 the Senate
Minister of State (Atlantic October 17, 2000 January 08, 2001 Canada Opportunities Agency)
September 3, 2021 Page 28 of 315 Boudreau, James Bernard
September 3, 2021 Page 29 of 315 Boudreau, Trevor
Boudreau, Trevor Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Chiropractor
Municipat Politican
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Richmond (2021) August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Municipal Councillor, Town of Port 2012 Hawkesbury
September 3, 2021 Page 30 of 315 Bragg, David Ross
Bragg, David Ross Born: June 25, 1956 Died: March 31, 1997 First elected in 1988
Occupation
Real Estate Broker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cumberland West September 06, 1988 Liberal April 16, 1993 Electoral district change
Cumberland North May 25, 1993 Liberal November 08, 1996 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 February 16, 1995 Voluntary Planning Act
Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 February 16, 1995 Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 February 16, 1995 Maritime Economic Cooperation Act
Minister of Tourism and Culture June 11, 1993 January 24, 1994
Minister of Economic June 11, 1993 January 24, 1994 Development
Chair of the Trade June 11, 1993 February 16, 1995 Development Authority
Minister of Economic January 24, 1994 June 30, 1994 Development and Tourism
Minister responsible for the June 30, 1994 February 16, 1995 Nova Scotia Economic Renewal Agency including Tourism Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Marketing Agency
September 3, 2021 Page 31 of 315 Brown, Guy A. C.
Brown, Guy A. C. Born: August 24, 1936 Died: April 05, 2009 First elected in 1974
Occupation
Army Officer
Municipal Politician
Salesman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cumberland Centre April 02, 1974 Liberal April 16, 1993 Boundary change
Cumberland South May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the October 27, 1976 October 05, 1978 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Consumer Affairs October 27, 1976 October 05, 1978
Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 March 20, 1995 Housing Development Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 March 20, 1995 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Housing and June 11, 1993 March 20, 1995 Consumer Affairs
Minister responsible for the February 16, 1995 March 20, 1995 Voluntary Planning Act
Minister responsible for the February 16, 1995 March 20, 1995 Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the February 16, 1995 March 20, 1995 Nova Scotia Economic Renewal Agency including Tourism Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Marketing Agency
Minister responsible for the February 16, 1995 March 20, 1995 Maritime Economic Cooperation Act
Minister of Labour March 20, 1995 June 27, 1996
Minister responsible for the March 20, 1995 June 27, 1996 Workers' Compensation Act
September 3, 2021 Page 32 of 315 Brown, Guy A. C.
Minister of Agriculture and June 27, 1996 July 18, 1997 Marketing
Minister of Housing and July 18, 1997 April 08, 1998 Municipal Affairs
Minister responsible for the July 18, 1997 April 08, 1998 Heritage Property Act
Government House Leader (L) November 20, 1997 February 12, 1998
Jurisdiction: Municipal Mayor of Springhill October 16, 2004 October 18, 2008
September 3, 2021 Page 33 of 315 Buchanan, John MacLennan
Buchanan, John MacLennan (E.C.N.S.) Born: April 22, 1931 Died: October 03, 2019 First elected in 1967
Occupation Honours
Lawyer Q.C. (1972)
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Atlantic May 30, 1967 Progressive Conservative September 23, 1990 resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Public Works September 23, 1969 October 28, 1970
Minister of Fisheries September 23, 1969 October 28, 1970
Opposition House Leader (PC) 1971 October 05, 1978
Party Leader (PC) March 06, 1971 September 12, 1990
President of the Executive October 05, 1978 September 12, 1990 Council
Premier October 05, 1978 September 12, 1990
Minister of Finance October 05, 1978 June 25, 1979
Chair of Policy Board October 05, 1978 November 26, 1985
Minister of Intergovernmental December 17, 1981 January 05, 1989 Affairs
Minister responsible for the December 03, 1987 September 12, 1990 Cabinet Secretariat
Chair of Policy Board December 03, 1987 September 12, 1990
Minister responsible for July 28, 1988 January 05, 1989 Advanced Education and Job Training Jurisdiction: Federal Privy Council April 17, 1982
Senator September 12, 1990 April 22, 2006
September 3, 2021 Page 34 of 315 Burrill, Gary Clayton
Burrill, Gary Clayton Born: 1955
First elected in 2009
Occupation
Author
Clergyman
Lecturer
Magazine Editor
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Colchester- June 09, 2009 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated Musquodoboit Valley
Halifax Chebucto May 30, 2017 New Democratic Party
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant to the January 14, 2010 February 08, 2011 House Leader
Ministerial assistant for the February 10, 2011 March 21, 2013 Department of Community Services (Housing)
Ministerial assistant to the March 21, 2013 October 22, 2013 Minister Responsible for Seniors
Party Leader (NDP) February 27, 2016
September 3, 2021 Page 35 of 315 Cameron, Donald William
Cameron, Donald William (Don) (E.C.N.S.) Born: May 20, 1946 Died: May 02, 2021 First elected in 1974
Occupation
Dairy Farmer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Pictou East April 02, 1974 Progressive Conservative June 21, 1993 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Recreation October 05, 1978 June 25, 1979
Minister of Fisheries October 05, 1978 June 25, 1980
Minister responsible for the April 22, 1988 February 26, 1991 Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the April 22, 1988 February 26, 1991 Advisory Council on Applied Science and Technology
Minister of Industry, Trade and April 22, 1988 February 26, 1991 Technology
Minister responsible for the September 12, 1990 February 26, 1991 Nova Scotia Business Capital Corporation Act
Party Leader (PC) February 09, 1991 June 11, 1993
President of the Executive February 26, 1991 June 11, 1993 Council
Premier February 26, 1991 June 11, 1993
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 May 02, 1991 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister of Intergovernmental February 26, 1991 June 11, 1993 Affairs Jurisdiction: Federal Consul-General to Boston August 23, 1993 August 15, 1997
September 3, 2021 Page 36 of 315 Carey, Jon
Carey, Jon Born: 1946
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Businessman
Fire Chief
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings West July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative July 05, 2003 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 37 of 315 Carruthers, Robert Arthur
Carruthers, Robert Arthur (Bob) Born: 1952
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Lawyer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Hants East May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Did not re-offer
September 3, 2021 Page 38 of 315 Casey, Joseph Henry
Casey, Joseph Henry (Joe) Born: March 03, 1918 Died: February 16, 2010 First elected in 1970
Occupation
Army Officer
Fish Plant Operator
Naval Officer
Steamship Pilot
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Digby October 13, 1970 Liberal September 28, 1984 Did not re-offer
Digby September 06, 1988 Liberal April 16, 1993 Electoral district change
Digby-Annapolis May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Did not win nomination
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker December 04, 1973 August 12, 1978
September 3, 2021 Page 39 of 315 Casey, Karen Lynn
Casey, Karen Lynn (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1947
First elected in 2006
Occupation
School Board Administrator
School Principal
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Colchester North June 13, 2006 Progressive Conservative January 10, 2011 Crossed the floor
Colchester North January 10, 2011 Liberal July 17, 2021 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 27, 2006 April 01, 2008 Youth Secretariat Act
Minister of Education June 27, 2006 January 07, 2009
Minister responsible for the September 07, 2006 April 01, 2008 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act
Minister of Health January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009
Interim Leader (PC) June 24, 2009 August 16, 2010
Minister of Education and Early October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017 Childhood Development
Minister responsible for Youth October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015
Chair of Treasury and Policy July 24, 2015 February 23, 2021 Board
Deputy Premier June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021
Deputy President of the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Executive Council
Minister of Finance and June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Treasury Board
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Chartered Professional Accountants Act
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Credit Union Act
September 3, 2021 Page 40 of 315 Casey, Karen Lynn
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 insurance Act and the Insurance Premiums Tax Act
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Securities Act
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Utility and Review Board Act
Minister responsible for Part I of June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 the Gaming Control Act
September 3, 2021 Page 41 of 315 Chard, Donald
Chard, Donald Born: 1943
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Park Planner
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth South March 24, 1998 New Democratic Party June 18, 1999 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker March 24, 1988 July 27, 1999
September 3, 2021 Page 42 of 315 Chataway, John Edward
Chataway, John Edward Born: March 03, 1947 Died: December 31, 2004 First elected in 1999
Occupation
Municipal Politician
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Chester-St. July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative December 31, 2004 Died in office Margaret's
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for Part II August 16, 1999 October 01, 2000 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Human Resources August 16, 1999 January 04, 2001
Minister of Housing and August 16, 1999 September 23, 1999 Municipal Affairs
Minister of the Environment December 29, 1999 October 01, 2000
Minister responsible for the October 01, 2000 January 04, 2001 Workers' Compensation Act
Minister of Environment and October 01, 2000 January 04, 2001 Labour
September 3, 2021 Page 43 of 315 Chender, Claudia
Chender, Claudia Born: 1977
First elected in 2017
Occupation
Businesswoman
Lawyer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth South May 30, 2017 New Democratic Party (2013)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial House Leader (NDP) December 07, 2018 July 17, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 44 of 315 Chipman, Frank
Chipman, Frank Born: 1947
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Farmer
Municipal Politician
Police Officer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Annapolis July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative July 05, 2003 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 45 of 315 Chisholm, Robert Lawrence
Chisholm, Robert Lawrence Born: 1957
First elected in 1991
Occupation
Researcher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Atlantic August 27, 1991 New Democratic Party July 05, 2003 Did not re-offer (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Party Leader (NDP) March 30, 1996 July 15, 2000
Leader of the Official March 24, 1998 July 27, 1999 Opposition (NDP)
September 3, 2021 Page 46 of 315 Chisholm, Ronald Michael
Chisholm, Ronald Michael (Ronnie) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1948
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Businessman
Machine Operator
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Guysborough-Port July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative July 05, 2003 Electoral district change Hawkesbury
Guysborough- August 05, 2003 Progressive Conservative May 05, 2009 Defeated Sheet Harbour
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (PC) October 11, 2005 February 24, 2006
Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act
Minister of Fisheries and February 24, 2006 June 19, 2009 Aquaculture
Minister of Agriculture February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006
Acting Minister responsible for February 08, 2007 April 17, 2007 the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission
Acting Minister of Agriculture February 08, 2007 April 17, 2007
September 3, 2021 Page 47 of 315 Christie, Peter Gordon
Christie, Peter Gordon (E.C.N.S.) Born: March 09, 1941 Died: May 31, 2021 First elected in 1999
Occupation
Certified Management Accountant
Municipal Poltiician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Bedford-Fall River July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative July 05, 2003 Electoral district change
Bedford August 05, 2003 Progressive Conservative May 13, 2006 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 December 19, 2002 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister of Community Services August 16, 1999 December 19, 2002
Chair of the Senior Citizens' August 16, 1999 April 05, 2000 Secretariat
Minister responsible for the December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Service Nova Scotia December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 and Municipal Relations
Minister responsible for Part I of August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Finance August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006
September 3, 2021 Page 48 of 315 Churchill, Zachariah John
Churchill, Zachariah John (Zach) Born: 1984
First elected in 2010
Occupation
Non-government Organization (ngo) Director
Policy Analyst
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Yarmouth June 22, 2010 Liberal (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Natural Resources October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015
Minister of Municipal Affairs July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017
Minister of Communications July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 Nova Scotia
Minister of Education and Early June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Childhood Development
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Office of Mental Health and Addictions
Minister of Health and Wellness February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 49 of 315 Clark, Braedon
Clark, Braedon Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Executive Assistant
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Bedford South August 17, 2021 Liberal
September 3, 2021 Page 50 of 315 Clarke, Cecil P.
Clarke, Cecil P. (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1968
First elected in 2001
Occupation
Businessman
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton North March 06, 2001 Progressive Conservative March 25, 2011 Resigned to contest (by-election) federal electtion
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 17, 2002 August 18, 2003 Nova Scotia Business Incorporated Act
Minister responsible for the June 17, 2002 August 18, 2003 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister of the Office of June 17, 2002 January 16, 2003 Economic Development
Minister of Economic January 16, 2003 August 18, 2003 Development
Minister of Energy August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006
Minister responsible for the January 01, 2005 December 31, 2005 Year of the Veteran
Speaker February 24, 2006 October 23, 2007
Minister responsible for the October 23, 2007 June 19, 2009 Regulations Act
Minister responsible for the October 23, 2007 June 19, 2009 Human Rights Act
Minister responsible for Part II October 23, 2007 June 19, 2009 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Minister of Justice October 23, 2007 June 19, 2009
Government House Leader (PC) October 23, 2007 May 05, 2009
Attorney General October 23, 2007 June 19, 2009
September 3, 2021 Page 51 of 315 Cochran, Maxine Elizabeth
Cochran, Maxine Elizabeth (E.C.N.S.) Born: August 05, 1926 Died: July 08, 2014 First elected in 1984
Occupation
Broadcaster
Home Economist
Public Relations
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg Centre June 05, 1984 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Transportation November 26, 1985 February 06, 1987
Minister responsible for the February 06, 1987 July 28, 1988 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister responsible for the February 06, 1987 December 03, 1987 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Culture, Recreation February 06, 1987 December 03, 1987 and Fitness
Minister of Consumer Affairs February 06, 1987 July 28, 1988
Minister responsible for the December 03, 1987 July 28, 1988 Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Family Member Relationship
Cochran, Bruce husband
September 3, 2021 Page 52 of 315 Colwell, Keith W.
Colwell, Keith W. (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1947
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Businessman
Manufacturing Company Owner
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Eastern Shore May 25, 1993 Liberal June 18, 1999 Defeated
Preston August 05, 2003 Liberal September 07, 2013 Electoral district change
Preston-Dartmouth October 08, 2013 Liberal July 17, 2021 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker July 18, 1997 March 24, 1988
Minister responsible for the April 08, 1998 December 16, 1998 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Fisheries and April 08, 1998 August 16, 1999 Aquaculture
Minister of Business and April 08, 1998 December 16, 1998 Consumer Services
Minister responsible for Part II December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister responsible for the December 18, 1998 August 16, 1999 Liquor Control Act
Caucus Chair (L) January 08, 2004 May 04, 2006
Deputy Speaker May 04, 2006 June 13, 2006
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 August 31, 2021 Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act
Minister of Fisheries and October 22, 2013 August 31, 2021 Aquaculture
Minister of Agriculture October 22, 2013 August 31, 2021
Jurisdiction: Municipal Councillor, Halifax Regional October 30, 1999 August 26, 2003 Municipality, District 3 (Preston- Porters Lake)
September 3, 2021 Page 53 of 315 Colwell, Keith W.
September 3, 2021 Page 54 of 315 Comer, Brian Keith
Comer, Brian Keith Born: 1985
First elected in 2019
Occupation
Fisherman
Registered Nurse
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Sydney River-Mira- September 03, 2019 Progressive Conservative July 17, 2021 Electoral district change Louisbourg (by-election)
Cape Breton East August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative (2021)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Office of Mental Health and Addictions
Minister of Communications August 31, 2021 Nova Scotia
Minister responsible for Youth August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 55 of 315 Connors, John Wayne
Connors, John Wayne (Buzzy) Born: 1936
First elected in 1988
Occupation
Math Instructor
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton Centre September 06, 1988 Liberal February 08, 1989 Resigned
September 3, 2021 Page 56 of 315 Conrad, Victoria P.
Conrad, Victoria P. (Vicki) Born:
First elected in 2006
Occupation
Businesswoman
Small Business Operator
Small Business Owner
Volunteer Worker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Queens June 13, 2006 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (NDP) June 23, 2009 March 15, 2013
Ministerial assistant for the January 14, 2010 March 21, 2013 Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
Ministerial assistant for the March 21, 2013 October 22, 2013 Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism (Forestry)
September 3, 2021 Page 57 of 315 Coombes, Kendra Christine
Coombes, Kendra Christine Born: 1988
First elected in 2020
Occupation
Municipal Politician
Policy Analyst
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton Centre March 10, 2020 New Democratic Party July 17, 2021 Electoral district change (by-election)
Cape Breton August 17, 2021 New Democratic Party Centre-Whitney Pier
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Municipal Cape Breton Regional October 15, 2016 Municipality Councillor, District 11
Family Member Relationship
MacDonald, Helen aunt
September 3, 2021 Page 58 of 315 Corbett, Frank
Corbett, Frank (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1954
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Camera Operator
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton Centre March 24, 1998 New Democratic Party April 02, 2015 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (NDP) September 21, 2001 February 08, 2007
Opposition House Leader (NDP) February 08, 2007 May 05, 2009
Minister of the Public Service June 19, 2009 March 15, 2013 Commission
Minister of Communications June 19, 2009 March 15, 2013 Nova Scotia
Deputy President of the June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013 Executive Council
Deputy Premier June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013
Government House Leader June 25, 2009 September 07, 2013 (NDP)
Chair of Treasury Board July 09, 2009 October 22, 2013
Minister of Information January 14, 2010 March 15, 2013 Management
Minister responsible for the March 15, 2013 October 22, 2013 Workers' Compensation Act (Except Part II)
Minister responsible for the March 15, 2013 October 22, 2013 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act
Minister of Labour and March 15, 2013 October 22, 2013 Advanced Education
Minister of Immigration March 15, 2013 October 22, 2013
House Leader (NDP) October 24, 2013 April 02, 2015
September 3, 2021 Page 59 of 315 Corkum-Greek, Susan Margaret
Corkum-Greek, Susan Margaret Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Journalist
General Manager
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for Nova August 31, 2021 Scotia Business Incorporated
Minister of Economic August 31, 2021 Development
September 3, 2021 Page 60 of 315 Cosman, Francene Jen
Cosman, Francene Jen (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1941
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Businesswoman
Municipal Politician
Registered Nurse
Small Business Operator
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Bedford-Fall River May 25, 1993 Liberal June 18, 1999 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Party Whip (L) June 11, 1993 March 31, 1995
Deputy Speaker March 20, 1995 July 18, 1997
Minister responsible for the July 18, 1997 April 08, 1998 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister responsible for the July 18, 1997 August 16, 1999 Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Minister of Community Services July 18, 1997 August 16, 1999
Chair of the Senior Citizens' July 18, 1997 August 16, 1999 Secretariat
Minister responsible for the May 13, 1998 August 16, 1999 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister of Human Resources December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999
September 3, 2021 Page 61 of 315 Coupar, John Allen
Coupar, John Allen (Jack) Born: 1954
First elected in 1984
Occupation
Landscaper
Nurseryman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Colchester North November 06, 1984 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 62 of 315 Craig, Stephen Allen
Craig, Stephen Allen (Steve) Born: 1955
First elected in 2019
Occupation
Municipal Politician
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Sackville-Cobequid June 18, 2019 Progressive Conservative (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Fisheries and August 31, 2021 Aquaculture Jurisdiction: Municipal Halifax Regional Municipality October 20, 2012 June 28, 2019 Councillor
Deputy Mayor of the Halifax November 08, 2016 November 08, 2017 Regional Municipality
September 3, 2021 Page 63 of 315 Dechman, Marie P.
Dechman, Marie P. (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1941
First elected in 1988
Occupation
Businesswoman
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg West September 06, 1988 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker September 06, 1988 February 26, 1991
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992 Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Minister of Community Services February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992
Chair of the Senior Citizens' February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992 Secretariat
Minister responsible for the February 24, 1992 June 30, 1992 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Housing February 24, 1992 June 30, 1992
Minister of Consumer Affairs February 24, 1992 June 30, 1992
Minister responsible for the June 30, 1992 June 11, 1993 Housing Development Corporation Act
Minister of Housing and June 30, 1992 June 11, 1993 Consumer Affairs
September 3, 2021 Page 64 of 315 Delefes, Peter
Delefes, Peter Born: 1944
First elected in 1998
Occupation
School Principal
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Citadel March 24, 1998 New Democratic Party June 18, 1999 Defeated (1967)
September 3, 2021 Page 65 of 315 Delorey, Randy M.
Delorey, Randy M. Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Consultant
Professor
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Antigonish October 08, 2013 Liberal July 17, 2021 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Gaelic Affairs October 22, 2013 October 13, 2020
Minister of Environment October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015
Minister responsible for the July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 Utility and Review Board Act
Minister of Finance and July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 Treasury Board
Minister responsible for the July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 Credit Union Act
Minister responsible for the July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 Insurance Act
Minister responsible for the July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Minister responsible for the July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 Securities Act
Minister of Environment November 05, 2015 January 12, 2016
Minister of Health and Wellness June 15, 2017 October 13, 2020
Minister of Justice February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Accessibility Act
Provincial Secretary February 23, 2021
Minister of Labour Relations February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Elections Act
September 3, 2021 Page 66 of 315 Delorey, Randy M.
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Human Rights Act
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Regulations Act
Minister responsible for Part II February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Retail Business Designated Day Closing Act
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Nova Scotia Police Complaints Commissioner
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Nova Scotia Police Review Board
Attorney General February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 67 of 315 d'Entremont, Christopher André d'Entremont, Christopher André (Chris) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1969
First elected in 2003
Occupation
Radio Broadcaster
Salesperson
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Argyle August 05, 2003 Progressive Conservative September 07, 2013 Electoral district change
Argyle-Barrington October 08, 2013 Progressive Conservative July 31, 2019 Resigned to contest federal election
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Acadian Affairs August 18, 2003 June 19, 2009
Minister of Agriculture and August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 Fisheries
Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act
Chair of the Senior Citizens' February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Secretariat
Minister of Health February 24, 2006 January 07, 2009
Minister responsible for the January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister of Community Services January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009
Minister responsible for the January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Youth Secretariat Act
Acting Minister of Finance February 23, 2009 March 09, 2009
Acting Minister responsible for February 23, 2009 March 09, 2009 the Utility and Review Board Act
Acting Minister responsible for February 23, 2009 March 09, 2009 the Securities Act
Acting Minister responsible for February 23, 2009 March 09, 2009 the Retail Business Uniform Closing Day Act
Acting Minister responsible for February 23, 2009 March 09, 2009 the Insurance Act
Acting Minister responsible for February 23, 2009 March 09, 2009 the Elections Act
September 3, 2021 Page 68 of 315 d'Entremont, Christopher André
Acting Minister responsible for February 23, 2009 March 09, 2009 Part I of the Gaming Control Act
Acting Minister responsible for February 23, 2009 March 09, 2009 Aboriginal Affairs
House Leader (PC) September 09, 2010 September 07, 2013
Opposition House Leader (PC) October 23, 2013 February 20, 2019
Jurisdiction: Federal Member of Parliament (West October 21, 2019 Nova)
September 3, 2021 Page 69 of 315 Deveau, John
Deveau, John Born:
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Health Care Worker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Yarmouth March 24, 1998 New Democratic Party June 18, 1999 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 70 of 315 Deveaux, Kevin Eugene
Deveaux, Kevin Eugene Born: 1966
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Lawyer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cole Harbour- March 24, 1998 New Democratic Party March 01, 2007 Resigned Eastern Passage
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker July 27, 1999 November 05, 2001
Deputy Speaker November 05, 2002 August 05, 2003
Opposition House Leader (NDP) September 04, 2003 February 08, 2007
September 3, 2021 Page 71 of 315 DeWolfe, James Douglas
DeWolfe, James Douglas (Jim) Born: 1949
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Cartographer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Pictou East March 24, 1998 Progressive Conservative May 13, 2006 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker August 05, 2003 June 13, 2006
September 3, 2021 Page 72 of 315 Dexter, Darrell E.
Dexter, Darrell E. (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1957
First elected in 1998
Occupation Honours
Lawyer Q.C. (2011)
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth-Cole March 24, 1998 New Democratic Party July 05, 2003 Electoral district change Harbour
Cole Harbour August 05, 2003 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Leader of the Official April 29, 2001 June 19, 2009 Opposition (NDP)
Interim Leader (NDP) April 29, 2001 June 03, 2001
Party Leader (NDP) June 03, 2001 November 23, 2013
President of the Executive June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013 Council
Premier June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013
Minister responsible for Military June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013 Relations
Minister of Intergovernmental June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013 Affairs
Minister of Aboriginal Affairs June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013
Chair of Treasury and Policy June 19, 2009 July 09, 2009 Board
Minister of Policy and Priorities July 09, 2009 October 22, 2013
Jurisdiction: Municipal Dartmouth City Council August 15, 1994 April 01, 1996 Councillor
September 3, 2021 Page 73 of 315 Diab, Lena Metlege
Diab, Lena Metlege Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation Honours
Lawyer Q.C.
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Armdale October 08, 2013 Liberal July 17, 2021
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015 Nova Scotia Police Review Board
Minister of Immigration October 22, 2013 February 23, 2021
Minister of Justice October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015
Minister responsible for Part II October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015 Elections Act
Attorney General October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015 Nova Scotia Police Complaints Commissioner
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015 Regulations Act
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015 Retail Business Uniform Closing Day Act
Provincial Secretary October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015 Human Rights Act
Minister of Acadian Affairs and June 15, 2017 August 31, 2021 Francophonie
Minister of Labour and October 13, 2020 August 31, 2021 Advanced Education
Minister responsible for the October 13, 2020 August 31, 2021 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act
September 3, 2021 Page 74 of 315 Diab, Lena Metlege
Minister responsible for the October 13, 2020 August 31, 2021 Workers' Compensation Act (Except Part II)
Minister of Immigration and February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Population Growth
September 3, 2021 Page 75 of 315 DiCostanzo, Rafah
DiCostanzo, Rafah Born: 1962
First elected in 2017
Occupation
Interpreter
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Clayton Park West May 30, 2017 Liberal
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant to the June 28, 2017 Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Ministerial assistant to the June 28, 2017 Minister of Immigration
Caucus Chair (L) October 12, 2020
September 3, 2021 Page 76 of 315 Donahoe, Arthur Richard
Donahoe, Arthur Richard (Art) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1940
First elected in 1978
Occupation Honours
Lawyer Q.C. (1982)
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Citadel September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative November 30, 1992 Resigned (1967)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker December 06, 1978 February 19, 1981
Speaker July 08, 1980 February 26, 1991
Family Member Relationship
Donahoe, Terence Richard Boyd brother
Donahoe, Richard Alphonsus father
Boyd, Donald David grandfather
September 3, 2021 Page 77 of 315 Donahoe, Terence Richard Boyd
Donahoe, Terence Richard Boyd Born: October 30, 1944 Died: November 29, 2005 First elected in 1978
Occupation Honours
Lawyer Q.C.
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Cornwallis September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Electoral district change
Halifax Citadel May 25, 1993 Progressive Conservative May 07, 1997 Resigned to contest (1993) federal election
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Education October 05, 1978 November 26, 1985
Minister responsible for the October 05, 1978 November 26, 1985 Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Minister of Human Resources November 26, 1985 June 25, 1986 Development and Training
Chair of Policy Board November 26, 1985 February 06, 1987
Minister of Vocational and June 25, 1986 February 06, 1987 Technical Training
Minister responsible for the February 06, 1987 December 03, 1987 Regulations Act
Attorney General February 06, 1987 January 05, 1989
Provincial Secretary February 06, 1987 December 03, 1987
Minister of Labour December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989
Minister responsible for the January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991 Civil Service Act
Minister of Government January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991 Services
Chair of the Management Board January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991
Chair of the Economic January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991 Development Committee of Cabinet
Minister of Intergovernmental January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991 Affairs
Minister of Tourism and Culture February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992
September 3, 2021 Page 78 of 315 Donahoe, Terence Richard Boyd
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992 Heritage Property Act
Minister of the Environment February 24, 1992 June 11, 1993
Minister responsible for the February 24, 1992 June 11, 1993 Emergency Measures Act
Leader of the Official June 03, 1993 October 28, 1995 Opposition (PC)
Interim Leader (PC) June 03, 1993 October 28, 1995
Family Member Relationship
Donahoe, Richard Alphonsus father
Donahoe, Arthur Richard brother
Boyd, Donald David grandfather
September 3, 2021 Page 79 of 315 Dooks, William
Dooks, William (Bill) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1956
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Businessman
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Eastern Shore July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative May 05, 2009 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Energy February 24, 2006 October 23, 2007
Minister responsible for the October 23, 2007 June 19, 2009 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Tourism, Culture October 23, 2007 June 19, 2009 and Heritage Jurisdiction: Municipal Halifax County Councillor, October 15, 1994 December 02, 1995 District 10
Halifax Regional Municipality January 09, 1996 July 27, 1999 Councillor, District 1
September 3, 2021 Page 80 of 315 Downe, Donald Richard
Downe, Donald Richard (Don) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1951
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Farmer
Small Business Owner
Truck Driver
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg West May 25, 1993 Liberal February 18, 2003 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 April 01, 1996 Tidal Power Corporation Act
Minister of Natural Resources June 11, 1993 April 01, 1996
Minister responsible for the April 01, 1996 June 27, 1996 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for Part II April 01, 1996 June 27, 1996 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Business and April 01, 1996 June 27, 1996 Consumer Services
Minister responsible for the May 17, 1996 June 27, 1996 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Transportation and June 27, 1996 April 08, 1998 Public Works
Minister responsible for the September 17, 1997 April 08, 1998 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for Part I of April 08, 1998 August 16, 1999 the Gaming Control Act
Minister responsible for April 08, 1998 August 16, 1999 Aboriginal Affairs
Minister of the Environment April 08, 1998 December 16, 1998
Minister of Finance April 08, 1998 August 16, 1999
Deputy President of the April 08, 1998 August 16, 1999 Executive Council
Deputy Premier April 08, 1998 August 16, 1999
September 3, 2021 Page 81 of 315 Downe, Donald Richard
September 3, 2021 Page 82 of 315 Druhan, Rebecca
Druhan, Rebecca (Becky) Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Lawyer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg West August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Education and Early August 31, 2021 Childhood Development
September 3, 2021 Page 83 of 315 Duale, Ali
Duale, Ali Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Firefighter
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Armdale August 17, 2021 Liberal
September 3, 2021 Page 84 of 315 Dunn, Patrick R.
Dunn, Patrick R. (Pat) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1950
First elected in 2006
Occupation
School Administrator
School Principal
School Vice-principal
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Pictou Centre June 01, 2006 Progressive Conservative May 05, 2009 Defeated
Pictou Centre October 08, 2013 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (PC) October 25, 2007 January 07, 2009
Minister of Volunteerism January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009
Minister of Health Promotion January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 and Protection
Caucus Chair (PC) October 23, 2013 June 19, 2017
Minister of the Voluntary Sector August 31, 2021
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Heritage Property Act
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Office of Equity and Anti- Racism Initiatives
Minister of African Nova August 31, 2021 Scotian Affairs
Minister of Communities, August 31, 2021 Culture, Tourism and Heritage
September 3, 2021 Page 85 of 315 Epstein, Howard Michael
Epstein, Howard Michael Born: 1949
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Law Professor
Lawyer
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Chebucto March 24, 1998 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant to the January 14, 2010 February 08, 2011 Department of Community Services (Co-operative Housing) Jurisdiction: Municipal Halifax City Council October 15, 1994 December 02, 1995
Halifax Regional Municipality January 09, 1996 March 24, 1998 Councillor
September 3, 2021 Page 86 of 315 Estabrooks, William Irvine
Estabrooks, William Irvine (Bill) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1947
First elected in 1998
Occupation
School Administrator
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Timberlea-Prospect March 24, 1998 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (NDP) September 20, 2000 September 21, 2001
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 May 30, 2012 Sydney Tar Ponds Agency (NS)
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 May 30, 2012 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011 Gateway Initiative
Minister responsible for June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011 Conserve Nova Scotia
Minister of Transportation and June 19, 2009 May 30, 2012 Infrastructure Renewal
Minister of Energy June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011
September 3, 2021 Page 87 of 315 Etter, Cora Helena
Etter, Cora Helena Born: October 10, 1925 Died: August 19, 2020 First elected in 1984
Occupation
Businesswoman
Municipal Poltician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Hants East November 06, 1984 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 88 of 315 Eyking, Pam
Eyking, Pam Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Farmer
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Victoria-The Lakes October 08, 2013 Liberal April 30, 2017 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 89 of 315 Fage, Ernest L.
Fage, Ernest L. (Ernie) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1953
First elected in 1997
Occupation
Farmer
Real Estate
Small Woodlot Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cumberland North November 04, 1997 Progressive Conservative February 20, 2007 Suspended from caucus (by-election)
Cumberland North February 20, 2007 Independent Progressive December 18, 2007 Expelled from caucus Conservative
Cumberland North December 18, 2007 Independent Progressive May 05, 2009 Defeated Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Natural Resources August 16, 1999 June 17, 2002
Minister of Agriculture and August 16, 1999 October 01, 2000 Marketing
Minister of Fisheries and August 16, 1999 October 01, 2000 Aquaculture
Minister of Agriculture and October 01, 2000 December 19, 2002 Fisheries
Minister of the Public Service June 17, 2002 December 19, 2002 Commission
Minister of Energy December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003
Minister responsible for Nova August 18, 2003 February 16, 2006 Scotia Business Incorporated
Minister responsible for August 18, 2003 February 16, 2006 Communications Nova Scotia
Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 December 02, 2005 Emergency Measures Act
Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 February 16, 2006 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 February 16, 2006 Liquor Control Act
Minister of Economic August 18, 2003 February 16, 2006 Development
September 3, 2021 Page 90 of 315 Fage, Ernest L.
Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 February 16, 2006 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Minister of Emergency December 02, 2005 February 16, 2006 Management
Minister responsible for the June 27, 2006 January 05, 2007 Public Service Commission
Minister of Emergency June 27, 2006 January 05, 2007 Management
Minister of Human Resources June 27, 2006 January 05, 2007
September 3, 2021 Page 91 of 315 Farrell, Terry
Farrell, Terry Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Lawyer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cumberland North October 08, 2013 Liberal April 30, 2017 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 92 of 315 Fogarty, Gerald Gregory
Fogarty, Gerald Gregory (Gerry) (E.C.N.S.) Born:
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Radio Broadcaster
Television Broadcaster
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Bedford May 25, 1993 Liberal June 18, 1999 Did not re-offer Basin
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Speaker July 18, 1997 March 24, 1998
September 3, 2021 Page 93 of 315 Fraser, Hyland
Fraser, Hyland Born: 1946 Died: February 05, 2021 First elected in 1998
Occupation
Insurance Agent
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Antigonish March 24, 1998 Liberal June 18, 1999 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (L) December 14, 1998 June 18, 1999
September 3, 2021 Page 94 of 315 Fraser, Wayne
Fraser, Wayne Born: 1956
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Financial Advisor
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Pictou East August 03, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Defeated (by-election)
September 3, 2021 Page 95 of 315 Furey, Mark Ignatius
Furey, Mark Ignatius (E.C.N.S.) Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Police Officer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg West October 08, 2013 Liberal July 17, 2021 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Service Nova Scotia October 22, 2013 April 01, 2014 and Municipal Relations
Minister responsible for Part II October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Municipal Affairs April 01, 2014 July 24, 2015
Minister of Service Nova Scotia April 01, 2014 June 15, 2017
Minister of Business April 09, 2015 June 15, 2017
Minister responsible for April 09, 2015 June 15, 2017 Tourism Nova Scotia
Minister responsible for the April 09, 2015 June 15, 2017 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for Nova April 09, 2015 June 15, 2017 Scotia Business Incorporated
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Elections Act
Minister of Justice June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021
Minister of Labour Relations June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021
Attorney General June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 September 18, 2017 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Human Rights Act
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Nova Scotia Police Complaints Commissioner
September 3, 2021 Page 96 of 315 Furey, Mark Ignatius
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Nova Scotia Police Review Board
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Regulations Act
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Retail Business Designated Day Closing Act
Provincial Secretary June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021
Minister responsible for Part II June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Minister responsible for the September 18, 2017 February 23, 2021 Accessibility Act
September 3, 2021 Page 97 of 315 Gaudet, Wayne Jean
Gaudet, Wayne Jean (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1956
First elected in 1993
Occupation
School Principal
School Vice-principal
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Clare May 25, 1993 Liberal September 07, 2013 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Agriculture and June 11, 1993 June 27, 1996 Marketing
Minister responsible for June 11, 1993 November 18, 1996 Acadian Affairs
Minister without Portfolio June 27, 1996 November 18, 1996
Speaker November 18, 1996 July 18, 1997
Minister of Business and July 18, 1997 April 08, 1998 Consumer Services
Minister responsible for the July 18, 1997 April 08, 1998 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Housing and April 08, 1998 December 16, 1998 Municipal Affairs
Minister of Human Resources April 08, 1998 December 16, 1998
Minister responsible for April 08, 1998 August 16, 1999 Acadian Affairs
Minister responsible for the April 08, 1998 December 16, 1998 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Education and December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999 Culture
Deputy Speaker July 27, 1999 July 01, 2000
Interim Leader (L) July 01, 2000 April 13, 2002
Leader in the House (L) April 22, 2002 May 22, 2003
Caucus Chair (L) August 11, 2003 January 12, 2004
Interim Leader (L) January 12, 2004 October 23, 2004
September 3, 2021 Page 98 of 315 Gaudet, Wayne Jean
Deputy Speaker June 13, 2006 July 07, 2010
September 3, 2021 Page 99 of 315 Giffin, Ronald Chapman
Giffin, Ronald Chapman (Ron) (E.C.N.S.) Born: December 01, 1942 Died: April 15, 2021 First elected in 1978
Occupation Honours
Lawyer Q.C. (1982)
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Truro-Bible Hill September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the October 05, 1978 June 25, 1979 Human Rights Act
Minister of Municipal Affairs October 05, 1978 June 25, 1979
Minister responsible for the June 25, 1979 December 17, 1981 Civil Service Act
Chair of the Treasury Board June 25, 1979 July 22, 1980
Chair of the Management Board June 25, 1979 December 17, 1981
Minister responsible for the December 17, 1981 November 09, 1983 Communications Policy
Minister of Transportation December 17, 1981 November 09, 1983
Provincial Secretary November 09, 1983 February 06, 1987
Minister responsible for the November 09, 1983 February 06, 1987 Regulations Act
Attorney General November 09, 1983 February 06, 1987
Minister of Vocational and February 06, 1987 December 03, 1987 Technical Training
Chair of Policy Board February 06, 1987 December 03, 1987
Minister of Education December 03, 1987 February 24, 1992
Minister responsible for February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992 Advanced Education and Job Training
September 3, 2021 Page 100 of 315 Gillis, John William
Gillis, John William (Bill) Born: October 31, 1936 Died: August 15, 2009 First elected in 1970
Occupation
Geologist
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Antigonish October 13, 1970 Liberal February 12, 1998 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs October 28, 1970 November 26, 1971
Minister of Agriculture and October 28, 1970 September 07, 1972 Marketing
Minister responsible for the October 28, 1970 November 26, 1971 Nova Scotia Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the November 26, 1971 August 27, 1973 Human Rights Act
Minister of Public Welfare September 07, 1972 August 27, 1973
Minister of Education August 27, 1973 February 16, 1976
Minister of Mines February 16, 1976 October 05, 1978
Minister responsible for the February 16, 1976 October 05, 1978 Nova Scotia Energy Council
Opposition House Leader (L) 1979 March 01, 1992
Leader of the Official December 02, 1985 February 22, 1986 Opposition (L)
Leader in the House (L) December 02, 1985 February 22, 1986
Acting Leader (L) December 02, 1985 February 22, 1986
Leader of the Official March 21, 1992 May 25, 1993 Opposition (L)
Deputy Premier June 11, 1993 April 08, 1998
Deputy President of the June 11, 1993 April 08, 1998 Executive Council
Attorney General June 11, 1993 June 27, 1996
Minister of Justice June 11, 1993 June 27, 1996
September 3, 2021 Page 101 of 315 Gillis, John William
Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 June 27, 1996 Human Rights Act
Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 June 27, 1996 Regulations Act
Minister responsible for Part I of June 27, 1996 April 08, 1998 the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Finance June 27, 1996 April 08, 1998
September 3, 2021 Page 102 of 315 Glavine, Leo Alphonsus
Glavine, Leo Alphonsus (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1948
First elected in 2003
Occupation
School Administrator
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings West August 05, 2003 Liberal July 17, 2021 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (L) June 28, 2007 June 30, 2009
Deputy Speaker July 07, 2010 October 08, 2013
Minister of Seniors October 22, 2013 February 23, 2021
Minister of Health and Wellness October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017
Chair of the Senior Citizens' October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017 Secretariat
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 October 13, 2020 Heritage Property Act
Minister of the Voluntary Sector June 15, 2017 October 13, 2020
Minister of Communities, June 15, 2017 October 13, 2020 Culture and Heritage
Minister of Health and Wellness October 13, 2020 February 23, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 103 of 315 Godin, Rosemary
Godin, Rosemary Born: 1953
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Clergywoman
Editor
Reporter
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Sackville-Beaver March 24, 1998 New Democratic Party June 18, 1999 Defeated Bank
September 3, 2021 Page 104 of 315 Gosse, Gordon Leonard (Jr.)
Gosse, Gordon Leonard (Jr.) (Gordie) (E.C.N.S.) Born: August 22, 1955 Died: November 14, 2019 First elected in 2003
Occupation
Executive Director Of Youth Organization
Steel Worker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton Nova August 05, 2003 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Electoral district change
Sydney-Whitney October 08, 2013 New Democratic Party April 02, 2015 Resigned Pier
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker June 09, 2009 January 19, 2011
Speaker January 11, 2011 October 08, 2013
September 3, 2021 Page 105 of 315 Goucher, Leonard
Goucher, Leonard (Len) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1947
First elected in 2006
Occupation
Airline Worker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Bedford June 13, 2006 Progressive Conservative September 30, 2008 Electoral district change
Bedford-Birch Cove September 30, 2008 Progressive Conservative May 05, 2009 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 27, 2006 October 23, 2007 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Tourism, Culture June 27, 2006 October 23, 2007 and Heritage
Minister responsible for the October 23, 2007 June 19, 2009 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Minister responsible for the October 23, 2007 June 19, 2009 Liquor Control Act
Minister of Immigration October 23, 2007 June 19, 2009
Acting Minister responsible for January 12, 2008 March 31, 2008 the Public Service Commission
Acting Minister of Seniors January 12, 2008 March 31, 2008
Acting Minister of Human January 12, 2008 March 31, 2008 Resources
Acting Chair of the Senior January 12, 2008 March 31, 2008 Citizens' Secretariat
Minister of the Public Service January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Commission
Minister of Seniors January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009
Chair of the Senior Citizens' January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Secretariat Jurisdiction: Municipal Councillor, Bedford October 15, 1988 April 01, 1996
Halifax regional Municipality November 07, 2000 June 13, 2006 Councillor (District 21, Bedford)
September 3, 2021 Page 106 of 315 Goucher, Leonard
September 3, 2021 Page 107 of 315 Gough, Stephen Alexander
Gough, Stephen Alexander Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Clergyman
Technician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Sackville-Beaver October 08, 2013 Liberal April 30, 2017 Defeated Bank
September 3, 2021 Page 108 of 315 Graham, Daniel
Graham, Daniel Born: 1950
First elected in 1988
Occupation
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Inverness South September 06, 1988 Liberal April 16, 1993 Did not re-offer
September 3, 2021 Page 109 of 315 Graham, Daniel [2]
Graham, Daniel [2] (Danny) Born: 1961
First elected in 2003
Occupation Honours
Lawyer Q.C. (2008)
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Citadel August 05, 2003 Liberal October 07, 2005 Resigned (1993)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Party Leader (L) April 13, 2002 December 16, 2003
Deputy Speaker March 31, 2005 October 07, 2005
September 3, 2021 Page 110 of 315 Halman, Timothy
Halman, Timothy (Tim) Born: 1977
First elected in 2017
Occupation
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth East May 30, 2017 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Chair of Treasury Board August 31, 2021
Minister of Environment and August 31, 2021 Climate Change
September 3, 2021 Page 111 of 315 Hamm, John Frederick
Hamm, John Frederick (O.C., E.C.N.S.) Born: 1938
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Physician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Pictou Centre May 25, 1993 Progressive Conservative May 13, 2006 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Party Leader (PC) October 28, 1995 February 11, 2006
President of the Executive August 16, 1999 February 24, 2006 Council
Premier August 16, 1999 February 24, 2006
Minister of Intergovernmental August 16, 1999 February 24, 2006 Affairs
September 3, 2021 Page 112 of 315 Hansen, Suzy
Hansen, Suzy Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
School Board Trustee
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Needham August 17, 2021 New Democratic Party
September 3, 2021 Page 113 of 315 Harrison, Robert S.
Harrison, Robert S. (Robbie) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1948
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Guidance Counsellor
School Principal
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings South May 25, 1993 Liberal June 18, 1999 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 March 20, 1995 Emergency Measures Act
Minister of the Environment June 11, 1993 March 20, 1995
Minister responsible for Halifax June 11, 1993 July 06, 1993 Harbour Clean Up Incorporated
Minister responsible for the March 20, 1995 June 27, 1996 Voluntary Planning Act
Chair of the Trade March 20, 1995 June 27, 1996 Development Authority
Minister responsible for the March 20, 1995 April 01, 1996 Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the March 20, 1995 June 27, 1996 Nova Scotia Economic Renewal Agency including Tourism Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Marketing Agency
Minister responsible for the March 20, 1995 June 27, 1996 Maritime Economic Cooperation Act
Minister responsible for the May 17, 1996 June 27, 1996 Business Development Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the May 17, 1996 June 27, 1996 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister of Education and June 27, 1996 December 16, 1998 Culture
Minister responsible for the April 08, 1998 December 16, 1998 Youth Secretariat Act
September 3, 2021 Page 114 of 315 Harrison, Robert S.
Minister responsible for the April 08, 1998 August 16, 1999 Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission
Minister responsible for the April 08, 1998 August 16, 1999 Technology and Science Secretariat
Attorney General December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999
Minister responsible for the December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999 Regulations Act
Minister responsible for the December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Justice December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999
Minister of Business and December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999 Consumer Services
Minister responsible for the December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999 Human Rights Act
September 3, 2021 Page 115 of 315 Harrison, William L.
Harrison, William L. (Larry) Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Clergyman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Colchester- October 08, 2013 Progressive Conservative Musquodoboit Valley
September 3, 2021 Page 116 of 315 Hawkins, Walter John
Hawkins, Walter John (Jack) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1932
First elected in 1970
Occupation
Author
Professor
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Hants East October 13, 1970 Liberal August 12, 1978 Defeated
Hants East October 06, 1981 Liberal September 28, 1984 Defeated
Hants East September 06, 1988 Liberal April 16, 1993 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Agriculture and September 07, 1972 October 05, 1978 Marketing
Minister responsible for the February 16, 1976 October 27, 1976 EMO (NS) Act
Minister of the Environment February 16, 1976 October 27, 1976
Chair of the Treasury Board October 27, 1976 October 05, 1978
September 3, 2021 Page 117 of 315 Hendsbee, David Andrew
Hendsbee, David Andrew Born: 1960
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Executive Assistant
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Preston July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative July 05, 2003 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 118 of 315 Hines, Gary Bryan
Hines, Gary Bryan Born: 1946
First elected in 2003
Occupation
Businessman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Waverley-Fall River- August 05, 2003 Progressive Conservative May 13, 2006 Defeated Beaver Bank
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (PC) February 24, 2006 May 13, 2006
Jurisdiction: Municipal Councillor, Halifax Regional October 21, 2000 August 05, 2003 Council, Waverley-Dutch Settlement, District 2
September 3, 2021 Page 119 of 315 Hines, Lloyd Patrick
Hines, Lloyd Patrick Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Municipal Politician
School Board Trustee
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Guysborough- October 08, 2013 Liberal July 17, 2021 Defeated Eastern Shore- Tracadie
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (L) October 23, 2013 July 24, 2015
Minister of Natural Resources July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 August 31, 2021 Sydney Tar Ponds Agency (NS)
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 August 31, 2021 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister of Transportation and June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Infrastructure Renewal
Minister of Transportation and February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Active Transit Jurisdiction: Municipal Councillor, Municipality of the 1988 October 16, 2013 District of Guysborough
Warden of the Municipality of 1997 October 16, 2013 the District of Guysborough
September 3, 2021 Page 120 of 315 Holland, Bruce
Holland, Bruce (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1959
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Businessman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Timberlea-Prospect May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the July 18, 1997 April 08, 1998 Technology and Science Secretariat
Minister responsible for the July 18, 1997 April 08, 1998 Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission
September 3, 2021 Page 121 of 315 Holm, John Edgar
Holm, John Edgar Born: 1947
First elected in 1984
Occupation
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Sackville November 06, 1984 New Democratic Party April 16, 1993 Electoral district change
Sackville-Cobequid May 25, 1993 New Democratic Party July 05, 2003 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Interim Leader (NDP) November 19, 1994 March 30, 1996
Opposition House Leader (NDP) May 01, 1998 June 18, 1999
House Leader (NDP) August 17, 1999 March 20, 2001
Opposition House Leader (NDP) March 20, 2001 July 05, 2003
September 3, 2021 Page 122 of 315 Horne, William Horace
Horne, William Horace (Bill) Born: 1948
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Public Servant
Volunteer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Waverley-Fall River- October 08, 2013 Liberal July 17, 2021 Did not re-offer Beaver Bank
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant to the June 28, 2017 Minister of Natural Resources (Forestry)
September 3, 2021 Page 123 of 315 Houston, Timothy Jerome
Houston, Timothy Jerome (Tim) Born: 1970
First elected in 2013
Occupation Honours
Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant FCPA, FCA
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Pictou East October 08, 2013 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Party Leader (PC) October 27, 2018
Leader of the Official October 27, 2018 August 17, 2021 Opposition (PC)
Minister of Regulatory Affairs August 31, 2021 and Service Effectiveness
Minister of Trade August 31, 2021
Minister of Intergovernmental August 31, 2021 Affairs
President of the Executive August 31, 2021 Council
Premier August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 124 of 315 Hubbard, Walter Richard
Hubbard, Walter Richard (Richie) Born: Died: May 03, 2011 First elected in 1993
Occupation
Physical Training Instructor
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Yarmouth May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 125 of 315 Hudson, Roy Fisher
Hudson, Roy Fisher Born: May 16, 1920 Died: April 15, 1999 First elected in 1967
Occupation Honours
Lawyer Q.C. (1964)
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Victoria May 30, 1967 Progressive Conservative February 23, 1974 Defeated
Victoria May 06, 1980 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Defeated (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the July 08, 1980 December 17, 1981 Housing Development Act
Minister responsible for the July 08, 1980 December 17, 1981 EMO (NS) Act
Minister of the Environment July 08, 1980 December 17, 1981
Minister responsible for the December 17, 1981 November 09, 1983 Lottery Act
Minister responsible for the December 17, 1981 November 09, 1983 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Culture, Recreation December 17, 1981 November 09, 1983 and Fitness
Minister of Tourism November 09, 1983 November 26, 1985
September 3, 2021 Page 126 of 315 Hurlburt, Richard Melbourne
Hurlburt, Richard Melbourne (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1950
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Businessman
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Yarmouth July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative February 09, 2010 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Natural Resources August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006
Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Service Nova Scotia February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 and Municipal Relations
Minister responsible for the June 27, 2006 October 23, 2007 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for Nova June 27, 2006 October 23, 2007 Scotia Business Incorporated
Minister of Economic June 27, 2006 October 23, 2007 Development
Minister responsible for Military October 23, 2007 January 07, 2009 Relations
Minister responsible for October 23, 2007 January 07, 2009 Conserve Nova Scotia
Minister of Energy October 23, 2007 January 07, 2009
Minister responsible for the January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Service Nova Scotia January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 and Municipal Relations
Caucus Chair (PC) July 10, 2009 February 09, 2010
September 3, 2021 Page 127 of 315 Hurley, Gardner Payne
Hurley, Gardner Payne (Bud) Born: 1932
First elected in 1984
Occupation
Air Force Officer
Electrical Technician
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cumberland West November 06, 1984 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 128 of 315 Huskilson, Clifford B.
Huskilson, Clifford B. (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1953
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Funeral Director
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Shelburne May 25, 1993 Liberal June 18, 1999 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Transportation and April 08, 1998 August 16, 1999 Public Works
Family Member Relationship
Huskilson, Harold MacKay father
September 3, 2021 Page 129 of 315 Huskilson, Harold MacKay
Huskilson, Harold MacKay (E.C.N.S.) Born: March 25, 1920 Died: October 24, 2011 First elected in 1970
Occupation
Funeral Director
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Shelburne County October 13, 1970 Liberal April 16, 1993 Did not reoffer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Social Services August 27, 1973 February 16, 1976
Provincial Secretary February 16, 1976 October 05, 1978
Minister responsible for the February 16, 1976 October 05, 1978 Communications and Information Act
September 3, 2021 Page 130 of 315 Ince, Tony
Ince, Tony Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Actor
Counsellor
Educator
Sales Representative
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cole Harbour- October 08, 2013 Liberal July 17, 2021 Electoral district change Portland Valley
Cole Harbour (2021) August 17, 2021 Liberal
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Communities, October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017 Culture and Heritage
Minister of African Nova October 22, 2013 August 31, 2021 Scotian Affairs
Minister of the Public Service June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Commission
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Office of Equity and Anti- Racism Initiatives
Minister of Communications February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Nova Scotia
September 3, 2021 Page 131 of 315 Irving, Richard Keith
Irving, Richard Keith Born: 1958
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Architect
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings South October 08, 2013 Liberal
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Councillor, Town of Wolfville October 18, 2008 October 20, 2012
Deputy Speaker April 19, 2016 May 30, 2017
Ministerial assistant to the June 28, 2017 Chair of Treasury and Policy
Chair of Treasury and Policy February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Board
Minister of Environment and February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Climate Change Jurisdiction: Municipal Councillor, City of Iqaluit October 16, 2000 October 20, 2003
September 3, 2021 Page 132 of 315 Jennex, Ramona
Jennex, Ramona (E.C.N.S.) Born:
First elected in 2009
Occupation
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings South June 09, 2009 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for Youth June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Service Nova Scotia June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011 and Municipal Relations
Minister of Immigration June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011
Minister of Emergency June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011 Management
Minister of Education January 11, 2011 April 04, 2013
Minister of Education and Early April 04, 2013 October 22, 2013 Childhood Development
September 3, 2021 Page 133 of 315 Jessome, Benjamin Thomas
Jessome, Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Born: 1986
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Student Leader
Volunteer Worker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Hammonds Plains- October 08, 2013 Liberal Lucasville
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant to the June 28, 2017 Minister responsible for Youth
Minister of the Public Service February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Commission
September 3, 2021 Page 134 of 315 Johns, Bradley Harris
Johns, Bradley Harris (Brad) Born:
First elected in 2017
Occupation
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Sackville-Beaver May 30, 2017 Progressive Conservative July 17, 2021 Electoral district change Bank
Sackville-Uniacke August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Accessibility Act
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Nova Scotia Police Review Board
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Nova Scotia Police Complaints Commissioner
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Retail Business Uniform Closing Day Act
Minister responsible for Part II August 31, 2021 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Regulations Act
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Human Rights Act
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Elections Act
Provincial Secretary August 31, 2021
Minister of Justice August 31, 2021
Attorney General August 31, 2021
Jurisdiction: Municipal Municipal Councillor November 07, 2000 November 01, 2016
September 3, 2021 Page 135 of 315 Johns, Bradley Harris
September 3, 2021 Page 136 of 315 Jolly, Sandra Lynn
Jolly, Sandra Lynn (Sandy) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1954
First elected in 1988
Occupation
Financial Planner
Insurance Planner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth North September 06, 1988 Liberal January 09, 1998 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 June 27, 1996 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Municipal Affairs June 11, 1993 April 01, 1996
Minister responsible for Halifax March 20, 1995 July 18, 1997 Harbour Clean Up Incorporated
Minister responsible for the April 01, 1996 May 17, 1996 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister responsible for the April 01, 1996 June 27, 1996 Housing Development Corporation Act
Minister of Housing and April 01, 1996 June 27, 1996 Municipal Affairs
Minister of Housing and April 01, 1996 May 17, 1996 Consumer Affairs
Minister responsible for the June 27, 1996 July 18, 1997 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister responsible for the June 27, 1996 July 18, 1997 Nova Scotia Boxing Authority
Minister responsible for the June 27, 1996 July 18, 1997 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for Part II June 27, 1996 July 18, 1997 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Business and June 27, 1996 July 18, 1997 Consumer Services
September 3, 2021 Page 137 of 315 Kent, Rebecca J.
Kent, Rebecca J. (Becky) Born: 1963
First elected in 2007
Occupation
Municipal Politician
Preschool Operator
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cole Harbour- October 02, 2007 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated Eastern Passage (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker January 19, 2011 October 08, 2013
Ministerial assistant for the March 21, 2013 October 22, 2013 Department of Education Jurisdiction: Municipal HRM Councillor, Woodside- October 16, 2004 October 16, 2007 Eastern Passage
September 3, 2021 Page 138 of 315 Kerr, Carman
Kerr, Carman Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Administrative Assistant
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Annapolis August 17, 2021 Liberal
September 3, 2021 Page 139 of 315 Kerr, John Gregory
Kerr, John Gregory (Greg) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1947
First elected in 1978
Occupation
Beef Cattle Farmer
Logging Contractor
Municipal Politician
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Annapolis West September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the July 08, 1980 December 17, 1981 Lottery Act
Minister of Culture, Recreation July 08, 1980 December 17, 1981 and Fitness
Minister responsible for the July 08, 1980 December 17, 1981 Heritage Property Act
Minister responsible for the December 17, 1981 November 09, 1983 EMO (NS) Act and Regulations
Chair, Resource Development December 17, 1981 November 09, 1983 Sector Committee, Policy Board
Minister of the Environment December 17, 1981 November 09, 1983
Minister of Finance November 09, 1983 February 24, 1992
Minister responsible for the April 17, 1986 February 24, 1992 Lottery Act
Minister responsible for the April 17, 1986 February 06, 1987 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Culture, Recreation April 17, 1986 February 06, 1987 and Fitness
Minister responsible for the December 03, 1987 January 01, 1990 Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission
Minister of Housing July 28, 1988 January 05, 1989
Chair of the Management Board February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992 Civil Service Act
September 3, 2021 Page 140 of 315 Kerr, John Gregory
Chair of Policy Board February 23, 1992 June 11, 1993
Minister responsible for the February 24, 1992 June 11, 1993 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Tourism and Culture February 24, 1992 June 11, 1993
Minister responsible for the April 08, 1993 June 11, 1993 Nova Scotia Boxing Authority
Minister responsible for the April 08, 1993 June 11, 1993 Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission Jurisdiction: Federal Member of Parliament (West October 14, 2008 October 18, 2015 Nova)
Parliamentary Secretary to the November 18, 2008 March 26, 2011 Minister of Veterans Affairs
September 3, 2021 Page 141 of 315 Kimball, Derrick John
Kimball, Derrick John Born: 1954
First elected in 1988
Occupation
Lawyer
Solicitor
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings South September 06, 1988 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 142 of 315 Kinley, Cecil Edwin (Jr.)
Kinley, Cecil Edwin (Jr.) (Ed) (O.N.S.) Born: January 06, 1932 Died: January 19, 2015 First elected in 1997
Occupation
Cardiac Surgeon
Physician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Citadel November 04, 1997 Liberal February 12, 1998 Defeated (1967)
September 3, 2021 Page 143 of 315 Kinsman, Paul Eric
Kinsman, Paul Eric Born: March 05, 1931 Died: May 11, 2014 First elected in 1963
Occupation
Municipal Politician
Physician
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings West October 08, 1963 Progressive Conservative April 20, 1967 Did not re-offer
Kings South February 12, 1984 Progressive Conservative September 28, 1984 Defeated (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Municipal Mayor of Wolfville 1974 January 01, 1976
September 3, 2021 Page 144 of 315 Kousoulis, Labi
Kousoulis, Labi Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation Honours
Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified Management Accountant CPA, CMA
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Citadel- October 08, 2013 Liberal July 17, 2021 Defeated Sable Island
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of the Public Service October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017 Commission
Minister of the Voluntary Sector October 22, 2013 April 01, 2014
Minister of Information October 22, 2013 April 01, 2014 Management
Minister of Internal Services April 01, 2014 June 15, 2017
Minister responsible for the April 29, 2014 November 01, 2016 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister of Labour and June 15, 2017 October 13, 2020 Advanced Education
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 October 13, 2020 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 October 13, 2020 Workers' Compensation Act (Except Part II)
Minister responsible for February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Tourism Nova Scotia
Minister of Trade February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Credit Union Act
Minister of Inclusive Economic February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Growth
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 insurance Act and the Insurance Premiums Tax Act
September 3, 2021 Page 145 of 315 Kousoulis, Labi
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Minister responsible for Part I of February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 the Gaming Control Act
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Securities Act
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Utility and Review Board Act
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Chartered Professional Accountants Act
Minister of Finance and February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Treasury Board
Minister responsible for Nova February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Scotia Business Incorporated
September 3, 2021 Page 146 of 315 Lachance, Lisa
Lachance, Lisa Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Public Servant
Small Business Owner
Executive Director
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Citadel- August 17, 2021 New Democratic Party Sable Island
September 3, 2021 Page 147 of 315 Laffin, Michael A.
Laffin, Michael A. (Mike) (E.C.N.S.) Born: January 12, 1918 Died: May 23, 2019 First elected in 1963
Occupation
Air Force Officer
Dentist
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton Centre October 08, 1963 Progressive Conservative February 23, 1974 Defeated
Cape Breton Centre October 06, 1981 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker March 18, 1970 April 24, 1970
Minister responsible for the December 17, 1981 November 09, 1983 Housing Development Act
Minister of Housing November 09, 1983 November 26, 1985
Minister responsible for the November 26, 1985 December 03, 1987 Communications and Information Act
Minister of Government November 26, 1985 July 24, 1988 Services
September 3, 2021 Page 148 of 315 Landry, Peter Ross
Landry, Peter Ross (Ross) (E.C.N.S.) Born:
First elected in 2009
Occupation
Police Officer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Pictou Centre June 09, 2009 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Provincial Secretary June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013 Retail Business Uniform Closing Day Act
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013 Regulations Act
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 July 03, 2009 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013 Human Rights Act
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013 Elections Act
Minister responsible for Part II June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Minister of Justice June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013
Attorney General June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013
Minister of Emergency January 11, 2011 April 19, 2011 Management
Minister responsible for the March 05, 2013 October 22, 2013 Nova Scotia Police Review Board
Minister responsible for the March 05, 2013 October 22, 2013 Nova Scotia Police Complaints Commissioner
September 3, 2021 Page 149 of 315 Langille, Harold William
Langille, Harold William (Bill) Born: June 18, 1944 Died: April 12, 2020 First elected in 1999
Occupation
Police Officer
Small Business Owner
Tree Farmer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Colchester North July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative May 13, 2006 Did not re-offer
September 3, 2021 Page 150 of 315 Lawrence, Gerald A.
Lawrence, Gerald A. (Jerry) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1939
First elected in 1978
Occupation
Municipal Politician
Radio Broadcaster
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax St. September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Did not re-offer Margaret's
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 25, 1979 November 23, 1985 Communications and Information Act
Minister of Public Works June 25, 1979 June 05, 1980
Minister of Government June 05, 1980 November 23, 1985 Services
September 3, 2021 Page 151 of 315 Lawton, Merryl
Lawton, Merryl Born: 1949
First elected in 1984
Occupation
Army Officer
Dentist
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Digby November 06, 1984 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Did not re-offer
September 3, 2021 Page 152 of 315 LeBlanc, Colton Fraser
LeBlanc, Colton Fraser Born: 1992
First elected in 2019
Occupation
Advanced Care Paramedic
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Argyle-Barrington September 03, 2019 Progressive Conservative July 17, 2021 Electoral district change (by-election)
Argyle (2021) August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister responsible for Part II August 31, 2021 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Acadian Affairs and August 31, 2021 Francophonie
Minister of Service Nova Scotia August 31, 2021 and Internal Services
Minister of the Public Service August 31, 2021 Commission
September 3, 2021 Page 153 of 315 LeBlanc, Guy Joseph
LeBlanc, Guy Joseph (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1950
First elected in 1984
Occupation
Businessman
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Clare November 06, 1984 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of the Environment November 26, 1985 February 06, 1987
Minister of Transportation February 06, 1987 December 03, 1987
Minister of Transportation and December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989 Communications
Minister responsible for January 05, 1989 June 11, 1993 Acadian Affairs
Minister of Community Services January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991
Minister responsible for September 12, 1990 October 09, 1990 reporting on the handicapped
Minister responsible for the October 09, 1990 February 26, 1991 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister of Fisheries February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992
Minister responsible for February 24, 1992 June 11, 1993 Advanced Education and Job Training
Minister responsible for February 24, 1992 June 11, 1993 Aboriginal Affairs
Minister of Education February 24, 1992 June 11, 1993
September 3, 2021 Page 154 of 315 LeBlanc, Neil Joseph
LeBlanc, Neil Joseph (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1956
First elected in 1984
Occupation
Businessman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Argyle November 06, 1984 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Defeated
Argyle March 24, 1998 Progressive Conservative July 05, 2003 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Provincial Secretary January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991
Minister responsible for Youth January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991
Minister responsible for the January 05, 1989 September 12, 1990 Regulations Act
Solicitor General January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991
Minister responsible for the January 01, 1990 April 08, 1993 Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 June 11, 1993 Communications and Information Act
Minister of Government February 26, 1991 June 30, 1992 Services
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 April 08, 1993 Boxing Authority Act
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 February 27, 1992 Liquor Control Act
Minister of Supply and Services June 30, 1992 June 11, 1993
Minister of Business and August 16, 1999 October 01, 2000 Consumer Services
Minister responsible for Nova August 16, 1999 August 18, 2003 Scotia Resources Ltd.
Minister responsible for August 16, 1999 August 18, 2003 Acadian Affairs
Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 October 01, 2000 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Finance August 16, 1999 August 18, 2003
September 3, 2021 Page 155 of 315 LeBlanc, Neil Joseph
Minister responsible for Part I of August 16, 1999 August 18, 2003 the Gaming Control Act
September 3, 2021 Page 156 of 315 LeBlanc, Ronnie
LeBlanc, Ronnie Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Fisherman
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Clare (2021) August 17, 2021 Liberal
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Municipal Councillor, Municipality of the 2000 January 01, 2008 District of Clare
Deputy Warden, Municipality of 2008 the District of Clare
Warden, Municipality of the 2012 District of Clare
September 3, 2021 Page 157 of 315 Leblanc, Susan
Leblanc, Susan Born: 1973
First elected in 2017
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth North May 30, 2017 New Democratic Party
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (NDP) June 21, 2017
Deputy Speaker March 11, 2021 August 17, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 158 of 315 Leefe, John Gordon
Leefe, John Gordon (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1942
First elected in 1978
Occupation
Author
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Queens County September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Electoral district change
Queens May 15, 1993 Progressive Conservative June 18, 1999 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker February 19, 1981 November 09, 1983
Minister of Fisheries November 09, 1983 January 05, 1989
Minister of the Environment January 05, 1989 February 24, 1992
Chair of the Cabinet Committee September 12, 1990 February 26, 1991 on Policy and Planning
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992 Emergency Measures Act
Government House Leader (PC) May 10, 1991 April 16, 1993
Minister responsible for the February 24, 1992 June 11, 1993 Tidal Power Corporation Act
Minister of Natural Resources February 24, 1992 June 11, 1993
September 3, 2021 Page 159 of 315 Legere, Joseph Leroy
Legere, Joseph Leroy (Leroy) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1945
First elected in 1988
Occupation
School Principal
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Yarmouth September 06, 1988 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Labour February 26, 1991 November 25, 1992
Minister of Fisheries February 24, 1992 June 11, 1993
September 3, 2021 Page 160 of 315 Levy, Robert Clifford, Jr.
Levy, Robert Clifford, Jr. (Bob) Born: 1946
First elected in 1984
Occupation Honours
Lawyer Q.C. (1988)
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings South November 06, 1984 New Democratic Party July 29, 1988 Resigned
Family Member Relationship
Levy, Robert Clifford father
September 3, 2021 Page 161 of 315 Lohnes-Croft, Suzanne L.
Lohnes-Croft, Suzanne L. Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Early Childhood Educator
Volunteer Worker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg October 08, 2013 Liberal July 17, 2021 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker May 30, 2017 March 11, 2021
Ministerial assistant to the June 28, 2017 Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development (Early Years)
Minister of the Voluntary Sector October 13, 2020 August 31, 2021
Minister responsible for the October 13, 2020 August 31, 2021 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Gaelic Affairs October 13, 2020 August 31, 2021
Minister of Communities, October 13, 2020 August 31, 2021 Culture and Heritage
September 3, 2021 Page 162 of 315 Lohr, John Abraham
Lohr, John Abraham Born: 1961
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Farmer
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings North October 08, 2013 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Office of Emergency Management
Minister responsible for Military August 31, 2021 Relations
Minister of Municipal Affairs August 31, 2021 and Housing
September 3, 2021 Page 163 of 315 Lorraine, Edward F.
Lorraine, Edward F. (Ed) Born: April 15, 1928 Died: June 18, 2008 First elected in 1981
Occupation
Farmer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Colchester North October 06, 1981 Liberal September 29, 1984 Defeated
Colchester North September 06, 1988 Liberal June 18, 1999 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the July 15, 1997 September 17, 1997 Alcohol and Gaming Authority
Minister responsible for the July 18, 1997 September 17, 1997 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for Part II July 18, 1997 September 17, 1997 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Agriculture and July 18, 1997 August 16, 1999 Marketing
September 3, 2021 Page 164 of 315 MacArthur, Charles Bernard
MacArthur, Charles Bernard (Charlie) Born: December 27, 1920 Died: February 24, 2010 First elected in 1988
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Inverness North September 06, 1988 Liberal April 16, 1993 Electoral district change
Inverness May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Did not re-offer
September 3, 2021 Page 165 of 315 MacAskill, Kenneth
MacAskill, Kenneth (Kennie) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1933
First elected in 1988
Occupation
Electrician
Plumber
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Victoria September 06, 1988 Liberal July 05, 2003 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Natural Resources July 18, 1997 August 16, 1999
Minister responsible for the April 08, 1998 August 16, 1999 Nova Scotia Boxing Authority
Minister responsible for the April 08, 1998 December 18, 1998 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the April 08, 1998 August 16, 1999 Emergency Measures Act
Minister responsible for the April 08, 1998 December 16, 1998 Alcohol and Gaming Authority
Minister responsible for Part II April 08, 1998 December 16, 1998 of the Gaming Control Act
September 3, 2021 Page 166 of 315 MacDonald, Charlie
MacDonald, Charlie Born: 1946
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Businessman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Inverness March 24, 1998 Liberal June 18, 1999 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 167 of 315 MacDonald, Helen
MacDonald, Helen Born: 1943
First elected in 1997
Occupation
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton the November 04, 1997 New Democratic Party June 18, 1999 Defeated Lakes (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (NDP) April 16, 1998 June 18, 1999
Party Leader (NDP) July 15, 2000 April 24, 2001
September 3, 2021 Page 168 of 315 MacDonald, John A.
MacDonald, John A. Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Small Business Owner
Municipal Politician
Firefighter
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Hants East August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Municipal Deputy Warden, Municipality of October 01, 2020 August 17, 2020 East Hants
Councillor, Municipality of East October 01, 2020 August 17, 2020 Hants
September 3, 2021 Page 169 of 315 MacDonald, Mary Maureen
MacDonald, Mary Maureen (Maureen) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1954
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Professor
Social Worker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Needham March 24, 1998 New Democratic Party April 12, 2016 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (NDP) August 19, 1999 September 20, 2000
Minister of Health Promotion June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011 and Protection
Minister of Health June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011
Minister of Gaelic Affairs June 19, 2009 May 30, 2012
Minister of Health and Wellness January 11, 2011 May 30, 2012
Minister responsible for the May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013 Utility and Review Board Act
Minister responsible for the May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013 Securities Act
Minister responsible for the May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Minister responsible for the May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013 Credit Union Act
Minister of Finance May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013
Minister of African Nova May 10, 2013 October 22, 2013 Scotian Affairs
Leader in the House (NDP) October 24, 2013 November 23, 2013
Acting Leader (NDP) November 23, 2013 February 27, 2016
September 3, 2021 Page 170 of 315 MacDonald, Rodney Joseph
MacDonald, Rodney Joseph (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1972
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Musician
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Inverness July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative September 10, 2009 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 July 13, 2001 Youth Secretariat Act
Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 December 19, 2002 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 February 24, 2006 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Tourism and Culture August 16, 1999 November 25, 2003
Minister responsible for the February 15, 2001 February 24, 2006 Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission
Minister responsible for the July 26, 2001 December 19, 2002 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Minister of the Office of Health December 19, 2002 January 16, 2003 Promotion
Minister of Health Promotion January 16, 2003 February 24, 2006
Minister of Tourism, Culture November 25, 2003 February 24, 2006 and Heritage
Minister of Immigration January 26, 2005 February 24, 2006
Party Leader (PC) February 11, 2006 June 24, 2009
President of the Executive February 24, 2006 June 19, 2009 Council
Premier February 24, 2006 June 19, 2009
Minister of Intergovernmental February 24, 2006 June 19, 2009 Affairs
September 3, 2021 Page 171 of 315 MacDonald, William
MacDonald, William (Bill) Born: 1935
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Businessman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Sackville-Beaver May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Defeated Bank
September 3, 2021 Page 172 of 315 MacDonald, William Manning
MacDonald, William Manning (Manning) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1942
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Municipal Administrator
Municipal Poliitician
Naval Officer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton South May 25, 1993 Liberal May 29, 2013 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 27, 1996 July 18, 1997 Workers' Compensation Act
Minister responsible for the June 27, 1996 August 16, 1999 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister of Labour June 27, 1996 July 18, 1997
Minister responsible for the July 18, 1997 August 16, 1999 Business Development Corporation Act
Minister of Economic July 18, 1997 August 16, 1999 Development and Tourism
Chair of the Priorities and July 18, 1997 December 16, 1998 Planning Committee
Minister responsible for July 18, 1997 December 18, 1998 Communications Nova Scotia
Minister responsible for the July 18, 1997 August 16, 1999 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the July 18, 1997 August 16, 1999 Nova Scotia Marketing Agency
Government House Leader (L) April 08, 1998 June 18, 1999
Minister responsible for the December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999 Petroleum Directorate
Minister responsible for the December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999 Energy and Mineral Resources Conservation Act
House Leader (L) August 17, 1999 March 20, 2001
Third Party House Leader (L) March 20, 2001 May 05, 2009
September 3, 2021 Page 173 of 315 MacDonald, William Manning
Opposition House Leader (L) June 25, 2009 January 27, 2012
Jurisdiction: Municipal Mayor of Sydney November 01, 1978 May 25, 1993
September 3, 2021 Page 174 of 315 MacDonell, John A.
MacDonell, John A. (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1956
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Farmer
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Hants East March 24, 1998 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Leader in the House (NDP) September 20, 2000 April 29, 2001
Leader of the Official March 22, 2001 April 29, 2001 Opposition (NDP)
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013 Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act
Minister of Natural Resources June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011
Minister of Agriculture June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013
Minister responsible for the January 11, 2011 October 22, 2013 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister responsible for Part II January 11, 2011 October 22, 2013 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Service Nova Scotia January 11, 2011 October 22, 2013 and Municipal Relations
September 3, 2021 Page 175 of 315 MacEachern, John Duncan
MacEachern, John Duncan (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1946
First elected in 1988
Occupation
School Vice-principal
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton East September 06, 1988 Liberal February 12, 1998 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Education June 11, 1993 January 25, 1995
Minister of Education and January 25, 1995 June 27, 1996 Culture
Minister responsible for the June 27, 1996 July 18, 1997 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister of Community Services June 27, 1996 July 18, 1997
Chair of the Senior Citizens' June 27, 1996 July 18, 1997 Secretariat
September 3, 2021 Page 176 of 315 MacEwan, Paul Whitfield
MacEwan, Paul Whitfield (E.C.N.S.) Born: April 08, 1943 Died: May 02, 2017 First elected in 1970
Occupation
Author
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton Nova October 13, 1970 New Democratic Party November 16, 1980
Cape Breton Nova November 16, 1980 Independent December 31, 1982
Cape Breton Nova December 31, 1982 Cape Breton Labour Party December 31, 1986
Cape Breton Nova January 01, 1987 Independent January 24, 1990
Cape Breton Nova January 24, 1990 Liberal May 22, 2003 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Speaker May 25, 1993 November 18, 1996
September 3, 2021 Page 177 of 315 MacFarlane, Karla Michelle
MacFarlane, Karla Michelle Born: 1969
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Pictou West October 08, 2013 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (PC) June 19, 2017 January 24, 2018
Leader of the Official January 24, 2018 October 27, 2018 Opposition (PC)
Interim Leader (PC) January 24, 2018 October 27, 2018
Caucus Chair (PC) November 07, 2018
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Minister of Community Services August 31, 2021
Minister of L'nu Affairs August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 178 of 315 MacIsaac, Alexander Angus [2]
MacIsaac, Alexander Angus [2] (Tando) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1943
First elected in 1969
Occupation
Teacher
Woodlot Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Guysborough February 11, 1969 Progressive Conservative September 17, 1972 Resigned to contest (by-election) federal election.
Antigonish July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative September 04, 2009 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Housing and October 06, 1999 October 01, 2000 Municipal Affairs
Minister responsible for the December 29, 1999 October 01, 2000 Workers' Compensation Act
Minister of Labour December 29, 1999 October 01, 2000
Acting Minister of Environment October 01, 2000 January 18, 2001 and Labour
Minister responsible for the October 01, 2000 December 19, 2002 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister responsible for Part II October 01, 2000 January 18, 2001 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Service Nova Scotia October 01, 2000 December 19, 2002 and Municipal Relations
Minister of Education December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003
Minister responsible for the December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 Youth Secretariat Act
Chair of the Senior Citizens' August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 Secretariat
Minister of Health August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006
Minister responsible for Gaelic February 24, 2006 December 04, 2006 Initiatives
Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 October 23, 2007 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Chair of Treasury and Policy February 24, 2006 October 23, 2007 Board
September 3, 2021 Page 179 of 315 MacIsaac, Alexander Angus [2]
Minister of Transportation and February 24, 2006 October 23, 2007 Public Works
Deputy President of the June 27, 2006 June 19, 2009 Executive Council
Deputy Premier June 27, 2006 June 19, 2009
Minister of Gaelic Affairs December 04, 2006 June 19, 2009
Minister responsible for the January 05, 2007 October 23, 2007 Sydney Tar Ponds Agency (NS)
Acting Minister of Aboriginal April 23, 2007 May 28, 2007 Affairs
Acting Minister responsible for April 23, 2007 May 28, 2007 the Securities Act and for the Insurance Act
Acting Minister Responsible for April 23, 2007 May 28, 2007 the administration of Part I of the Gaming Control Act
Acting Minister of Finance April 23, 2007 May 28, 2007
Minister of Economic October 23, 2007 January 07, 2009 Development
Minister responsible for the October 23, 2007 January 07, 2009 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the October 23, 2007 June 19, 2009 Gateway Initiative
Minister responsible for Nova October 23, 2007 January 07, 2009 Scotia Business Incorporated
Chair of Treasury and Policy January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Board
Family Member Relationship
MacIsaac, Alexander Angus father
September 3, 2021 Page 180 of 315 MacIsaac, Gregory
MacIsaac, Gregory Born: 1945
First elected in 1981
Occupation
Lawyer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Richmond County October 06, 1981 Progressive Conservative February 24, 1988 Resigned (1933-1992)
September 3, 2021 Page 181 of 315 MacIsaac, John A. (2)
MacIsaac, John A. (2) (Jack) Born: 1939
First elected in 1977
Occupation
Insurance Agent
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Pictou Centre September 06, 1977 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Did not re-offer (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the October 05, 1978 June 25, 1979 Civil Service Act
Minister of Social Services October 05, 1978 June 25, 1979
Minister of Municipal Affairs June 25, 1979 December 17, 1981
Minister of Labour and December 17, 1981 November 09, 1983 Manpower
Minister responsible for the November 09, 1983 November 26, 1985 Communications Policy
Minister of Transportation November 09, 1983 November 26, 1985
Minister responsible for the November 26, 1985 February 26, 1991 Senior Citizens Secretariat
Minister of Tourism November 26, 1985 December 03, 1987
Minister of Lands and Forests December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989
Minister responsible for the July 28, 1988 January 05, 1989 EMO (NS) Act
Minister responsible for the January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991 Communications and Information Act
Minister of Mines and Energy January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991
Chair of the Senior Citizens' January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991 Secretariat
September 3, 2021 Page 182 of 315 MacKay, Hugh Wilson
MacKay, Hugh Wilson Born:
First elected in 2017
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Chester-St. May 30, 2017 Liberal February 24, 2020 Left caucus Margaret's
Chester-St. February 24, 2020 Independent July 17, 2021 Did not re-offer Margaret's
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant to the June 28, 2017 March 30, 2020 Minister of Business
September 3, 2021 Page 183 of 315 MacKinnon, Clarence F.
MacKinnon, Clarence F. (Clarrie) Born:
First elected in 2006
Occupation
Municipal Politician
Public Relations
School Board Trustee
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Pictou East June 13, 2006 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant to the March 21, 2013 October 22, 2013 President of the Executive Council (Buy Local) Jurisdiction: Municipal Pictou County Municipal 1970 Councillor
East Hants Municipal Councillor 1979 December 31, 1985
September 3, 2021 Page 184 of 315 MacKinnon, Russell Vincent
MacKinnon, Russell Vincent (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1953
First elected in 1988
Occupation
Land Surveyor
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton West September 06, 1988 Liberal November 15, 1994 Suspended from caucus
Cape Breton West November 15, 1994 Independent April 10, 1995 Resigned
Cape Breton West March 24, 1998 Liberal March 31, 2005 Left caucus
Cape Breton West March 31, 2005 Independent May 18, 2006 Did not win nomination
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the April 08, 1998 August 16, 1999 Workers' Compensation Act
Minister of Labour April 08, 1998 August 16, 1999
Deputy Speaker August 05, 2003 March 31, 2005
September 3, 2021 Page 185 of 315 MacLean, Norman James
MacLean, Norman James (Jim) Born: September 23, 1920 Died: July 03, 2000 First elected in 1963
Occupation
Physician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Inverness October 08, 1963 Progressive Conservative February 23, 1974 Defeated
Inverness North November 06, 1984 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 186 of 315 MacLean, Vincent James
MacLean, Vincent James (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1944
First elected in 1974
Occupation
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton South April 02, 1974 Liberal November 04, 1992 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Speaker May 23, 1974 October 27, 1976
Minister responsible for the October 27, 1976 October 05, 1978 EMO (NS) Act
Minister of the Environment October 27, 1976 October 05, 1978
Minister of Lands and Forests October 27, 1976 October 05, 1978
Leader of the Official January 09, 1985 December 02, 1985 Opposition (L)
Leader in the House (L) January 09, 1985 December 02, 1985
Acting Leader (L) January 09, 1985 December 02, 1985
Party Leader (L) February 22, 1986 June 20, 1992
Leader of the Official February 22, 1986 March 03, 1992 Opposition (L)
September 3, 2021 Page 187 of 315 MacLean, William Joseph
MacLean, William Joseph (Billy Joe) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1936
First elected in 1981
Occupation
Businessman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Inverness South October 06, 1981 Progressive Conservative October 30, 1986 Expelled from the House
Inverness South February 24, 1987 Independent July 30, 1988 Defeated (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the November 09, 1983 April 08, 1986 Lottery Act
Minister responsible for the November 09, 1983 April 08, 1986 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Culture, Recreation November 09, 1983 April 08, 1986 and Fitness
September 3, 2021 Page 188 of 315 MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis
MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis (Geoff) Born: 1979
First elected in 2010
Occupation
Business Development Director
Executive Assistant
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Glace Bay June 22, 2010 Liberal July 17, 2021 Did not re-offer (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017 Sydney Tar Ponds Agency (NS)
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 April 29, 2014 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister of Transportation and October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017 Infrastructure Renewal
Minister responsible for the November 01, 2016 June 15, 2017 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister responsible for June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Tourism Nova Scotia
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 24, 2020 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Nova Scotia Innovation Corporation
Minister responsible for Part II June 15, 2017 February 24, 2020 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister responsible for Nova June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021 Scotia Business Incorporated
Minister of Trade June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021
Minister of Service Nova Scotia June 15, 2017 June 03, 2019
Minister of Energy June 15, 2017 July 05, 2018
Minister of Business June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021
Government House Leader (L) June 15, 2017 July 17, 2021
Minister of Infrastructure and February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Housing
September 3, 2021 Page 189 of 315 MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis
September 3, 2021 Page 190 of 315 MacLellan, Russell Gregoire
MacLellan, Russell Gregoire (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1940
First elected in 1997
Occupation Honours
Lawyer Q.C. (1982)
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton North November 04, 1997 Liberal October 04, 2000 Resigned (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Party Leader (L) July 12, 1997 June 30, 2000
President of the Executive July 18, 1997 August 16, 1999 Council
Premier July 18, 1997 August 16, 1999
Minister responsible for the July 18, 1997 December 16, 1998 Energy and Mineral Resources Conservation Act
Minister responsible for Sable July 18, 1997 December 01, 1997 Offshore Resources
Minister responsible for July 18, 1997 April 08, 1998 Aboriginal Affairs
Minister of Intergovernmental July 18, 1997 August 16, 1999 Affairs
Minister responsible for the December 01, 1997 December 16, 1998 Petroleum Directorate Jurisdiction: Federal Member of Parliament (Cape May 22, 1979 April 27, 1997 Breton-The Sydneys)
Parliamentary Secretary to the March 04, 1980 September 30, 1980 Minister of State (Mines)
Parliamentary Secretary to the October 01, 1980 February 28, 1982 Minister of Regional Economic Expansion
Parliamentary Secretary to the March 01, 1984 July 09, 1984 Minister of National Health and Welfare
Parliamentary Secretary to the December 06, 1993 February 22, 1996 Minister of Justice
September 3, 2021 Page 191 of 315 MacLellan, Russell Gregoire
September 3, 2021 Page 192 of 315 MacLeod, Alfred Wallace
MacLeod, Alfred Wallace (Alfie) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1956
First elected in 1995
Occupation
Community Relations Manager
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton West October 10, 1995 Progressive Conservative February 12, 1998 Defeated (by-election)
Cape Breton West June 13, 2006 Progressive Conservative September 07, 2013 Electoral district change
Sydney River-Mira- October 08, 2013 Progressive Conservative July 31, 2019 Resigned to contest Louisbourg federal election
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (PC) June 26, 2006 October 25, 2007
Speaker October 23, 2007 June 09, 2009
Deputy Speaker June 09, 2009 October 08, 2013
September 3, 2021 Page 193 of 315 MacLeod, Donald Archie
MacLeod, Donald Archie (Big Donnie) Born: December 11, 1928 Died: January 04, 2003 First elected in 1981
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton West October 06, 1981 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 194 of 315 MacLeod, Donald Gardner
MacLeod, Donald Gardner (Donnie) Born: September 10, 1938 Died: June 22, 2015 First elected in 1980
Occupation
Engine Operator
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton East December 02, 1980 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Did not re-offer (by-election)
September 3, 2021 Page 195 of 315 MacMaster, Allan Gerard
MacMaster, Allan Gerard Born: 1974
First elected in 2009
Occupation
Executive Assistant
Investment Advisor
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Inverness October 20, 2009 Progressive Conservative (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Opposition House Leader (PC) February 20, 2019 July 17, 2021
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Chartered Professional Accountants Act
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Utility and Review Board Act
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Securities Act
Minister responsible for Part I of August 31, 2021 the Gaming Control Act
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 insurance Act and the Insurance Premiums Tax Act
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Credit Union Act
Minister of Gaelic Affairs August 31, 2021
Minister of Labour Relations August 31, 2021
Minister of Finance and August 31, 2021 Treasury Board
Deputy President of the August 31, 2021 Executive Council
Deputy Premier August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 196 of 315 MacMaster, Allan Gerard
September 3, 2021 Page 197 of 315 MacNeil, Charles Whyndham
MacNeil, Charles Whyndham (Chuck) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1944
First elected in 1984
Occupation
Physician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Guysborough November 06, 1984 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Lands and Forests January 05, 1989 February 24, 1992
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992 Tidal Power Corporation Act
Minister of Mines and Energy February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992
Minister responsible for the February 24, 1992 June 11, 1993 Lottery Act
Minister of Finance February 24, 1992 June 11, 1993
September 3, 2021 Page 198 of 315 MacNeil, Russell Francis
MacNeil, Russell Francis (Ruck) Born: February 24, 1931 Died: June 16, 2018 First elected in 1990
Occupation
Consultant
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton Centre August 28, 1990 Liberal February 12, 1998 Did not re-offer (by-election)
September 3, 2021 Page 199 of 315 Maguire, Brendan Oliver
Maguire, Brendan Oliver Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Sales Representative
Technician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Atlantic October 08, 2013 Liberal
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant to the June 28, 2017 Minister responsible for Housing Nova Scotia
Deputy Speaker July 05, 2018 February 23, 2021
Minister of Municipal Affairs February 01, 2021 August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 200 of 315 Mancini, Marian
Mancini, Marian Born:
First elected in 2015
Occupation
Lawyer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth South July 16, 2015 New Democratic Party April 23, 2017 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Leader in the House (NDP) March 16, 2016 October 04, 2016
September 3, 2021 Page 201 of 315 Mann, Richard William
Mann, Richard William (Richie) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1954
First elected in 1988
Occupation
Pipefitter
Steamfitter
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Richmond County September 06, 1988 Liberal April 16, 1993 Electoral district change (1933-1992)
Richmond May 25, 1993 Liberal February 01, 1998 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Transportation and June 11, 1993 April 01, 1996 Communications
Government House Leader (L) June 28, 1993 November 20, 1997
Minister of Transportation and April 01, 1996 June 27, 1996 Public Works
Minister responsible for the June 27, 1996 April 01, 1997 Nova Scotia Economic Renewal Agency including Tourism Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Marketing Agency
Minister responsible for the June 27, 1996 July 18, 1997 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the June 27, 1996 July 18, 1997 Business Development Corporation Act
Minister of Economic April 01, 1997 July 18, 1997 Development and Tourism
September 3, 2021 Page 202 of 315 Martin, Tammy
Martin, Tammy Born:
First elected in 2017
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton Centre May 30, 2017 New Democratic Party February 06, 2020 resigned
September 3, 2021 Page 203 of 315 Masland, Kimberly Dawn
Masland, Kimberly Dawn (Kim) Born: 1970
First elected in 2017
Occupation
Executive Assistant
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Queens-Shelburne May 30, 2017 Progressive Conservative July 17, 2021 Electoral district change
Queens (2021) August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Sydney Tar Ponds Agency (NS)
Minister of Public Works August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 204 of 315 Massey, Joan
Massey, Joan Born:
First elected in 2003
Occupation
Administrative Assistant
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth East August 05, 2003 New Democratic Party May 05, 2009 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker August 05, 2003 October 13, 2005
September 3, 2021 Page 205 of 315 Matheson, Joel Rand
Matheson, Joel Rand (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1930
First elected in 1978
Occupation
Businessman
Lawyer Q.C. (1980)
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Bedford September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Defeated Basin
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Finance June 25, 1979 November 09, 1983
Minister of Mines & Energy November 09, 1983 December 03, 1987
Registrar General December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989
Minister responsible for the December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989 Drug Dependency Act
Minister responsible for the December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989 Administration of the Drug Dependency Act
Minister responsible for December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989 reporting on the handicapped
Minister of Health and Fitness December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989
Minister responsible for January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991 Advanced Education and Job Training
Minister responsible for the November 07, 1990 June 11, 1993 Regulations Act
Minister responsible for the November 07, 1990 June 11, 1993 Human Rights Act
Attorney General November 07, 1990 June 11, 1993
Solicitor General February 26, 1991 April 08, 1993
Provincial Secretary February 26, 1991 April 08, 1993
Minister responsible for Halifax February 26, 1991 June 11, 1993 Harbour Clean Up Incorporated
Minister of Justice April 08, 1993 June 11, 1993
September 3, 2021 Page 206 of 315 Matheson, Joel Rand
September 3, 2021 Page 207 of 315 Matheson, Reeves
Matheson, Reeves Born: 1951
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Lawyer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton East January 01, 1998 New Democratic Party May 08, 1998 Left caucus
Cape Breton East May 08, 1998 Independent June 18, 1999 Did not re-offer
September 3, 2021 Page 208 of 315 McDonough, Alexa Ann
McDonough, Alexa Ann (O.C., O.N.S.) Born: 1944
First elected in 1981
Occupation
Researcher
Social Worker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Chebucto October 06, 1981 New Democratic Party April 16, 1993 Electoral district change
Halifax Fairview May 25, 1993 New Democratic Party October 20, 1995 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Party Leader (NDP) November 16, 1980 November 19, 1994
Jurisdiction: Federal Leader of NDP Canada October 14, 1995 January 24, 2003
Member of Parliament (Halifax) June 02, 1997 September 07, 2008
September 3, 2021 Page 209 of 315 McGrath, Mary Ann
McGrath, Mary Ann Born: 1953
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Legal Assistant
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Bedford July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative July 05, 2003 Defeated Basin
September 3, 2021 Page 210 of 315 McInnes, Donald Peter
McInnes, Donald Peter (E.C.N.S.) Born: December 19, 1933 Died: August 10, 2015 First elected in 1978
Occupation Honours
Farmer Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame, 2002.
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Pictou West September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative February 12, 1998 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of the Environment April 22, 1988 January 05, 1989
Minister responsible for the July 28, 1988 February 26, 1991 Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Minister of Fisheries January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991
Minister of Transportation and October 09, 1990 February 26, 1991 Communications
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992 Housing Development Act
Minister of Housing February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992
Minister of Consumer Affairs February 26, 1991 February 24, 1992
Minister of Agriculture and February 24, 1992 June 11, 1993 Marketing
September 3, 2021 Page 211 of 315 McInnis, Thomas Johnson
McInnis, Thomas Johnson (Tom) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1945
First elected in 1978
Occupation
Lawyer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Eastern September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Defeated Shore
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Highways October 05, 1978 November 01, 1979
Minister responsible for October 05, 1978 December 17, 1981 Communications Policy
Minister of Transportation November 01, 1979 December 17, 1981
Minister of Municipal Affairs December 17, 1981 November 26, 1985
Minister of Education November 26, 1985 December 03, 1987
Minister responsible for the December 03, 1987 November 07, 1990 Human Rights Act
Minister of Community Services December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989
Minister responsible for the July 28, 1988 January 05, 1989 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Consumer Affairs July 28, 1988 January 05, 1989
Attorney General January 05, 1989 November 07, 1990
Chair of the Social January 05, 1989 September 12, 1990 Development Committee of Cabinet
Minister responsible for the September 12, 1990 November 07, 1990 Regulations Act
Chair of Policy Board February 26, 1991 February 23, 1992
Deputy Premier February 26, 1991 June 11, 1993
Deputy President of the February 26, 1991 June 11, 1993 Executive Council
Minister responsible for Youth February 26, 1991 November 25, 1992
Minister of Small Business February 26, 1991 June 30, 1992 Development
September 3, 2021 Page 212 of 315 McInnis, Thomas Johnson
Minister of Industry, Trade and February 26, 1991 June 30, 1992 Technology
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 November 25, 1992 Voluntary Planning Act
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 November 25, 1992 Advisory Council on Applied Science and Technology
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 November 25, 1992 Nova Scotia Business Capital Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the February 26, 1991 November 25, 1992 Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the February 24, 1992 November 25, 1992 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the February 24, 1992 November 25, 1992 Nova Scotia Trade Council
Minister of Economic June 30, 1992 November 25, 1992 Development
Minister responsible for the November 25, 1992 June 11, 1993 Youth Secretariat Act
Minister of Labour November 25, 1992 June 11, 1993
Jurisdiction: Federal Senator September 06, 2012
September 3, 2021 Page 213 of 315 McIntosh, Alexander Joseph
McIntosh, Alexander Joseph Born: 1934
First elected in 1984
Occupation
Airline Station Agent
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Yarmouth November 06, 1984 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Did not re-offer
September 3, 2021 Page 214 of 315 McNeil, Stephen Ronald
McNeil, Stephen Ronald (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1964
First elected in 2003
Occupation
Businessman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Annapolis August 05, 2003 Liberal May 03, 2021 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Party Leader (L) April 28, 2007 February 06, 2021
Leader of the Official June 19, 2009 October 08, 2013 Opposition (L)
President of the Executive October 22, 2013 February 23, 2021 Council
Premier October 22, 2013 February 23, 2021
Minister responsible for Military October 22, 2013 February 23, 2021 Relations
Minister of Planning and October 22, 2013 January 28, 2016 Priorities
Minister of Intergovernmental October 22, 2013 February 23, 2021 Affairs
Minister of Aboriginal Affairs October 22, 2013 February 23, 2021
Minister of Regulatory Affairs July 30, 2015 February 23, 2021 and Service Effectiveness
Minister responsible for Youth June 15, 2017 February 23, 2021
Minister of Social Innovation April 01, 2020 December 23, 2020 and Integrative Approaches
Minister responsible for the December 23, 2020 February 23, 2021 Office of Citizen-Centered Approaches
September 3, 2021 Page 215 of 315 Miller, Margaret
Miller, Margaret (E.C.N.S.) Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Ceramicist
Farmer
Small Business Owner
Woodlot Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Hants East October 08, 2013 Liberal June 01, 2021 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker October 08, 2013 January 12, 2016
Minister of Environment January 12, 2016 June 15, 2017
Minister of Natural Resources June 15, 2017 July 05, 2018
Minister of Environment July 05, 2018 April 24, 2019
September 3, 2021 Page 216 of 315 Mitchell, Alan E.
Mitchell, Alan E. (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1945
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Businessman
Lawyer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth-Cole May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Defeated Harbour
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the April 02, 1997 April 08, 1998 Regulations Act
Minister responsible for the April 02, 1997 July 18, 1997 Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission
Minister responsible for the April 02, 1997 April 08, 1998 Human Rights Act
Minister of Justice April 02, 1997 April 08, 1998
Attorney General April 02, 1997 April 08, 1998
September 3, 2021 Page 217 of 315 Mombourquette, Derek Curtis
Mombourquette, Derek Curtis Born: 1980
First elected in 2015
Occupation
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Sydney-Whitney July 16, 2015 Liberal July 17, 2021 Electoral district change Pier (by-election)
Sydney-Membertou August 17, 2021 Liberal
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs June 15, 2017 July 05, 2018
Minister of Energy and Mines July 05, 2018 February 23, 2021
Minister of Lands and Forestry October 13, 2020 February 23, 2021
Minister of Education and Early February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Childhood Development Jurisdiction: Municipal Cape Breton Regional October 18, 2008 October 20, 2012 Municipality Councillor (District 10)
September 3, 2021 Page 218 of 315 Montgomery, Laurence Edward
Montgomery, Laurence Edward (Laurie) Born: August 17, 1936 Died: May 04, 2019 First elected in 1998
Occupation
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Annapolis March 24, 1998 Liberal June 19, 1999 Did not re-offer
September 3, 2021 Page 219 of 315 Moody, George Clifford
Moody, George Clifford (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1942
First elected in 1978
Occupation
School Principal
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings West September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative June 18, 1999 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of the Environment November 09, 1983 November 26, 1985
Minister responsible for the November 26, 1985 December 03, 1987 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the November 26, 1985 January 05, 1989 Civil Service Act
Chair of the Management Board November 26, 1985 January 05, 1989
Minister responsible for the December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989 Communications and Information Act
Minister of Government July 28, 1988 January 05, 1989 Services
Minister of Transportation and January 05, 1989 October 09, 1990 Communications
Registrar General October 09, 1990 June 11, 1993
Minister responsible for the October 09, 1990 June 11, 1993 Drug Dependency Act
Minister of Health and Fitness October 09, 1990 June 30, 1992
Minister of Health June 30, 1992 June 11, 1993
Caucus Chair (PC) June 03, 1995 February 01, 1996
Opposition House Leader (PC) April 17, 1996 February 12, 1998
Caucus Chair (PC) January 08, 1998 October 05, 1998
September 3, 2021 Page 220 of 315 Morash, Kerry Garnet
Morash, Kerry Garnet (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1958
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Safety Co-ordinator
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Queens July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative May 13, 2006 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (PC) June 17, 2002 August 18, 2003
Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 Workers' Compensation Act (Except Part II)
Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 Utility and Review Board Act
Minister responsible for Part II August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Environment and August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 Labour
Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for Nova February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Scotia Business Incorporated
Minister of Economic February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Development
September 3, 2021 Page 221 of 315 More, Marilyn Ann
More, Marilyn Ann (E.C.N.S.) Born:
First elected in 2003
Occupation
Community Developer
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth South - August 05, 2003 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Did not re-offer Portland Valley
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (NDP) February 08, 2007 June 19, 2009
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 March 15, 2013 Workers' Compensation Act (Except Part II)
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 March 15, 2013 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act
Minister responsible for Part II June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Volunteerism June 19, 2009 October 21, 2010
Minister of Labour and June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011 Workforce Development
Minister of Education June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011
Minister of the Voluntary Sector October 21, 2010 October 22, 2013
Minister responsible for the January 11, 2011 October 22, 2013 Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Minister of Labour and January 11, 2011 March 15, 2013 Advanced Education
Minister of Immigration January 11, 2011 March 15, 2013
Minister of the Public Service March 15, 2013 October 22, 2013 Commission
Minister of Information March 15, 2013 October 22, 2013 Management
Minister of Communications March 15, 2013 October 22, 2013 Nova Scotia
September 3, 2021 Page 222 of 315 More, Marilyn Ann
September 3, 2021 Page 223 of 315 Morris, Edmund Leverett
Morris, Edmund Leverett Born: February 04, 1923 Died: January 03, 2003 First elected in 1980
Occupation
Broadcaster
Journalist
Municipal Politician
Radio-commentator
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Needham May 06, 1980 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Did not re-offer (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Intergovernmental July 08, 1980 December 17, 1981 Affairs
Minister of Fisheries July 08, 1980 December 17, 1981
Minister of Social Services December 17, 1981 December 03, 1987
Minister responsible for December 03, 1987 July 28, 1988 Advanced Education and Job Training Jurisdiction: Municipal Mayor of Halifax 1974 January 01, 1980
Jurisdiction: Federal Member of Parliament (Halifax) October 14, 1957 February 06, 1963
Parliamentary Secretary to the November 18, 1960 November 17, 1961 Postmaster General
Parliamentary Secretary to the November 18, 1960 November 17, 1961 Minister of Trade and Commerce
Parliamentary Secretary to the January 18, 1962 April 19, 1962 Minister of Trade and Commerce
September 3, 2021 Page 224 of 315 Morrow, Greg
Morrow, Greg Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Broadcaster
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Guysborough- August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative Tracadie
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act
Minister of Agriculture August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 225 of 315 Morse, David M.
Morse, David M. (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1954
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Insurance Broker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings South July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative May 05, 2009 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the January 18, 2001 October 25, 2001 Workers' Compensation Act
Minister responsible for Part II January 18, 2001 December 19, 2002 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Environment and January 18, 2001 December 19, 2002 Labour
Minister responsible for the October 25, 2001 December 19, 2002 Workers' Compensation Act (Except Part II)
Minister responsible for the October 25, 2001 December 19, 2002 Utility and Review Board Act
Minister responsible for the December 19, 2002 June 27, 2006 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister of Community Services December 19, 2002 June 27, 2006
Minister of Emergency February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Management
Minister of Natural Resources June 27, 2006 January 07, 2009
Acting Minister of Emergency January 12, 2008 March 31, 2008 Management
Minister responsible for Military January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Relations
Minister of Environment January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009
Minister of Emergency January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Management
September 3, 2021 Page 226 of 315 Morton, James E.
Morton, James E. (Jim) Born: 1951
First elected in 2009
Occupation
Health Care Manager
Small Business Owner
Social Worker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings North June 09, 2009 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant for the February 08, 2011 March 21, 2013 Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism
Ministerial assistant for the March 21, 2013 October 22, 2013 Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism (Small Business)
September 3, 2021 Page 227 of 315 Mosher, Allan Marshall
Mosher, Allan Marshall Born: 1948
First elected in 1988
Occupation
Broadcaster
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg Centre September 06, 1988 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker February 26, 1991 May 25, 1993
September 3, 2021 Page 228 of 315 Muir, James Alexander
Muir, James Alexander (Jamie) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1941
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Educator
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Truro-Bible Hill March 24, 1998 Progressive Conservative May 05, 2009 Did not reoffer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (PC) October 05, 1998 August 16, 1999
Minister of Health August 16, 1999 December 19, 2002
Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 June 17, 2002 Emergency Measures Act
Chair of the Senior Citizens' April 05, 2000 December 19, 2002 Secretariat
Attorney General December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003
Minister of Justice December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003
Minister responsible for Part II December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Minister responsible for the December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 Human Rights Act
Minister responsible for the December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 Regulations Act
Minister of Education August 18, 2003 June 27, 2006
Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 June 27, 2006 Youth Secretariat Act
Minister of Communications February 16, 2006 February 24, 2006 Nova Scotia
Minister of Emergency February 16, 2006 February 24, 2006 Management
Minister responsible for Nova February 16, 2006 February 24, 2006 Scotia Business Incorporated
Minister responsible for the February 16, 2006 February 24, 2006 Innovation Corporation Act
September 3, 2021 Page 229 of 315 Muir, James Alexander
Minister of Economic February 16, 2006 February 24, 2006 Development
Minister responsible for the February 16, 2006 February 24, 2006 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Minister responsible for the February 16, 2006 February 24, 2006 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the June 27, 2006 January 07, 2009 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Service Nova Scotia June 27, 2006 January 07, 2009 and Municipal Relations
Chair of Treasury and Policy October 23, 2007 January 07, 2009 Board
Acting Chair of the Senior December 21, 2007 January 11, 2008 Citizens' Secretariat
Acting Minister responsible for December 21, 2007 January 11, 2008 the Public Service Commission
Acting Minister responsible for December 21, 2007 January 11, 2008 the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Acting Minister of Seniors December 21, 2007 January 11, 2008
Acting Minister of Human December 21, 2007 January 11, 2008 Resources
Acting Minister of Emergency December 21, 2007 January 11, 2008 Management
Minister responsible for the March 10, 2009 June 19, 2009 Insurance Act
Minister of Finance March 10, 2009 June 19, 2009
Minister responsible for Part I of March 10, 2009 June 19, 2009 the Gaming Control Act
Minister responsible for the March 10, 2009 June 19, 2009 Elections Act
Minister responsible for the March 10, 2009 June 19, 2009 Retail Business Uniform Closing Day Act
Minister responsible for the March 10, 2009 June 19, 2009 Securities Act
Minister responsible for the March 10, 2009 June 19, 2009 Utility and Review Board Act
Minister of Aboriginal Affairs March 10, 2009 June 19, 2009
September 3, 2021 Page 230 of 315 Murphy, Kevin Scott
Murphy, Kevin Scott Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Small Business Operator
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Eastern Shore October 08, 2013 Liberal July 17, 2021
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Speaker October 08, 2013 August 17, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 231 of 315 Nantes, Gerald David
Nantes, Gerald David (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1945
First elected in 1978
Occupation
Engineer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cole Harbour September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Labour and November 09, 1983 November 26, 1985 Manpower
Minister of Municipal Affairs November 26, 1985 December 03, 1987
Minister responsible for the December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989 Nova Scotia Business Capital Corporation Act
Minister of Small Business December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989 Development
Minister of Municipal Affairs September 12, 1988 January 05, 1989
Registrar General January 05, 1989 September 25, 1990
Minister responsible for the January 05, 1989 September 25, 1990 Drug Dependency Act
Minister responsible for January 05, 1989 September 12, 1990 reporting on the handicapped
Minister of Health and Fitness January 05, 1989 September 25, 1990
September 3, 2021 Page 232 of 315 Newell, John Ainslie
Newell, John Ainslie Born: 1935
First elected in 1983
Occupation
Businessman
Grocery Store Official
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton The February 22, 1983 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Defeated Lakes (by-election)
September 3, 2021 Page 233 of 315 Nicoll, Lorelei
Nicoll, Lorelei Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Municipal Politician
Public Utility Commissioner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cole Harbour- August 17, 2021 Liberal Dartmouth
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Municipal Councillor, Halifax Regional October 01, 2008 August 17, 2021 Municipality
Deputy Mayor, Halifax Regional November 01, 2014 Municipality
September 3, 2021 Page 234 of 315 Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth
Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1942
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Businesswoman
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Truro-Bible Hill May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 July 18, 1997 Women's Directorate
Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 March 20, 1995 Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission
Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 March 20, 1995 Nova Scotia Boxing Authority
Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 November 30, 1993 Civil Service Act
Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 July 18, 1997 Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Minister of Human Resources November 30, 1993 March 20, 1995
Minister responsible for the March 20, 1995 April 01, 1996 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister responsible for the March 20, 1995 April 01, 1996 Nova Scotia Gaming Control Commission
Minister responsible for the March 20, 1995 April 01, 1996 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the March 20, 1995 April 01, 1996 Housing Development Corporation Act
Minister responsible for Part II March 20, 1995 April 01, 1996 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Housing and March 20, 1995 April 01, 1996 Consumer Affairs
Minister responsible for the April 01, 1996 July 18, 1997 Tidal Power Corporation Act
Minister of Natural Resources April 01, 1996 July 18, 1997
September 3, 2021 Page 235 of 315 Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth
September 3, 2021 Page 236 of 315 O'Connell, Ann Eileen
O'Connell, Ann Eileen (Eileen) Born: 1947 Died: September 27, 2000 First elected in 1996
Occupation
Teacher
Writer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Fairview June 04, 1996 New Democratic Party September 27, 2000 Died in office (by-election)
September 3, 2021 Page 237 of 315 O'Connor, Lila Jean
O'Connor, Lila Jean Born: 1940
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Businesswoman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 238 of 315 O'Donnell, Cecil Edward
O'Donnell, Cecil Edward Born: 1944
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Businessman
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Shelburne July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative May 13, 2006 Did not re-offer
September 3, 2021 Page 239 of 315 Olive, Timothy
Olive, Timothy (Tim) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1946
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Businessman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth South July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative August 05, 2003 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (PC) August 18, 1999 June 17, 2002
Minister responsible for the June 17, 2002 August 18, 2003 Emergency Measures Act
Minister of Natural Resources June 17, 2002 August 18, 2003
September 3, 2021 Page 240 of 315 O'Malley, Gerald Joseph Thomas
O'Malley, Gerald Joseph Thomas (Gerry) (E.C.N.S.) Born: November 25, 1927 Died: November 16, 2018 First elected in 1988
Occupation
Electrician
School Principal
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Needham September 06, 1988 Liberal February 12, 1998 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker May 25, 1993 March 20, 1995
Minister responsible for the March 20, 1995 April 01, 1996 Communications and Information Act
Minister of Supply and Services March 20, 1995 April 01, 1996
Minister responsible for the April 01, 1996 July 18, 1997 Technology and Science Secretariat
Minister responsible for the April 01, 1996 July 18, 1997 Communications Technology Group
Minister responsible for the July 18, 1997 April 08, 1998 Workers' Compensation Act
Minister of Labour July 18, 1997 April 08, 1998
September 3, 2021 Page 241 of 315 Orrell, Ralph Edward
Orrell, Ralph Edward (Eddie) Born: 1965
First elected in 2011
Occupation
Physiotherapist
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton North June 21, 2011 Progressive Conservative September 07, 2013 Electoral district change (by-election)
Northside- October 08, 2013 Progressive Conservative July 31, 2019 Resigned to contest Westmount federal election
September 3, 2021 Page 242 of 315 Palmer, Chris Matthew
Palmer, Chris Matthew Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Financial Advisor
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings West August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative
September 3, 2021 Page 243 of 315 Paon, Alana
Paon, Alana Born:
First elected in 2017
Occupation
Consultant
Farmer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton- May 30, 2017 Progressive Conservative June 24, 2019 Expelled from caucus Richmond
Cape Breton- June 24, 2019 Independent July 17, 2021 Defeated Richmond
September 3, 2021 Page 244 of 315 Parent, Mark Anderson
Parent, Mark Anderson (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1954
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Minister
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Kings North July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative May 05, 2009 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 27, 2006 June 19, 2009 Workers' Compensation Act (Except Part II)
Minister responsible for Part II June 27, 2006 June 19, 2009 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Environment and June 27, 2006 April 01, 2008 Labour
Minister responsible for the April 01, 2008 June 19, 2009 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act
Minister of Labour and April 01, 2008 June 19, 2009 Workforce Development
Minister of Environment April 01, 2008 January 07, 2009
Minister responsible for the January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act
Minister of Agriculture January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009
September 3, 2021 Page 245 of 315 Paris, Percy Alonzo
Paris, Percy Alonzo (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1948
First elected in 2006
Occupation
Businessman
Consultant
Educator
Hockey Scout
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Waverley-Fall River- June 13, 2006 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated Beaver Bank
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 May 09, 2013 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011 Heritage Property Act
Minister responsible for Nova June 19, 2009 May 09, 2013 Scotia Business Incorporated
Minister of Tourism, Culture June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011 and Heritage
Minister of Economic and Rural June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011 Development
Minister of African Nova June 19, 2009 May 09, 2013 Scotian Affairs
Minister responsible for the January 11, 2011 May 09, 2013 Gateway Initiative
Minister of Economic and Rural January 11, 2011 May 09, 2013 Development and Tourism
September 3, 2021 Page 246 of 315 Parker, Charles Lewis
Parker, Charles Lewis (Charlie) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1951
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Businessman
Municipal Politician
Real Estate Salesperson
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Pictou West March 24, 1998 New Democratic Party June 18, 1999 Defeated
Pictou West August 05, 2003 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker October 13, 2005 June 13, 2006
Speaker June 09, 2009 January 11, 2011
Minister responsible for January 11, 2011 March 31, 2011 Conserve Nova Scotia
Minister of Natural Resources January 11, 2011 October 22, 2013
Minister of Energy January 11, 2011 October 22, 2013
September 3, 2021 Page 247 of 315 Peterson-Rafuse, Denise
Peterson-Rafuse, Denise (E.C.N.S.) Born:
First elected in 2009
Occupation
Business Marketing Professional
Municipal Worker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Chester-St. June 09, 2009 New Democratic Party April 30, 2017 Defeated Margaret's
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011 Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Minister of Seniors June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013
Minister of Community Services June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013
Chair of the Senior Citizens' June 19, 2009 October 22, 2013 Secretariat
September 3, 2021 Page 248 of 315 Pickings, Milne Charles
Pickings, Milne Charles (Mel) (E.C.N.S.) Born: August 19, 1926 Died: February 01, 2019 First elected in 1978
Occupation
Merchant
Businessman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg West September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Party Whip (PC)
Minister responsible for the November 09, 1983 July 28, 1988 Government Purchasing Act
Minister responsible for the November 09, 1983 July 28, 1988 EMO (NS) Act and Regulations
Chair of the Board of Resource November 09, 1983 November 26, 1985 Development Policy Board
Minister of Housing November 26, 1985 July 28, 1988
September 3, 2021 Page 249 of 315 Porter, Garnet Charles
Porter, Garnet Charles (Chuck) Born: 1964
First elected in 2006
Occupation
Municipal Politician
Paramedic
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Hants West June 13, 2006 Progressive Conservative June 13, 2014 Left caucus
Hants West June 13, 2014 Independent February 17, 2016 Joined a caucus
Hants West February 17, 2016 Liberal July 17, 2021 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (PC) January 07, 2009 July 10, 2009
Deputy Speaker May 30, 2017 July 05, 2018
Ministerial assistant to the June 28, 2017 Minister of Finance and Treasury Board (Tangible Capital Assets/Infrastructure)
Minister of Municipal Affairs July 05, 2018 June 03, 2019
Minister of Municipal Affairs June 03, 2019 February 23, 2021 and Housing
Minister of Lands and Forestry February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021
Minister of Energy and Mines February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021
Jurisdiction: Municipal Councillor for Town of Windsor October 16, 2004 June 13, 2006
September 3, 2021 Page 250 of 315 Prest, Sidney Wilson
Prest, Sidney Wilson (Sid) Born: Died: December 14, 2015 First elected in 2009
Occupation
Forester
Municipal Worker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Eastern Shore June 09, 2009 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant for the February 08, 2011 March 21, 2013 Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Ministerial assistant for the March 21, 2013 October 22, 2013 Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism (Shipbuilding Benefits)
September 3, 2021 Page 251 of 315 Preyra, Leonard
Preyra, Leonard (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1955
First elected in 2006
Occupation
Professor
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Citadel June 13, 2006 New Democratic Party May 27, 2008 Electoral district change (1993)
Halifax Citadel- May 27, 2008 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated Sable Island
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant for the January 14, 2010 May 30, 2012 Office of Immigration
Minister responsible for the May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013 Heritage Property Act
Minister responsible for Part I of May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013 the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Communities, May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013 Culture and Heritage
September 3, 2021 Page 252 of 315 Purves, Jane Stopford
Purves, Jane Stopford (E.C.N.S.) Born: July 22, 1949 Died: June 01, 2013 First elected in 1999
Occupation
Journalist
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Citadel July 27, 1999 Progressive Conservative July 05, 2003 Defeated (1967)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 March 08, 2002 Technology and Science Secretariat
Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 February 15, 2001 Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission
Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 August 18, 2003 Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Minister of Education August 16, 1999 December 19, 2002
Minister responsible for the July 13, 2001 December 19, 2002 Youth Secretariat Act
Minister of Health December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003
Chair of the Senior Citizens' December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 Secretariat
September 3, 2021 Page 253 of 315 Pye, Jerry
Pye, Jerry Born: 1947
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Technician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth North March 24, 1998 New Democratic Party May 13, 2006 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker November 05, 2001 November 05, 2002
September 3, 2021 Page 254 of 315 Ramey, Gary William
Ramey, Gary William Born:
First elected in 2009
Occupation
Musician
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Lunenburg West June 09, 2009 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant for the January 14, 2010 October 22, 2013 Department of Health and Wellness
September 3, 2021 Page 255 of 315 Rankin, Iain Thomas
Rankin, Iain Thomas Born: 1983
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Business Manager
Project Manager
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Timberlea-Prospect October 08, 2013 Liberal
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (L) July 24, 2015 September 30, 2017
Minister of Environment June 15, 2017 July 05, 2018
Minister of Lands and Forestry July 05, 2018 October 13, 2020
Party Leader (L) February 06, 2021
Minister of L'nu Affairs February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021
Minister responsible for the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Office of Citizen-Centered Approaches
Minister responsible for Youth February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021
Minister responsible for Military February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Relations
Minister of Regulatory Affairs February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 and Service Effectiveness
Minister of Intergovernmental February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Affairs
President of the Executive February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Council
Premier February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 256 of 315 Rayfuse, Earle Albert
Rayfuse, Earle Albert Born: October 16, 1930 Died: January 17, 1998 First elected in 1988
Occupation
Businessman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Annapolis East September 06, 1988 Liberal April 16, 1993 Electoral district change
Annapolis May 25, 1993 Liberal January 17, 1998 Died in office
September 3, 2021 Page 257 of 315 Raymond, Michèle Hovey
Raymond, Michèle Hovey Born: 1958
First elected in 2003
Occupation
Author
Editor
Researcher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Atlantic August 05, 2003 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant for the March 21, 2013 October 22, 2013 Office of Immigration
September 3, 2021 Page 258 of 315 Regan, Kelly Maureen
Regan, Kelly Maureen Born: 1961
First elected in 2009
Occupation
Producer
Television Director
Writer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Bedford-Birch Cove June 09, 2009 Liberal September 07, 2013 Electoral district change
Bedford October 08, 2013 Liberal July 17, 2021 Electoral district change
Bedford Basin August 17, 2021 Liberal
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (L) March 18, 2010 January 27, 2012
Party Whip (L) January 27, 2012 October 22, 2013
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017 Workers' Compensation Act (Except Part II)
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 March 07, 2014 Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Minister of Labour and October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017 Advanced Education
Minister of the Voluntary Sector April 01, 2014 November 27, 2014
Minister responsible for Youth July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017
Minister responsible for the June 15, 2017 August 31, 2021 Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Minister of Community Services June 15, 2017 August 31, 2021
Minister of Seniors February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021
Deputy President of the February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021 Executive Council
Deputy Premier February 23, 2021 August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 259 of 315 Regan, Kelly Maureen
September 3, 2021 Page 260 of 315 Richards, Dennis
Richards, Dennis Born:
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Insurance Industry
Real Estate Agent
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cole Harbour- May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Did not re-offer Eastern Passage
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (L) June 11, 1993 December 31, 1997
September 3, 2021 Page 261 of 315 Ritcey, David Mark
Ritcey, David Mark (Dave) Born: 1971
First elected in 2020
Occupation
Business Manager
Sports Manager
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Truro-Bible Hill- March 10, 2020 Progressive Conservative Millbrook-Salmon (by-election) River
Family Member Relationship
Ritcey, Gerald Conrad grandfather
September 3, 2021 Page 262 of 315 Roberts, Lisa
Roberts, Lisa Born:
First elected in 2016
Occupation
Executive Director
Journalist
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Needham August 30, 2016 New Democratic Party July 17, 2021 (by-election)
September 3, 2021 Page 263 of 315 Rowe, Allan
Rowe, Allan Born: Died: March 16, 2015 First elected in 2013
Occupation
Radio Broadcaster
Television Newscaster
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth South October 08, 2013 Liberal March 16, 2015 Died in office
September 3, 2021 Page 264 of 315 Rushton, Tory George
Rushton, Tory George Born: 1979
First elected in 2018
Occupation
Fire Chief
Industrial Electrician
Production Manager
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cumberland South June 19, 2018 Progressive Conservative (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Natural Resources August 31, 2021 and Renewables
Family Member Relationship
Henley, David Lloyd George grandfather
September 3, 2021 Page 265 of 315 Russell, Ronald Stanley Thornton
Russell, Ronald Stanley Thornton (Ron) (E.C.N.S.) Born: July 22, 1926 Died: March 07, 2019 First elected in 1978
Occupation
Air Force Officer
Pilot
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Hants West September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative May 13, 2006 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Speaker December 07, 1978 July 08, 1980
Minister of Consumer Affairs July 08, 1980 December 17, 1981
Minister responsible for the July 08, 1980 December 17, 1981 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister responsible for the December 17, 1981 November 26, 1985 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the December 17, 1981 November 26, 1985 Civil Service Act
Chair of the Management Board December 17, 1981 November 26, 1985
Minister of Health November 26, 1985 December 03, 1987
Registrar General November 26, 1985 December 03, 1987
Minister responsible for the November 26, 1985 December 03, 1987 Drug Dependency Act
Minister responsible for the December 03, 1987 February 26, 1991 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989 Regulations Act
Provincial Secretary December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989
Solicitor General December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989
Minister of Labour January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991
Speaker February 26, 1991 May 25, 1993
Opposition House Leader (PC) June 28, 1993 March 28, 1996
Speaker March 24, 1998 July 27, 1999
September 3, 2021 Page 266 of 315 Russell, Ronald Stanley Thornton
Chair of the Priorities and August 16, 1999 December 07, 2001 Planning Committee
Minister responsible for August 16, 1999 December 19, 2001 Communications Nova Scotia
Minister of Labour August 16, 1999 December 29, 1999
Minister of the Environment August 16, 1999 December 29, 1999
Minister responsible for the August 16, 1999 December 29, 1999 Workers' Compensation Act
Government House Leader (PC) August 20, 1999 May 13, 2006
Minister of Housing and September 23, 1999 October 06, 1999 Municipal Affairs
Minister of Transportation and December 29, 1999 December 19, 2002 Public Works
Acting Minister of Human February 14, 2000 January 18, 2001 Resources
Acting Minister responsible for February 14, 2000 April 14, 2000 Part II of the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Human Resources January 18, 2001 June 01, 2001
Minister of the Public Service June 01, 2001 December 19, 2001 Commission
Chair of Treasury and Policy December 07, 2001 December 19, 2001 Board
Deputy Premier December 19, 2001 June 27, 2006
Deputy President of the December 19, 2001 June 27, 2006 Executive Council
Minister responsible for the June 17, 2002 December 19, 2002 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister of Environment and December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 Labour
Minister responsible for Part II December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 of the Gaming Control Act
Minister responsible for the December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Minister responsible for the December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 Utility and Review Board Act
Minister responsible for the December 19, 2002 August 18, 2003 Workers' Compensation Act (Except Part II)
Minister of Transportation and August 18, 2003 July 19, 2005 Public Works
September 3, 2021 Page 267 of 315 Russell, Ronald Stanley Thornton
Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 Insurance Act
Minister responsible for the August 18, 2003 February 24, 2006 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister of Transportation and September 19, 2005 February 24, 2006 Public Works
Minister of Human Resources February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006
Minister of Immigration February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006
Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Public Service Commission
September 3, 2021 Page 268 of 315 Ryan, Murray
Ryan, Murray Born:
First elected in 2019
Occupation
Chartered Professional Accountant
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Northside- September 03, 2019 Progressive Conservative July 17, 2021 Defeated Westmount (by-election)
September 3, 2021 Page 269 of 315 Sampson, Gerald E.
Sampson, Gerald E. Born: 1942
First elected in 2003
Occupation
Direct Salesperson
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Victoria-The Lakes August 05, 2003 Liberal May 13, 2006 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 270 of 315 Samson, Michel Paul
Samson, Michel Paul (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1972
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Lawyer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Richmond March 24, 1998 Liberal September 07, 2013 Electoral district change
Cape Breton- October 08, 2013 Liberal April 30, 2017 Defeated Richmond
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999 Youth Secretariat Act
Minister of the Environment December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999
Leader in the House (L) April 10, 2005 June 13, 2006
Interim Leader (L) June 20, 2006 April 28, 2007
Opposition House Leader (L) January 27, 2012 September 07, 2013
Minister of Economic and Rural October 22, 2013 April 09, 2015 Development and Tourism
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 April 09, 2015 Utility and Review Board Act
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 April 09, 2015 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 April 09, 2015 Gateway Initiative
Minister responsible for Nova October 22, 2013 April 09, 2015 Scotia Business Incorporated
Minister of Acadian Affairs October 22, 2013 October 25, 2016
Government House Leader (L) October 24, 2013 May 30, 2017
Acting Minister of Energy December 23, 2014 March 24, 2015
Acting Minister responsible for December 23, 2014 March 24, 2015 Part I of the Gaming Control Act
Acting Minister of December 23, 2014 March 24, 2015 Communications Nova Scotia
Minister of Energy March 24, 2015 June 15, 2017
September 3, 2021 Page 271 of 315 Samson, Michel Paul
Minister responsible for Part I of March 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Communications March 24, 2015 July 24, 2015 Nova Scotia
Minister of Acadian Affairs and October 25, 2016 June 15, 2017 Francophonie
Minister of Trade November 01, 2016 June 15, 2017
September 3, 2021 Page 272 of 315 Savage, John Patrick
Savage, John Patrick (O.C., O.N.S.) Born: May 28, 1932 Died: May 13, 2003 First elected in 1993
Occupation
Family Physician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth South May 25, 1993 Liberal February 02, 1998 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Party Leader (L) June 20, 1992 March 20, 1997
President of the Executive June 11, 1993 July 18, 1997 Council
Premier June 11, 1993 July 18, 1997
Minister responsible for June 11, 1993 July 18, 1997 Aboriginal Affairs
Minister of Intergovernmental June 11, 1993 July 18, 1997 Affairs
Chair of Policy Board June 11, 1993 January 24, 1994
Minister responsible for April 15, 1997 July 18, 1997 Communications Nova Scotia
Chair of the Priorities and April 15, 1997 July 18, 1997 Planning Committee
September 3, 2021 Page 273 of 315 Scott, Murray Kenneth
Scott, Murray Kenneth (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1953
First elected in 1998
Occupation
Police Officer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cumberland South March 24, 1998 Progressive Conservative September 08, 2010 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Speaker July 27, 1999 February 24, 2006
Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 October 23, 2007 Regulations Act
Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 October 23, 2007 Human Rights Act
Minister responsible for Part II February 24, 2006 October 23, 2007 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Minister of Justice February 24, 2006 October 23, 2007
Attorney General February 24, 2006 October 23, 2007
Minister responsible for Military October 25, 2006 October 23, 2007 Relations
Minister responsible for the October 23, 2007 January 07, 2009 Sydney Tar Ponds Agency (NS)
Minister responsible for the October 23, 2007 January 07, 2009 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister of Transportation and October 23, 2007 January 07, 2009 Infrastructure Renewal
Minister responsible for the January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for Nova January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Scotia Business Incorporated
Minister of Economic and Rural January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Development
House Leader (PC) July 10, 2009 September 08, 2010
September 3, 2021 Page 274 of 315 Sheehy, Gerald Earle
Sheehy, Gerald Earle Born: June 24, 1924 Died: June 01, 2009 First elected in 1970
Occupation
Veterinarian
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Annapolis East October 13, 1970 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the October 05, 1978 November 26, 1985 Drug Dependency Act
Minister of Health October 05, 1978 November 26, 1985
Minister of Agriculture and October 05, 1978 June 25, 1979 Marketing
Registrar General June 25, 1979 November 26, 1985
September 3, 2021 Page 275 of 315 Sheehy-Richard, Melissa
Sheehy-Richard, Melissa Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Paralegal
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Hants West August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative
September 3, 2021 Page 276 of 315 Simmonds, Angela
Simmonds, Angela Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Lawyer
Executive Director
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Preston (2021) August 17, 2021 Liberal
September 3, 2021 Page 277 of 315 Skabar, Brian
Skabar, Brian Born: 1952
First elected in 2009
Occupation
Public Servant
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cumberland North June 09, 2009 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant for the January 14, 2010 March 21, 2013 Office of Aboriginal Affairs
Ministerial assistant to the March 21, 2013 October 22, 2013 Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs (Nova Scotia-New Brunswick Cooperation)
September 3, 2021 Page 278 of 315 Smith, James Alexander
Smith, James Alexander (Jim) (E.C.N.S.) Born: May 25, 1935 Died: January 18, 2020 First elected in 1984
Occupation Honours
Family Physician Nova Scotia Family Physician of the Year, 1985
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth East November 06, 1984 Liberal July 05, 2003 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 11, 1993 June 27, 1996 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister of Community Services June 11, 1993 June 27, 1996
Chair of the Senior Citizens' June 11, 1993 June 27, 1996 Secretariat
Minister responsible for the June 27, 1996 June 10, 1997 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Housing and June 27, 1996 June 10, 1997 Municipal Affairs
Minister of Health June 10, 1997 August 16, 1999
Minister responsible for the April 08, 1998 December 16, 1998 Regulations Act
Minister responsible for the April 08, 1998 December 16, 1998 Human Rights Act
Minister responsible for the April 08, 1998 May 13, 1998 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister of Justice April 08, 1998 December 16, 1998
Attorney General April 08, 1998 December 16, 1998
Minister responsible for the October 28, 1998 December 16, 1998 Firearms Act
Minister responsible for December 18, 1998 August 16, 1999 Communications Nova Scotia
Chair of the Priorities and December 18, 1998 August 16, 1999 Planning Committee
Caucus Chair (L) September 10, 1999 July 05, 2003
September 3, 2021 Page 279 of 315 Smith, James Alexander
September 3, 2021 Page 280 of 315 Smith, Kent
Smith, Kent Born:
First elected in 2021
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Eastern Shore August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative
September 3, 2021 Page 281 of 315 Smith, Maurice G.
Smith, Maurice G. (Moe) (E.C.N.S.) Born:
First elected in 2009
Occupation Honours
Lawyer Q.C. (1995)
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Antigonish October 20, 2009 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013 Sydney Tar Ponds Agency (NS)
Minister responsible for the May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the May 30, 2012 March 05, 2013 Nova Scotia Police Review Board
Minister responsible for the May 30, 2012 March 05, 2013 Nova Scotia Police Complaints Commissioner
Minister responsible for the May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013 Insurance Act
Minister of Transportation and May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013 Infrastructure Renewal
Minister of Gaelic Affairs May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013
September 3, 2021 Page 282 of 315 Smith-McCrossin, Elizabeth Anne
Smith-McCrossin, Elizabeth Anne Born: 1969
First elected in 2017
Occupation
Businesswoman
Registered Nurse
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cumberland North May 30, 2017 Progressive Conservative June 24, 2021 Expelled from caucus
Cumberland North June 24, 2021 Independent
September 3, 2021 Page 283 of 315 Steele, Graham James
Steele, Graham James (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1964
First elected in 2001
Occupation
Lawyer
Researcher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Fairview March 06, 2001 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Did not re-offer (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 May 30, 2012 Utility and Review Board Act
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 May 30, 2012 Securities Act
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 May 30, 2012 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 May 30, 2012 Insurance Act
Minister responsible for the June 19, 2009 May 30, 2012 Credit Union Act
Minister responsible for Part I of June 19, 2009 January 11, 2011 the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Finance June 19, 2009 May 30, 2012
Minister of Acadian Affairs June 19, 2009 May 30, 2012
Minister responsible for the July 03, 2009 May 30, 2012 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the May 10, 2013 October 22, 2013 Innovation Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the May 10, 2013 October 22, 2013 Gateway Initiative
Minister responsible for Nova May 10, 2013 October 22, 2013 Scotia Business Incorporated
Minister of Economic and Rural May 10, 2013 October 22, 2013 Development and Tourism
September 3, 2021 Page 284 of 315 Stewart, Robert Colin D.
Stewart, Robert Colin D. Born: June 25, 1926 Died: August 13, 1994 First elected in 1978
Occupation
Physician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Colchester South September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker February 26, 1986 September 06, 1988
Minister responsible for the January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Consumer Affairs January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991
September 3, 2021 Page 285 of 315 Stewart, Ronald Daniel
Stewart, Ronald Daniel (Ron) (O.C., O.N.S., E.C.N.S.) Born: 1926
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Physician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton North May 25, 1993 Liberal September 15, 1997 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Health June 11, 1993 June 27, 1996
September 3, 2021 Page 286 of 315 Stirling, R. Laird
Stirling, R. Laird (E.C.N.S.) Born: August 22, 1938 Died: March 02, 2020 First elected in 1978
Occupation
Clergyman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth North September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative July 30, 1988 defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 25, 1979 July 08, 1980 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister of Social Services June 25, 1979 December 17, 1981
Minister of Consumer Affairs June 25, 1979 July 08, 1980
Minister responsible for the December 17, 1981 February 06, 1987 Residential Tenancies Act
Minister responsible for the December 17, 1981 December 03, 1987 Human Rights Act
Minister of Consumer Affairs December 17, 1981 February 06, 1987
Chair, Social Development December 17, 1981 November 26, 1985 Sector Committee, Policy Board
Minister of the Environment February 06, 1987 December 03, 1987
Minister of Municipal Affairs December 03, 1987 September 12, 1988
September 3, 2021 Page 287 of 315 Streatch, Judy
Streatch, Judy (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1966
First elected in 2005
Occupation
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Chester-St. June 21, 2005 Progressive Conservative May 05, 2009 Defeated Margaret's (by-election)
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Heritage Property Act
Minister responsible for the February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Minister of Tourism, Culture February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006 and Heritage
Minister responsible for the June 27, 2006 January 07, 2009 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister of Community Services June 27, 2006 January 07, 2009
Minister of Communications October 23, 2007 June 19, 2009 Nova Scotia
Acting Minister responsible for January 12, 2008 March 31, 2008 the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
Minister responsible for the April 01, 2008 January 07, 2009 Youth Secretariat Act
Minister of Education January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009
Family Member Relationship
Streatch, Kenneth father
September 3, 2021 Page 288 of 315 Streatch, Kenneth
Streatch, Kenneth (Ken) (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1942
First elected in 1978
Occupation
Farmer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Bedford- September 19, 1978 Progressive Conservative May 25, 1993 Electoral district change Musquodoboit Valley
Colchester- May 25, 1993 Progressive Conservative September 14, 1993 Resigned to contest Musquodoboit federal election Valley
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Labour October 05, 1978 July 22, 1980
Minister of Public Works October 05, 1978 June 25, 1979
Minister responsible for the June 25, 1979 December 17, 1981 Human Rights Act
Minister of Labour and July 22, 1980 December 17, 1981 Manpower
Minister of Fisheries December 17, 1981 November 09, 1983
Minister of Lands and Forests November 09, 1983 December 03, 1987
Minister of Mines and Energy December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989
Minister of Small Business January 05, 1989 February 26, 1991 Development
Minister responsible for the January 05, 1989 September 12, 1990 Nova Scotia Business Capital Corporation Act
Minister of Transportation and February 26, 1991 November 25, 1992 Communications
Minister of Economic November 25, 1992 June 11, 1993 Development
Minister responsible for the November 25, 1992 June 11, 1993 Voluntary Planning Act
Minister responsible for the November 25, 1992 June 11, 1993 Maritime Economic Cooperation Act
Minister responsible for the November 25, 1992 June 11, 1993 Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation Act
September 3, 2021 Page 289 of 315 Streatch, Kenneth
Minister responsible for the November 25, 1992 June 11, 1993 Small Business Development Act
Minister responsible for the November 25, 1992 June 11, 1993 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the November 25, 1992 June 11, 1993 Trade Development Authority
Minister responsible for the November 25, 1992 June 11, 1993 Business Development Corporation Act
Family Member Relationship
Streatch, Judy daughter
September 3, 2021 Page 290 of 315 Stroink, Joachim
Stroink, Joachim Born: 1972
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Chebucto October 08, 2013 Liberal April 30, 2017 Defeated
September 3, 2021 Page 291 of 315 Surette, Allister W.
Surette, Allister W. (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1961
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Argyle May 25, 1993 Liberal February 12, 1998 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the June 27, 1996 April 08, 1998 Youth Secretariat Act
Minister of Human Resources June 27, 1996 April 08, 1998
Minister responsible for November 18, 1996 April 08, 1998 Acadian Affairs
Minister responsible for the June 10, 1997 July 18, 1997 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Housing and June 10, 1997 July 18, 1997 Municipal Affairs
Minister responsible for the September 17, 1997 April 08, 1998 Alcohol and Gaming Authority
Minister responsible for Part II September 17, 1997 April 08, 1998 of the Gaming Control Act
September 3, 2021 Page 292 of 315 Taggart, Tom
Taggart, Tom Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Municipal Politican
Real Estate Agent
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Colchester North August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Municipal Councillor, Municipality of the October 01, 2008 August 17, 2021 County of Colchester
September 3, 2021 Page 293 of 315 Taylor, Brooke Duane
Taylor, Brooke Duane (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1950
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Businessman
Small Business Operator
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Colchester- November 02, 1993 Progressive Conservative May 05, 2009 Did not reoffer Musquodoboit (by-election) Valley
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker July 27, 1999 August 05, 2003
Caucus Chair (PC) August 15, 2003 September 14, 2005
Minister of Natural Resources February 24, 2006 June 27, 2006
Minister responsible for the June 27, 2006 February 08, 2009 Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act
Minister of Agriculture June 27, 2006 February 08, 2007
Minister responsible for the April 17, 2007 January 07, 2009 Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act
Minister of Agriculture April 17, 2007 January 07, 2009
Minister responsible for the January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Sydney Tar Ponds Agency (NS)
Minister responsible for the January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Sydney Steel Corporation Act
Minister of Transportation and January 07, 2009 June 19, 2009 Infrastructure Renewal Jurisdiction: Municipal Halifax County Councillor October 19, 1991 November 16, 1993 (District 12)
September 3, 2021 Page 294 of 315 Theriault, Harold Elwood Jr.
Theriault, Harold Elwood Jr. (Junior) Born: 1953
First elected in 2003
Occupation
Businessman
Fisherman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Digby-Annapolis August 05, 2003 Liberal September 07, 2013 Did not re-offer
September 3, 2021 Page 295 of 315 Thompson, Margaret Michelle
Thompson, Margaret Michelle Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Registered Nurse
Nursing Home Administrator
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Antigonish August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the August 31, 2021 Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment
Minister of Health and Wellness August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 296 of 315 Thornhill, Roland John
Thornhill, Roland John (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1935
First elected in 1974
Occupation
Stockbroker
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth South April 02, 1974 Progressive Conservative February 25, 1991
Dartmouth South February 25, 1991 Independent January 08, 1992
Dartmouth South January 08, 1992 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Intergovernmental October 05, 1978 July 22, 1980 Affairs
Minister responsible for the October 05, 1978 April 22, 1988 Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation Act
Chair of the Treasury Board October 05, 1978 June 25, 1979
Deputy Premier October 05, 1978 April 22, 1988
Minister of Development October 05, 1978 December 03, 1987
Deputy President of the December 03, 1987 April 22, 1988 Executive Council
Minister of the Environment December 03, 1987 April 22, 1988
Minister responsible for the December 03, 1987 April 22, 1988 Advisory Council on Applied Science and Technology
Minister of Industry, Trade and December 03, 1987 April 22, 1988 Technology
Minister of Tourism and Culture January 05, 1989 February 21, 1991
Minister responsible for the January 05, 1989 February 21, 1991 Heritage Property Act
Chair of the Senior Citizens' February 24, 1992 April 08, 1993 Secretariat
Minister of Community Services February 24, 1992 April 08, 1993
Minister responsible for the February 24, 1992 April 08, 1993 Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
September 3, 2021 Page 297 of 315 Thornhill, Roland John
Minister responsible for the February 24, 1992 April 08, 1993 Disabled Persons' Commission Act
Minister responsible for the November 25, 1992 April 08, 1993 Women's Directorate
September 3, 2021 Page 298 of 315 Tilley, Fred
Tilley, Fred Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Community College Principal
School Board Trustee
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Northside- August 17, 2021 Liberal Westmount
September 3, 2021 Page 299 of 315 Treen, Colleen Joyce
Treen, Colleen Joyce (Joyce) Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cole Harbour- October 08, 2013 Liberal April 30, 2017 Defeated Eastern Passage
September 3, 2021 Page 300 of 315 Whalen, Diana Caroline
Whalen, Diana Caroline (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1955
First elected in 2003
Occupation
Management Consultant
Municipal Politician
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Halifax Clayton Park August 05, 2003 Liberal September 07, 2013 Electoral district change
Clayton Park West October 08, 2013 Liberal April 30, 2017 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker October 07, 2005 May 04, 2006
Caucus Chair (L) January 27, 2012 October 23, 2013
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015 Credit Union Act
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015 Securities Act
Deputy Premier October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017
Deputy President of the October 22, 2013 June 15, 2017 Executive Council
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015 Liquor Control Act
Minister responsible for the October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015 Insurance Act
Minister of Finance and October 22, 2013 July 24, 2015 Treasury Board
Chair of Treasury and Policy January 14, 2014 July 24, 2015 Board
Minister responsible for the April 09, 2015 July 24, 2015 Utility and Review Board Act
Minister of Justice July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017
Minister responsible for Part II July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Attorney General July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017
September 3, 2021 Page 301 of 315 Whalen, Diana Caroline
Minister responsible for the July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 Human Rights Act
Provincial Secretary July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017
Minister responsible for the July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 Nova Scotia Police Complaints Commissioner
Minister responsible for the July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 Nova Scotia Police Review Board
Minister responsible for the July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 Regulations Act
Minister responsible for the July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 Retail Business Uniform Closing Day Act
Minister responsible for the July 24, 2015 June 15, 2017 Elections Act Jurisdiction: Municipal Halifax Regional Municipality November 07, 2000 August 05, 2003 Councillor, District 16
September 3, 2021 Page 302 of 315 White, John
White, John Born:
First elected in 2021
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Glace Bay-Dominion August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative
September 3, 2021 Page 303 of 315 White, Raymond J.
White, Raymond J. (Ray) (E.C.N.S.) Born:
First elected in 1993
Occupation
Public Official
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Guysborough-Port May 25, 1993 Liberal June 18, 1999 Defeated Hawkesbury
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Caucus Chair (L) January 10, 1998 December 16, 1998
Minister responsible for the December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Housing and December 16, 1998 August 16, 1999 Municipal Affairs
September 3, 2021 Page 304 of 315 Whynott, Mathew
Whynott, Mathew (Mat) Born: 1985
First elected in 2009
Occupation
Outreach Assistant
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Hammonds Plains - June 09, 2009 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Defeated Upper Sackville
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant to the February 08, 2011 March 21, 2013 Minister responsible for Youth
Ministerial assistant for the March 21, 2013 October 22, 2013 Department of Energy (Nova Scotia's Energy Plan)
September 3, 2021 Page 305 of 315 Wilson, David Allan
Wilson, David Allan (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1970
First elected in 2003
Occupation
Paramedic
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Sackville-Cobequid August 05, 2003 New Democratic Party November 16, 2018 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for the January 11, 2011 May 30, 2012 Heritage Property Act
Minister responsible for Part I of January 11, 2011 May 30, 2012 the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Communities, January 11, 2011 May 30, 2012 Culture and Heritage
Minister of Health and Wellness May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013
Minister of Acadian Affairs May 30, 2012 October 22, 2013
Caucus Chair (NDP) November 23, 2013 April 02, 2015
House Leader (NDP) April 02, 2015 November 16, 2018
September 3, 2021 Page 306 of 315 Wilson, Gordon Lloyd
Wilson, Gordon Lloyd (E.C.N.S.) Born:
First elected in 2013
Occupation
Public Servant
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Clare-Digby October 08, 2013 Liberal July 17, 2021 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker January 12, 2016 May 30, 2017
Caucus Chair (L) October 01, 2017 April 24, 2019
Minister of Environment April 24, 2019 February 23, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 307 of 315 Wilson, Harold David
Wilson, Harold David (David) Born: 1955
First elected in 1999
Occupation
Television Host
Radio Host
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton East July 27, 1999 Liberal February 03, 2000 Election declared void
Cape Breton East April 19, 2000 Liberal June 01, 2001 Electoral district change (by-election)
Glace Bay June 01, 2001 Liberal March 11, 2010 Resigned
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker July 01, 2000 August 05, 2003
Caucus Chair (L) February 01, 2006 June 28, 2007
Caucus Chair (L) June 30, 2009 March 11, 2010
September 3, 2021 Page 308 of 315 Wilton, David Richard
Wilton, David Richard Born:
First elected in 2015
Occupation
Small Business Operator
Small Business Owner
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton Centre July 16, 2015 Liberal April 30, 2017 Defeated (by-election)
September 3, 2021 Page 309 of 315 Wong, Brian Joseph
Wong, Brian Joseph Born:
First elected in 2021
Occupation
Teacher
School Principal
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Waverley-Fall River- August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative Beaver Bank
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister of Advanced Education August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 310 of 315 Young, Brian Alexander
Young, Brian Alexander (E.C.N.S.) Born: 1949
First elected in 1981
Occupation
Realtor
Teacher
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Cape Breton North October 06, 1981 Progressive Conservative April 16, 1993 Defeated
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Deputy Speaker November 09, 1983 February 26, 1986
Minister responsible for the November 26, 1985 December 03, 1987 Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Minister of Labour November 26, 1985 December 03, 1987
Minister responsible for the December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989 Heritage Property Act
Minister of Tourism and Culture December 03, 1987 January 05, 1989
Minister of Municipal Affairs January 05, 1989 June 11, 1993
September 3, 2021 Page 311 of 315 Young, Nolan
Young, Nolan Born:
First elected in
Occupation
Municipal Politican
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Shelburne (2021) August 17, 2021 Progressive Conservative
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Municipal Councillor, Town of Shelburne November 01, 2016 October 01, 2020
September 3, 2021 Page 312 of 315 Younger, Andrew G.
Younger, Andrew G. Born:
First elected in 2009
Occupation
Author
Journalist
Municipal Politician
Small Business Operator
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth East June 09, 2009 Liberal November 05, 2015 Expelled from caucus
Dartmouth East November 05, 2015 Independent April 30, 2017 Did not re-offer
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Minister responsible for Part I of October 22, 2013 December 23, 2014 the Gaming Control Act
Minister of Energy October 22, 2013 December 23, 2014
Minister of Communications October 22, 2013 December 23, 2014 Nova Scotia
Minister of Environment July 24, 2015 November 05, 2015
Jurisdiction: Municipal Municipal Councillor, East October 16, 2004 June 09, 2009 Dartmouth (District 6)
September 3, 2021 Page 313 of 315 Zann, Lenore E.
Zann, Lenore E. Born: 1959
First elected in 2009
Occupation
Actor
Writer
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Truro-Bible Hill June 09, 2009 New Democratic Party September 07, 2013 Electoral district change
Truro-Bible Hill- October 08, 2013 New Democratic Party June 10, 2019 Left caucus Millbrook-Salmon River
Truro-Bible Hill- June 10, 2019 Independent September 12, 2019 Resigned Millbrook-Salmon River
Positions Held Start Date End Date Jurisdiction: Provincial Ministerial assistant for the January 14, 2010 February 08, 2011 Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage
Ministerial assistant to the February 08, 2011 March 21, 2013 House Leader
Ministerial assistant for the March 21, 2013 October 22, 2013 Department of Environment (Climate Change, Flood Control)
Caucus Chair (NDP) March 16, 2016 June 21, 2017
Jurisdiction: Federal Member of Parliament October 21, 2019 (Cumberland-Colchester)
September 3, 2021 Page 314 of 315 Zinck, Trevor John
Zinck, Trevor John Born:
First elected in 2006
Occupation
Businessman
Political History Constituency Start Date Party End Date Reason for Leaving Dartmouth North June 13, 2006 New Democratic Party March 25, 2010 Suspended from caucus
Dartmouth North March 25, 2010 Independent June 19, 2013 Resigned
September 3, 2021 Page 315 of 315 Ministers Since 1984
Position Start Date End Date OIC Acting Chair of the Senior Citizens' Secretariat Muir, James Alexander2007‐12‐21 January 11, 2008 Goucher, Leonard2008‐01‐12 March 31, 2008 Acting Leader (L) MacLean, Vincent James1985‐01‐09 December 02, 1985 Gillis, John William1985‐12‐02 February 22, 1986 Acting Leader (NDP) MacDonald, Mary 2013‐11‐23 February 27, 2016 Maureen Acting Leader (PC) Bacon, Roger Stuart1990‐09‐12 February 26, 1991 Acting Minister of Aboriginal Affairs MacIsaac, Alexander 2007‐04‐23 May 28, 2007 Angus [2] Acting Minister of Agriculture Chisholm, Ronald Michael2007‐02‐08 April 17, 2007 Minister resumed responsibilities Acting Minister of Communications Nova Scotia Samson, Michel Paul2014‐12‐23 March 24, 2015 2014‐537; 2015‐88 Acting Minister of Emergency Management Muir, James Alexander2007‐12‐21 January 11, 2008 2008‐1 Morse, David M.2008‐01‐12 March 31, 2008 2008‐2 Acting Minister of Energy Samson, Michel Paul2014‐12‐23 March 24, 2015 2014‐537; 2015‐88 Acting Minister of Environment and Labour MacIsaac, Alexander 2000‐10‐01 January 18, 2001 2000‐484; 2001‐13 Angus [2] Acting Minister of Finance
September 3, 2021 Page 1 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC MacIsaac, Alexander 2007‐04‐23 May 28, 2007 Angus [2]
d'Entremont, Christopher 2009‐02‐23 March 09, 2009 2009‐71 André Acting Minister of Human Resources Russell, Ronald Stanley 2000‐02‐14 January 18, 2001 2000‐67; 2001‐13 Thornton Muir, James Alexander2007‐12‐21 January 11, 2008 Goucher, Leonard2008‐01‐12 March 31, 2008 Acting Minister of Seniors Muir, James Alexander2007‐12‐21 January 11, 2008 Goucher, Leonard2008‐01‐12 March 31, 2008 Acting Minister of the Environment Baker, Michael Gilbert2000‐02‐14 October 01, 2000 2000‐67; 2000‐484 Acting Minister of Transportation and Public Works Baker, Michael Gilbert2005‐07‐19 September 19, 2005 Acting Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs d'Entremont, Christopher 2009‐02‐23 March 09, 2009 2009‐71 André Acting Minister responsible for Part I of the Gaming Control Act d'Entremont, Christopher 2009‐02‐23 March 09, 2009 2009‐71 André
Samson, Michel Paul2014‐12‐23 March 24, 2015 2014‐537; 2015‐88 Acting Minister responsible for Part II of the Gaming Control Act Russell, Ronald Stanley 2000‐02‐14 April 14, 2000 2000‐67 Thornton
Baker, Michael Gilbert2000‐04‐14 October 01, 2000 2000‐185; 2000‐484 Acting Minister Responsible for the administration of Part I of the Gaming Control Act MacIsaac, Alexander 2007‐04‐23 May 28, 2007 Angus [2]
September 3, 2021 Page 2 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Acting Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act Muir, James Alexander2007‐12‐21 January 11, 2008
Streatch, Judy2008‐01‐12 March 31, 2008 2006‐110 Acting Minister responsible for the Elections Act d'Entremont, Christopher 2009‐02‐23 March 09, 2009 2009‐71 André Acting Minister responsible for the Insurance Act d'Entremont, Christopher 2009‐02‐23 March 09, 2009 2009‐71 André Acting Minister responsible for the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act Chisholm, Ronald Michael2007‐02‐08 April 17, 2007 Minister resumed responsibilities Acting Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission Muir, James Alexander2007‐12‐21 January 11, 2008 Goucher, Leonard2008‐01‐12 March 31, 2008 Acting Minister responsible for the Retail Business Uniform Closing Day Act d'Entremont, Christopher 2009‐02‐23 March 09, 2009 2009‐71 André Acting Minister responsible for the Securities Act d'Entremont, Christopher 2009‐02‐23 March 09, 2009 2009‐71 André Acting Minister responsible for the Securities Act and for the Insurance Act MacIsaac, Alexander 2007‐04‐23 May 28, 2007 Angus [2] Acting Minister responsible for the Utility and Review Board Act d'Entremont, Christopher 2009‐02‐23 March 09, 2009 2009‐71 André Attorney General Giffin, Ronald Chapman1983‐11‐09 February 06, 1987 Donahoe, Terence Richard 1987‐02‐06 January 05, 1989 Boyd
September 3, 2021 Page 3 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC McInnis, Thomas Johnson1989‐01‐05 November 07, 1990 resigned Matheson, Joel Rand1990‐11‐07 June 11, 1993 Gillis, John William1993‐06‐11 June 27, 1996 Abbass, Jay F.1996‐06‐27 April 02, 1997 Resigned Mitchell, Alan E.1997‐04‐02 April 08, 1998 Smith, James Alexander1998‐04‐08 December 16, 1998 Harrison, Robert S.1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 Baker, Michael Gilbert1999‐08‐16 December 19, 2002 Muir, James Alexander2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Baker, Michael Gilbert2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Scott, Murray Kenneth2006‐02‐24 October 23, 2007 Clarke, Cecil P.2007‐10‐23 June 19, 2009 Landry, Peter Ross2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 Diab, Lena Metlege2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 Whalen, Diana Caroline2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 Furey, Mark Ignatius2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Delorey, Randy M.2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Johns, Bradley Harris 2021‐08‐31 Caucus Chair (L) Richards, Dennis1993‐06‐11 December 31, 1997 White, Raymond J.1998‐01‐10 December 16, 1998 Fraser, Hyland1998‐12‐14 June 18, 1999 Smith, James Alexander1999‐09‐10 July 05, 2003 Gaudet, Wayne Jean2003‐08‐11 January 12, 2004 Colwell, Keith W.2004‐01‐08 May 04, 2006 Wilson, Harold David2006‐02‐01 June 28, 2007 Glavine, Leo Alphonsus2007‐06‐28 June 30, 2009
September 3, 2021 Page 4 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Wilson, Harold David2009‐06‐30 March 11, 2010 Regan, Kelly Maureen2010‐03‐18 January 27, 2012 Whalen, Diana Caroline2012‐01‐27 October 23, 2013 Hines, Lloyd Patrick2013‐10‐23 July 24, 2015 Rankin, Iain Thomas2015‐07‐24 September 30, 2017 Wilson, Gordon Lloyd2017‐10‐01 April 24, 2019 DiCostanzo, Rafah 2020‐10‐12 Caucus Chair (NDP) MacDonald, Helen1998‐04‐16 June 18, 1999 MacDonald, Mary 1999‐08‐19 September 20, 2000 Maureen Estabrooks, William Irvine2000‐09‐20 September 21, 2001 Corbett, Frank2001‐09‐21 February 08, 2007 More, Marilyn Ann2007‐02‐08 June 19, 2009 Conrad, Victoria P.2009‐06‐23 March 15, 2013 Boudreau, James2013‐03‐15 September 07, 2013 Wilson, David Allan2013‐11‐23 April 02, 2015 Belliveau, Sterling W.2015‐04‐02 March 16, 2016 Zann, Lenore E.2016‐03‐16 June 21, 2017 Leblanc, Susan 2017‐06‐21 Caucus Chair (PC) Moody, George Clifford1995‐06‐03 February 01, 1996 Archibald, George Gordon1996‐02‐01 January 08, 1998 Moody, George Clifford1998‐01‐08 October 05, 1998 Muir, James Alexander1998‐10‐05 August 16, 1999 Olive, Timothy1999‐08‐18 June 17, 2002 Morash, Kerry Garnet2002‐06‐17 August 18, 2003
September 3, 2021 Page 5 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Taylor, Brooke Duane2003‐08‐15 September 14, 2005 Resigned Chisholm, Ronald Michael2005‐10‐11 February 24, 2006 Hines, Gary Bryan2006‐02‐24 May 13, 2006 MacLeod, Alfred Wallace2006‐06‐26 October 25, 2007 Dunn, Patrick R.2007‐10‐25 January 07, 2009 Porter, Garnet Charles2009‐01‐07 July 10, 2009 Hurlburt, Richard 2009‐07‐10 February 09, 2010 Melbourne Bain, Keith Leslie2010‐02‐19 September 07, 2013 Dunn, Patrick R.2013‐10‐23 June 19, 2017 MacFarlane, Karla Michelle2017‐06‐19 January 24, 2018 Bain, Keith Leslie2018‐01‐24 November 07, 2018 MacFarlane, Karla Michelle 2018‐11‐07 Chair of Policy Board Buchanan, John 1978‐10‐05 November 26, 1985 MacLennan Donahoe, Terence Richard 1985‐11‐26 February 06, 1987 Boyd Giffin, Ronald Chapman1987‐02‐06 December 03, 1987 Buchanan, John 1987‐12‐03 September 12, 1990 Resigned MacLennan Bacon, Roger Stuart1990‐09‐12 February 26, 1991
McInnis, Thomas Johnson1991‐02‐26 February 23, 1992 91‐307 Kerr, John Gregory1992‐02‐23 June 11, 1993 Savage, John Patrick1993‐06‐11 January 24, 1994 Chair of the Board of Resource Development Policy Board Pickings, Milne Charles1983‐11‐09 November 26, 1985 Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Policy and Planning
September 3, 2021 Page 6 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Leefe, John Gordon1990‐09‐12 February 26, 1991 Chair of the Economic Development Committee of Cabinet Donahoe, Terence Richard 1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 Boyd Chair of the Management Board Giffin, Ronald Chapman1979‐06‐25 December 17, 1981 Russell, Ronald Stanley 1981‐12‐17 November 26, 1985 Thornton Moody, George Clifford1985‐11‐26 January 05, 1989 Donahoe, Terence Richard 1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 Boyd Kerr, John Gregory1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 Archibald, George Gordon1992‐02‐24 April 08, 1993 Boudreau, James Bernard1993‐06‐11 January 24, 1994 Chair of the Priorities and Planning Committee Boudreau, James Bernard1994‐01‐24 April 15, 1997 94‐61 Savage, John Patrick1997‐04‐15 July 18, 1997 MacDonald, William 1997‐07‐18 December 16, 1998 Manning Smith, James Alexander1998‐12‐18 August 16, 1999 Russell, Ronald Stanley 1999‐08‐16 December 07, 2001 Thornton Chair of the Senior Citizens' Secretariat MacIsaac, John A. (2)1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 Dechman, Marie P.1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 Thornhill, Roland John1992‐02‐24 April 08, 1993 Resigned Smith, James Alexander1993‐06‐11 June 27, 1996 MacEachern, John Duncan1996‐06‐27 July 18, 1997 Cosman, Francene Jen1997‐07‐18 August 16, 1999
September 3, 2021 Page 7 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Christie, Peter Gordon1999‐08‐16 April 05, 2000 Muir, James Alexander2000‐04‐05 December 19, 2002 Purves, Jane Stopford2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 MacIsaac, Alexander 2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Angus [2] d'Entremont, Christopher 2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 André Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2006‐06‐27 December 21, 2007 Illness Anne
Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2008‐04‐01 January 07, 2009 2009‐4 Anne Goucher, Leonard2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009
Peterson‐Rafuse, Denise2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 2009‐305 Glavine, Leo Alphonsus2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 2013‐357 Chair of the Social Development Committee of Cabinet McInnis, Thomas Johnson1989‐01‐05 September 12, 1990 Chair of the Trade Development Authority Bragg, David Ross1993‐06‐11 February 16, 1995 resigned from Cabinet Harrison, Robert S.1995‐03‐20 June 27, 1996 Chair of the Treasury Board Hawkins, Walter John1976‐10‐27 October 05, 1978 Thornhill, Roland John1978‐10‐05 June 25, 1979 Giffin, Ronald Chapman1979‐06‐25 July 22, 1980 Chair of Treasury and Policy Board Russell, Ronald Stanley 2001‐12‐07 December 19, 2001 2001‐569 Thornton Baker, Michael Gilbert2001‐12‐19 February 24, 2006 MacIsaac, Alexander 2006‐02‐24 October 23, 2007 Angus [2]
September 3, 2021 Page 8 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Muir, James Alexander2007‐10‐23 January 07, 2009
MacIsaac, Alexander 2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 2009‐6; Angus [2] Dexter, Darrell E.2009‐06‐19 July 09, 2009
Whalen, Diana Caroline2014‐01‐14 July 24, 2015 2014‐2; 2015‐249 Casey, Karen Lynn2015‐07‐24 February 23, 2021 2015‐249; 2017‐178 Irving, Richard Keith2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐61 Chair of Treasury Board Corbett, Frank2009‐07‐09 October 22, 2013 2013‐348 Halman, Timothy 2021‐08‐31 Chair, Resource Development Sector Committee, Policy Board Kerr, John Gregory1981‐12‐17 November 09, 1983 Chair, Social Development Sector Committee, Policy Board Stirling, R. Laird1981‐12‐17 November 26, 1985 Councillor, Town of Wolfville Irving, Richard Keith2008‐10‐18 October 20, 2012 Deputy Premier Thornhill, Roland John1978‐10‐05 April 22, 1988 Resigned Bacon, Roger Stuart1989‐01‐05 September 12, 1990 McInnis, Thomas Johnson1991‐02‐26 June 11, 1993 Gillis, John William1993‐06‐11 April 08, 1998 Downe, Donald Richard1998‐04‐08 August 16, 1999 Russell, Ronald Stanley 2001‐12‐19 June 27, 2006 Did not re‐offer Thornton MacIsaac, Alexander 2006‐06‐27 June 19, 2009 Angus [2] Corbett, Frank2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 Whalen, Diana Caroline2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017
September 3, 2021 Page 9 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Casey, Karen Lynn2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Regan, Kelly Maureen2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 MacMaster, Allan Gerard 2021‐08‐31 Deputy President of the Executive Council Thornhill, Roland John1987‐12‐03 April 22, 1988 Resigned Bacon, Roger Stuart1989‐01‐05 September 12, 1990 McInnis, Thomas Johnson1991‐02‐26 June 11, 1993 Gillis, John William1993‐06‐11 April 08, 1998 Downe, Donald Richard1998‐04‐08 August 16, 1999 Russell, Ronald Stanley 2001‐12‐19 June 27, 2006 Thornton MacIsaac, Alexander 2006‐06‐27 June 19, 2009 Angus [2] Corbett, Frank2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 Whalen, Diana Caroline2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 Casey, Karen Lynn2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Regan, Kelly Maureen2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 MacMaster, Allan Gerard 2021‐08‐31 Deputy Speaker Laffin, Michael A.1970‐03‐18 April 24, 1970 Casey, Joseph Henry1973‐12‐04 August 12, 1978 Donahoe, Arthur Richard1978‐12‐06 February 19, 1981 Leefe, John Gordon1981‐02‐19 November 09, 1983 Young, Brian Alexander1983‐11‐09 February 26, 1986 Stewart, Robert Colin D.1986‐02‐26 September 06, 1988 Chard, Donald1988‐03‐24 July 27, 1999 Dechman, Marie P.1988‐09‐06 February 26, 1991 Mosher, Allan Marshall1991‐02‐26 May 25, 1993
September 3, 2021 Page 10 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC O'Malley, Gerald Joseph 1993‐05‐25 March 20, 1995 Thomas Cosman, Francene Jen1995‐03‐20 July 18, 1997 Colwell, Keith W.1997‐07‐18 March 24, 1988 Deveaux, Kevin Eugene1999‐07‐27 November 05, 2001 Gaudet, Wayne Jean1999‐07‐27 July 01, 2000 Taylor, Brooke Duane1999‐07‐27 August 05, 2003 Wilson, Harold David2000‐07‐01 August 05, 2003 Pye, Jerry2001‐11‐05 November 05, 2002 Deveaux, Kevin Eugene2002‐11‐05 August 05, 2003 DeWolfe, James Douglas2003‐08‐05 June 13, 2006 MacKinnon, Russell 2003‐08‐05 March 31, 2005 Resigned from Liberal Caucus Vincent Massey, Joan2003‐08‐05 October 13, 2005 Graham, Daniel [2]2005‐03‐31 October 07, 2005 Resigned Whalen, Diana Caroline2005‐10‐07 May 04, 2006 Parker, Charles Lewis2005‐10‐13 June 13, 2006 Colwell, Keith W.2006‐05‐04 June 13, 2006 Gaudet, Wayne Jean2006‐06‐13 July 07, 2010 Gosse, Gordon Leonard 2009‐06‐09 January 19, 2011 (Jr.) MacLeod, Alfred Wallace2009‐06‐09 October 08, 2013 Glavine, Leo Alphonsus2010‐07‐07 October 08, 2013 Kent, Rebecca J.2011‐01‐19 October 08, 2013 Miller, Margaret2013‐10‐08 January 12, 2016 Appointed minister Wilson, Gordon Lloyd2016‐01‐12 May 30, 2017 Irving, Richard Keith2016‐04‐19 May 30, 2017 Lohnes‐Croft, Suzanne L.2017‐05‐30 March 11, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 11 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Porter, Garnet Charles2017‐05‐30 July 05, 2018 Appointed minister Maguire, Brendan Oliver2018‐07‐05 February 23, 2021 Resigned Bain, Keith Leslie2021‐03‐11 August 17, 2021 Leblanc, Susan2021‐03‐11 August 17, 2021 Government House Leader (L) Mann, Richard William1993‐06‐28 November 20, 1997 Brown, Guy A. C.1997‐11‐20 February 12, 1998 MacDonald, William 1998‐04‐08 June 18, 1999 Manning Samson, Michel Paul2013‐10‐24 May 30, 2017 MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2017‐06‐15 July 17, 2021 Government House Leader (NDP) Corbett, Frank2009‐06‐25 September 07, 2013 Government House Leader (PC) Leefe, John Gordon1991‐05‐10 April 16, 1993 Russell, Ronald Stanley 1999‐08‐20 May 13, 2006 Thornton Baker, Michael Gilbert2006‐06‐29 October 23, 2007 Clarke, Cecil P.2007‐10‐23 May 05, 2009 House Leader (L) MacDonald, William 1999‐08‐17 March 20, 2001 Manning House Leader (NDP) Holm, John Edgar1999‐08‐17 March 20, 2001 Corbett, Frank2013‐10‐24 April 02, 2015 Wilson, David Allan2015‐04‐02 November 16, 2018 Chender, Claudia2018‐12‐07 July 17, 2021 House Leader (PC) Scott, Murray Kenneth2009‐07‐10 September 08, 2010
September 3, 2021 Page 12 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC d'Entremont, Christopher 2010‐09‐09 September 07, 2013 André Interim Leader (L) Gaudet, Wayne Jean2000‐07‐01 April 13, 2002 Gaudet, Wayne Jean2004‐01‐12 October 23, 2004 Samson, Michel Paul2006‐06‐20 April 28, 2007 Interim Leader (NDP) Holm, John Edgar1994‐11‐19 March 30, 1996 Dexter, Darrell E.2001‐04‐29 June 03, 2001 Interim Leader (PC) Donahoe, Terence Richard 1993‐06‐03 October 28, 1995 Boyd Casey, Karen Lynn2009‐06‐24 August 16, 2010 Resigned Baillie, James R.2010‐08‐18 October 30, 2010 MacFarlane, Karla Michelle2018‐01‐24 October 27, 2018 Leader in the House (L) MacLean, Vincent James1985‐01‐09 December 02, 1985 Gillis, John William1985‐12‐02 February 22, 1986 Gaudet, Wayne Jean2002‐04‐22 May 22, 2003 Samson, Michel Paul2005‐04‐10 June 13, 2006 Leader in the House (NDP) MacDonell, John A.2000‐09‐20 April 29, 2001 MacDonald, Mary 2013‐10‐24 November 23, 2013 Maureen Mancini, Marian2016‐03‐16 October 04, 2016 Belliveau, Sterling W.2016‐10‐04 May 30, 2017 Leader of the Official Opposition (L) MacLean, Vincent James1985‐01‐09 December 02, 1985 Gillis, John William1985‐12‐02 February 22, 1986
September 3, 2021 Page 13 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC MacLean, Vincent James1986‐02‐22 March 03, 1992 Gillis, John William1992‐03‐21 May 25, 1993 McNeil, Stephen Ronald2009‐06‐19 October 08, 2013 Leader of the Official Opposition (NDP) Chisholm, Robert 1998‐03‐24 July 27, 1999 Lawrence MacDonell, John A.2001‐03‐22 April 29, 2001 Dexter, Darrell E.2001‐04‐29 June 19, 2009 Leader of the Official Opposition (PC) Donahoe, Terence Richard 1993‐06‐03 October 28, 1995 Boyd Baillie, James R.2013‐10‐08 January 24, 2018 MacFarlane, Karla Michelle2018‐01‐24 October 27, 2018 Houston, Timothy Jerome2018‐10‐27 August 17, 2021 Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Baker, Michael Gilbert2003‐08‐18 April 23, 2007 illness Baker, Michael Gilbert2007‐05‐28 February 23, 2009 illness Muir, James Alexander2009‐03‐10 June 19, 2009
Dexter, Darrell E.2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 2009‐292 McNeil, Stephen Ronald2013‐10‐22 February 23, 2021 2013‐350 Minister of Acadian Affairs d'Entremont, Christopher 2003‐08‐18 June 19, 2009 2006‐306 André
Steele, Graham James2009‐06‐19 May 30, 2012 2009‐298 Wilson, David Allan2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 Samson, Michel Paul2013‐10‐22 October 25, 2016 Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie Samson, Michel Paul2016‐10‐25 June 15, 2017 2016‐261
September 3, 2021 Page 14 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Diab, Lena Metlege2017‐06‐15 August 31, 2021 LeBlanc, Colton Fraser 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Advanced Education Wong, Brian Joseph 2021‐08‐31 Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs Barnet, Barry2003‐08‐18 June 19, 2009 2003‐376; 2006‐302 Paris, Percy Alonzo2009‐06‐19 May 09, 2013 resigned 2009‐304 MacDonald, Mary 2013‐05‐10 October 22, 2013 Maureen Ince, Tony2013‐10‐22 August 31, 2021 Dunn, Patrick R. 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Agriculture Chisholm, Ronald Michael2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Taylor, Brooke Duane2006‐06‐27 February 08, 2007 Health reasons Taylor, Brooke Duane2007‐04‐17 January 07, 2009 Parent, Mark Anderson2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 MacDonell, John A.2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 Colwell, Keith W.2013‐10‐22 August 31, 2021 Morrow, Greg 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Fage, Ernest L.2000‐10‐01 December 19, 2002 Balser, Gordon Douglas2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 d'Entremont, Christopher 2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 André Minister of Agriculture and Marketing Gillis, John William1970‐10‐28 September 07, 1972 Hawkins, Walter John1972‐09‐07 October 05, 1978 Sheehy, Gerald Earle1978‐10‐05 June 25, 1979
September 3, 2021 Page 15 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Bacon, Roger Stuart1979‐06‐25 January 05, 1989 Archibald, George Gordon1989‐01‐05 February 24, 1992 McInnes, Donald Peter1992‐02‐24 June 11, 1993 Gaudet, Wayne Jean1993‐06‐11 June 27, 1996 Brown, Guy A. C.1996‐06‐27 July 18, 1997 Lorraine, Edward F.1997‐07‐18 August 16, 1999 Fage, Ernest L.1999‐08‐16 October 01, 2000 Minister of Business Furey, Mark Ignatius2015‐04‐09 June 15, 2017 MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Minister of Business and Consumer Services Downe, Donald Richard1996‐04‐01 June 27, 1996 Jolly, Sandra Lynn1996‐06‐27 July 18, 1997 Gaudet, Wayne Jean1997‐07‐18 April 08, 1998 Colwell, Keith W.1998‐04‐08 December 16, 1998 Harrison, Robert S.1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1999‐08‐16 October 01, 2000 Minister of Communications Nova Scotia Muir, James Alexander2006‐02‐16 February 24, 2006 2006‐105; 2006‐118 Barnet, Barry2006‐02‐24 October 23, 2007 2006‐118; 2006‐303 Streatch, Judy2007‐10‐23 June 19, 2009
Corbett, Frank2009‐06‐19 March 15, 2013 2009‐294; 2013‐69 More, Marilyn Ann2013‐03‐15 October 22, 2013 2013‐69 Younger, Andrew G.2013‐10‐22 December 23, 2014 2013‐360; 2014‐537 Samson, Michel Paul2015‐03‐24 July 24, 2015 2015‐89; 2015‐243 Churchill, Zachariah John2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 2015‐243 Arab, Patricia Anne2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 2017‐176; 2021‐69
September 3, 2021 Page 16 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Ince, Tony2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐69 Comer, Brian Keith 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage Wilson, David Allan2011‐01‐11 May 30, 2012 Preyra, Leonard2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 Ince, Tony2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 Glavine, Leo Alphonsus2017‐06‐15 October 13, 2020 Lohnes‐Croft, Suzanne L.2020‐10‐13 August 31, 2021 Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage Dunn, Patrick R. 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Community Services McInnis, Thomas Johnson1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 LeBlanc, Guy Joseph1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 Dechman, Marie P.1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 Thornhill, Roland John1992‐02‐24 April 08, 1993 Resigned Smith, James Alexander1993‐06‐11 June 27, 1996 MacEachern, John Duncan1996‐06‐27 July 18, 1997 Cosman, Francene Jen1997‐07‐18 August 16, 1999 Christie, Peter Gordon1999‐08‐16 December 19, 2002 Morse, David M.2002‐12‐19 June 27, 2006 Streatch, Judy2006‐06‐27 January 07, 2009 d'Entremont, Christopher 2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 André Peterson‐Rafuse, Denise2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 Bernard, Joanne2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 Regan, Kelly Maureen2017‐06‐15 August 31, 2021 MacFarlane, Karla Michelle 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Consumer Affairs
September 3, 2021 Page 17 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Brown, Guy A. C.1976‐10‐27 October 05, 1978 Stirling, R. Laird1979‐06‐25 July 08, 1980 Russell, Ronald Stanley 1980‐07‐08 December 17, 1981 Thornton Stirling, R. Laird1981‐12‐17 February 06, 1987 Cochran, Maxine Elizabeth1987‐02‐06 July 28, 1988 Resigned McInnis, Thomas Johnson1988‐07‐28 January 05, 1989 Stewart, Robert Colin D.1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 McInnes, Donald Peter1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 Dechman, Marie P.1992‐02‐24 June 30, 1992 Minister of Culture, Recreation and Fitness Kerr, John Gregory1980‐07‐08 December 17, 1981 Hudson, Roy Fisher1981‐12‐17 November 09, 1983 MacLean, William Joseph1983‐11‐09 April 08, 1986 Resigned Kerr, John Gregory1986‐04‐17 February 06, 1987 Cochran, Maxine Elizabeth1987‐02‐06 December 03, 1987 Minister of Development Thornhill, Roland John1978‐10‐05 December 03, 1987 Minister of Economic and Rural Development Scott, Murray Kenneth2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 Paris, Percy Alonzo2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 Minister of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Paris, Percy Alonzo2011‐01‐11 May 09, 2013 resigned Steele, Graham James2013‐05‐10 October 22, 2013 Samson, Michel Paul2013‐10‐22 April 09, 2015 Minister of Economic Development McInnis, Thomas Johnson1992‐06‐30 November 25, 1992 Streatch, Kenneth1992‐11‐25 June 11, 1993
September 3, 2021 Page 18 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Bragg, David Ross1993‐06‐11 January 24, 1994 94‐59 Balser, Gordon Douglas1999‐08‐16 March 08, 2002
Clarke, Cecil P.2003‐01‐16 August 18, 2003 2003‐368 Fage, Ernest L.2003‐08‐18 February 16, 2006 Resigned 2006‐105 Muir, James Alexander2006‐02‐16 February 24, 2006 2006‐105; 2006‐119 Morash, Kerry Garnet2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 2006‐119 Hurlburt, Richard 2006‐06‐27 October 23, 2007 2006‐305 Melbourne MacIsaac, Alexander 2007‐10‐23 January 07, 2009 Angus [2] Corkum‐Greek, Susan 2021‐08‐31 Margaret Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Bragg, David Ross1994‐01‐24 June 30, 1994 94‐59 Mann, Richard William1997‐04‐01 July 18, 1997 97‐222 MacDonald, William 1997‐07‐18 August 16, 1999 Manning Minister of Education Gillis, John William1973‐08‐27 February 16, 1976 Donahoe, Terence Richard 1978‐10‐05 November 26, 1985 Boyd McInnis, Thomas Johnson1985‐11‐26 December 03, 1987 Giffin, Ronald Chapman1987‐12‐03 February 24, 1992 LeBlanc, Guy Joseph1992‐02‐24 June 11, 1993
MacEachern, John Duncan1993‐06‐11 January 25, 1995 95‐85 Purves, Jane Stopford1999‐08‐16 December 19, 2002 MacIsaac, Alexander 2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Angus [2] Muir, James Alexander2003‐08‐18 June 27, 2006
September 3, 2021 Page 19 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Casey, Karen Lynn2006‐06‐27 January 07, 2009 Streatch, Judy2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 More, Marilyn Ann2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 Jennex, Ramona2011‐01‐11 April 04, 2013 Minister of Education and Culture MacEachern, John Duncan1995‐01‐25 June 27, 1996 95‐85 Harrison, Robert S.1996‐06‐27 December 16, 1998 Gaudet, Wayne Jean1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Jennex, Ramona2013‐04‐04 October 22, 2013 2013‐128 Casey, Karen Lynn2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 Churchill, Zachariah John2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Mombourquette, Derek 2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Curtis Druhan, Rebecca 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Emergency Management Fage, Ernest L.2005‐12‐02 February 16, 2006 Resigned 2005‐580 Muir, James Alexander2006‐02‐16 February 24, 2006 2006‐105; 2006‐115 Morse, David M.2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 2006‐115 Fage, Ernest L.2006‐06‐27 January 05, 2007 Resigned 2006‐105 Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2007‐01‐05 December 21, 2007 Illness Anne Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2008‐04‐01 January 07, 2009 Anne Morse, David M.2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009
Jennex, Ramona2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 2009‐307; 2011‐22 Landry, Peter Ross2011‐01‐11 April 19, 2011 Office abolished 2011‐22; 2011‐147 Minister of Energy
September 3, 2021 Page 20 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Balser, Gordon Douglas2002‐06‐17 December 19, 2002 Fage, Ernest L.2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Clarke, Cecil P.2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Dooks, William2006‐02‐24 October 23, 2007
Hurlburt, Richard 2007‐10‐23 January 07, 2009 2007‐587 Melbourne Barnet, Barry2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 Estabrooks, William Irvine2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 Parker, Charles Lewis2011‐01‐11 October 22, 2013
Younger, Andrew G.2013‐10‐22 December 23, 2014 2014‐537 Samson, Michel Paul2015‐03‐24 June 15, 2017 MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2017‐06‐15 July 05, 2018 Minister of Energy and Mines Mombourquette, Derek 2018‐07‐05 February 23, 2021 Curtis Porter, Garnet Charles2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Minister of Environment Parent, Mark Anderson2008‐04‐01 January 07, 2009 Morse, David M.2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 Belliveau, Sterling W.2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 Delorey, Randy M.2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 Younger, Andrew G.2015‐07‐24 November 05, 2015 Delorey, Randy M.2015‐11‐05 January 12, 2016 Miller, Margaret2016‐01‐12 June 15, 2017 Rankin, Iain Thomas2017‐06‐15 July 05, 2018 Miller, Margaret2018‐07‐05 April 24, 2019 Wilson, Gordon Lloyd2019‐04‐24 February 23, 2021 Minister of Environment and Climate Change
September 3, 2021 Page 21 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Irving, Richard Keith2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐60 Halman, Timothy 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Environment and Labour Chataway, John Edward2000‐10‐01 January 04, 2001 Resigned Morse, David M.2001‐01‐18 December 19, 2002 Russell, Ronald Stanley 2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Thornton Morash, Kerry Garnet2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Anne Parent, Mark Anderson2006‐06‐27 April 01, 2008 Minister of Finance Buchanan, John 1978‐10‐05 June 25, 1979 MacLennan Matheson, Joel Rand1979‐06‐25 November 09, 1983 Kerr, John Gregory1983‐11‐09 February 24, 1992 MacNeil, Charles 1992‐02‐24 June 11, 1993 Whyndham Boudreau, James Bernard1993‐06‐11 June 27, 1996 Gillis, John William1996‐06‐27 April 08, 1998 Downe, Donald Richard1998‐04‐08 August 16, 1999 LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1999‐08‐16 August 18, 2003 Christie, Peter Gordon2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Baker, Michael Gilbert2006‐02‐24 April 23, 2007 illness Baker, Michael Gilbert2007‐05‐28 February 23, 2009 illness Muir, James Alexander2009‐03‐10 June 19, 2009 Steele, Graham James2009‐06‐19 May 30, 2012 MacDonald, Mary 2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 Maureen
September 3, 2021 Page 22 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Minister of Finance and Treasury Board Whalen, Diana Caroline2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 Delorey, Randy M.2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 Casey, Karen Lynn2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Kousoulis, Labi2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 MacMaster, Allan Gerard 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Fisheries Buchanan, John 1969‐09‐23 October 28, 1970 MacLennan Cameron, Donald William1978‐10‐05 June 25, 1980 Resigned Morris, Edmund Leverett1980‐07‐08 December 17, 1981 Streatch, Kenneth1981‐12‐17 November 09, 1983 Leefe, John Gordon1983‐11‐09 January 05, 1989 McInnes, Donald Peter1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 LeBlanc, Guy Joseph1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 Legere, Joseph Leroy1992‐02‐24 June 11, 1993
Barkhouse, James Alfred1993‐06‐11 February 28, 1997 SNS 1996 c. 25 Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Barkhouse, James Alfred1997‐02‐28 April 08, 1998 Colwell, Keith W.1998‐04‐08 August 16, 1999 Fage, Ernest L.1999‐08‐16 October 01, 2000 Chisholm, Ronald Michael2006‐02‐24 June 19, 2009 Belliveau, Sterling W.2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 Colwell, Keith W.2013‐10‐22 August 31, 2021 Craig, Stephen Allen 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Gaelic Affairs MacIsaac, Alexander 2006‐12‐04 June 19, 2009 2006‐523 Angus [2]
September 3, 2021 Page 23 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC MacDonald, Mary 2009‐06‐19 May 30, 2012 2009‐295 Maureen Smith, Maurice G.2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 Delorey, Randy M.2013‐10‐22 October 13, 2020 Lohnes‐Croft, Suzanne L.2020‐10‐13 August 31, 2021 MacMaster, Allan Gerard 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Government Services Lawrence, Gerald A.1980‐06‐05 November 23, 1985 Resigned Laffin, Michael A.1985‐11‐26 July 24, 1988 Resigned Moody, George Clifford1988‐07‐28 January 05, 1989 Donahoe, Terence Richard 1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 Boyd
LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1991‐02‐26 June 30, 1992 1992 c. 14 Minister of Health Sheehy, Gerald Earle1978‐10‐05 November 26, 1985 Resigned Russell, Ronald Stanley 1985‐11‐26 December 03, 1987 Thornton
Moody, George Clifford1992‐06‐30 June 11, 1993 1992 c. 14 Stewart, Ronald Daniel1993‐06‐11 June 27, 1996 Boudreau, James Bernard1996‐06‐27 June 10, 1997 Resigned Smith, James Alexander1997‐06‐10 August 16, 1999 Muir, James Alexander1999‐08‐16 December 19, 2002 Purves, Jane Stopford2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 MacIsaac, Alexander 2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Angus [2] d'Entremont, Christopher 2006‐02‐24 January 07, 2009 André Casey, Karen Lynn2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009
September 3, 2021 Page 24 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC MacDonald, Mary 2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 Maureen Minister of Health and Fitness Matheson, Joel Rand1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 Nantes, Gerald David1989‐01‐05 September 25, 1990 resigned
Moody, George Clifford1990‐10‐09 June 30, 1992 1992 c.14 Minister of Health and Wellness MacDonald, Mary 2011‐01‐11 May 30, 2012 Maureen Wilson, David Allan2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 Glavine, Leo Alphonsus2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 Delorey, Randy M.2017‐06‐15 October 13, 2020 Glavine, Leo Alphonsus2020‐10‐13 February 23, 2021 Churchill, Zachariah John2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Thompson, Margaret 2021‐08‐31 Michelle Minister of Health Promotion MacDonald, Rodney 2003‐01‐16 February 24, 2006 2003‐374 Joseph Minister of Health Promotion and Protection Barnet, Barry2006‐02‐24 January 07, 2009 2006‐116 Dunn, Patrick R.2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 MacDonald, Mary 2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 Maureen Minister of Highways McInnis, Thomas Johnson1978‐10‐05 November 01, 1979 Minister of Housing Laffin, Michael A.1983‐11‐09 November 26, 1985 Pickings, Milne Charles1985‐11‐26 July 28, 1988 resigned
September 3, 2021 Page 25 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Kerr, John Gregory1988‐07‐28 January 05, 1989 Bacon, Roger Stuart1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 McInnes, Donald Peter1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992
Dechman, Marie P.1992‐02‐24 June 30, 1992 92‐183; 1992 c.14, s. 57 Minister of Housing and Consumer Affairs Dechman, Marie P.1992‐06‐30 June 11, 1993 1992 c.14, s. 57 Brown, Guy A. C.1993‐06‐11 March 20, 1995 Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth1995‐03‐20 April 01, 1996 Jolly, Sandra Lynn1996‐04‐01 May 17, 1996 Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Jolly, Sandra Lynn1996‐04‐01 June 27, 1996 SNS 1996 c. 8 Smith, James Alexander1996‐06‐27 June 10, 1997 Surette, Allister W.1997‐06‐10 July 18, 1997 Brown, Guy A. C.1997‐07‐18 April 08, 1998 Gaudet, Wayne Jean1998‐04‐08 December 16, 1998 White, Raymond J.1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 Chataway, John Edward1999‐08‐16 September 23, 1999 Resigned Russell, Ronald Stanley 1999‐09‐23 October 06, 1999 Thornton MacIsaac, Alexander 1999‐10‐06 October 01, 2000 Angus [2] Minister of Human Resources Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth1993‐11‐30 March 20, 1995 Abbass, Jay F.1995‐03‐20 June 27, 1996 Surette, Allister W.1996‐06‐27 April 08, 1998 Gaudet, Wayne Jean1998‐04‐08 December 16, 1998 Cosman, Francene Jen1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 Chataway, John Edward1999‐08‐16 January 04, 2001 Resigned
September 3, 2021 Page 26 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Russell, Ronald Stanley 2001‐01‐18 June 01, 2001 Thornton Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Anne Russell, Ronald Stanley 2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Thornton Fage, Ernest L.2006‐06‐27 January 05, 2007 Resigned Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2007‐01‐05 December 21, 2007 Illness Anne Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2008‐04‐01 January 07, 2009 Anne Minister of Human Resources Development and Training Donahoe, Terence Richard 1985‐11‐26 June 25, 1986 Boyd Minister of Immigration MacDonald, Rodney 2005‐01‐26 February 24, 2006 2005‐15; 2006‐107 Joseph Russell, Ronald Stanley 2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Thornton Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2006‐06‐27 October 23, 2007 Anne Goucher, Leonard2007‐10‐23 June 19, 2009
Jennex, Ramona2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 2009‐308; 2011‐19 More, Marilyn Ann2011‐01‐11 March 15, 2013 2011‐19; 2013‐68 Corbett, Frank2013‐03‐15 October 22, 2013 2013‐68 Diab, Lena Metlege2013‐10‐22 February 23, 2021 Office renamed 2021‐57 Minister of Immigration and Population Growth Diab, Lena Metlege2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐57; 2021‐70 Minister of Inclusive Economic Growth Kousoulis, Labi2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐59
September 3, 2021 Page 27 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Minister of Industry, Trade and Technology Thornhill, Roland John1987‐12‐03 April 22, 1988 Resigned Cameron, Donald William1988‐04‐22 February 26, 1991 McInnis, Thomas Johnson1991‐02‐26 June 30, 1992 Minister of Information Management Corbett, Frank2010‐01‐14 March 15, 2013 2010‐21; 2013‐70 More, Marilyn Ann2013‐03‐15 October 22, 2013 2013‐70 Kousoulis, Labi2013‐10‐22 April 01, 2014 Office abolished 2013‐365; 2014‐70 Minister of Infrastructure and Housing MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐53 Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Thornhill, Roland John1978‐10‐05 July 22, 1980 Morris, Edmund Leverett1980‐07‐08 December 17, 1981 Buchanan, John 1981‐12‐17 January 05, 1989 MacLennan Donahoe, Terence Richard 1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 Boyd Cameron, Donald William1991‐02‐26 June 11, 1993 Savage, John Patrick1993‐06‐11 July 18, 1997 MacLellan, Russell 1997‐07‐18 August 16, 1999 Gregoire Hamm, John Frederick1999‐08‐16 February 24, 2006 Resigned MacDonald, Rodney 2006‐02‐24 June 19, 2009 Joseph Dexter, Darrell E.2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 McNeil, Stephen Ronald2013‐10‐22 February 23, 2021 Rankin, Iain Thomas2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Houston, Timothy Jerome 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Internal Services
September 3, 2021 Page 28 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Kousoulis, Labi2014‐04‐01 June 15, 2017 2014‐70 Arab, Patricia Anne2017‐06‐15 June 03, 2019 Department renamed 2019‐149 Minister of Justice Matheson, Joel Rand1993‐04‐08 June 11, 1993 Gillis, John William1993‐06‐11 June 27, 1996 Abbass, Jay F.1996‐06‐27 April 02, 1997 Resigned Mitchell, Alan E.1997‐04‐02 April 08, 1998 Smith, James Alexander1998‐04‐08 December 16, 1998 Harrison, Robert S.1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 Baker, Michael Gilbert1999‐08‐16 December 19, 2002 Muir, James Alexander2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Baker, Michael Gilbert2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Scott, Murray Kenneth2006‐02‐24 October 23, 2007 Clarke, Cecil P.2007‐10‐23 June 19, 2009 Landry, Peter Ross2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 Diab, Lena Metlege2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 Whalen, Diana Caroline2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 Furey, Mark Ignatius2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Delorey, Randy M.2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Johns, Bradley Harris 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Labour Streatch, Kenneth1978‐10‐05 July 22, 1980 Young, Brian Alexander1985‐11‐26 December 03, 1987 Donahoe, Terence Richard 1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 Boyd Russell, Ronald Stanley 1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 Thornton Legere, Joseph Leroy1991‐02‐26 November 25, 1992
September 3, 2021 Page 29 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC McInnis, Thomas Johnson1992‐11‐25 June 11, 1993 Abbass, Jay F.1993‐06‐11 March 20, 1995 Brown, Guy A. C.1995‐03‐20 June 27, 1996 MacDonald, William 1996‐06‐27 July 18, 1997 Manning O'Malley, Gerald Joseph 1997‐07‐18 April 08, 1998 Thomas MacKinnon, Russell 1998‐04‐08 August 16, 1999 Vincent Russell, Ronald Stanley 1999‐08‐16 December 29, 1999 Thornton MacIsaac, Alexander 1999‐12‐29 October 01, 2000 Angus [2] Minister of Labour and Advanced Education More, Marilyn Ann2011‐01‐11 March 15, 2013 Corbett, Frank2013‐03‐15 October 22, 2013 Regan, Kelly Maureen2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 Kousoulis, Labi2017‐06‐15 October 13, 2020 Diab, Lena Metlege2020‐10‐13 August 31, 2021 Minister of Labour and Manpower Streatch, Kenneth1980‐07‐22 December 17, 1981 MacIsaac, John A. (2)1981‐12‐17 November 09, 1983 Nantes, Gerald David1983‐11‐09 November 26, 1985 Minister of Labour and Workforce Development Parent, Mark Anderson2008‐04‐01 June 19, 2009 More, Marilyn Ann2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 Minister of Labour Relations Furey, Mark Ignatius2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021
Delorey, Randy M.2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐68
September 3, 2021 Page 30 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC MacMaster, Allan Gerard 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Labour Skills and Immigration Balser, Jill S. 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Lands and Forestry Rankin, Iain Thomas2018‐07‐05 October 13, 2020 Mombourquette, Derek 2020‐10‐13 February 23, 2021 Curtis Porter, Garnet Charles2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Minister of Lands and Forests MacLean, Vincent James1976‐10‐27 October 05, 1978 Streatch, Kenneth1983‐11‐09 December 03, 1987 MacIsaac, John A. (2)1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 MacNeil, Charles 1989‐01‐05 February 24, 1992 Whyndham Minister of L'nu Affairs Rankin, Iain Thomas2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐52; 2021‐62 MacFarlane, Karla Michelle 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Mines Gillis, John William1976‐02‐16 October 05, 1978 Minister of Mines & Energy Matheson, Joel Rand1983‐11‐09 December 03, 1987 Minister of Mines and Energy Streatch, Kenneth1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 MacIsaac, John A. (2)1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 MacNeil, Charles 1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 Whyndham Minister of Municipal Affairs Gillis, John William1970‐10‐28 November 26, 1971 Giffin, Ronald Chapman1978‐10‐05 June 25, 1979
September 3, 2021 Page 31 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC MacIsaac, John A. (2)1979‐06‐25 December 17, 1981 McInnis, Thomas Johnson1981‐12‐17 November 26, 1985 Nantes, Gerald David1985‐11‐26 December 03, 1987 Stirling, R. Laird1987‐12‐03 September 12, 1988 Nantes, Gerald David1988‐09‐12 January 05, 1989 Young, Brian Alexander1989‐01‐05 June 11, 1993
Jolly, Sandra Lynn1993‐06‐11 April 01, 1996 SNS 1996 c. 8 Furey, Mark Ignatius2014‐04‐01 July 24, 2015 Churchill, Zachariah John2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 Mombourquette, Derek 2017‐06‐15 July 05, 2018 Curtis
Porter, Garnet Charles2018‐07‐05 June 03, 2019 Department renamed 2019‐150 Maguire, Brendan Oliver2021‐02‐01 August 31, 2021 2021‐58 Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Porter, Garnet Charles2019‐06‐03 February 23, 2021 2019‐150 Lohr, John Abraham 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Natural Resources Leefe, John Gordon1992‐02‐24 June 11, 1993 Downe, Donald Richard1993‐06‐11 April 01, 1996 Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth1996‐04‐01 July 18, 1997 MacAskill, Kenneth1997‐07‐18 August 16, 1999 Fage, Ernest L.1999‐08‐16 June 17, 2002 Olive, Timothy2002‐06‐17 August 18, 2003 Hurlburt, Richard 2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Melbourne Taylor, Brooke Duane2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Morse, David M.2006‐06‐27 January 07, 2009
September 3, 2021 Page 32 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 Anne MacDonell, John A.2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 Parker, Charles Lewis2011‐01‐11 October 22, 2013 Churchill, Zachariah John2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 Hines, Lloyd Patrick2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 Miller, Margaret2017‐06‐15 July 05, 2018 Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables Rushton, Tory George 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Planning and Priorities McNeil, Stephen Ronald2013‐10‐22 January 28, 2016 Office abolished 2016‐23 Minister of Policy and Priorities Dexter, Darrell E.2009‐07‐09 October 22, 2013 2009‐320; 2013‐348 Minister of Public Welfare Gillis, John William1972‐09‐07 August 27, 1973 Minister of Public Works Buchanan, John 1969‐09‐23 October 28, 1970 MacLennan Streatch, Kenneth1978‐10‐05 June 25, 1979 Lawrence, Gerald A.1979‐06‐25 June 05, 1980 Masland, Kimberly Dawn 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Recreation Cameron, Donald William1978‐10‐05 June 25, 1979 Minister of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness McNeil, Stephen Ronald2015‐07‐30 February 23, 2021 2015‐267 Rankin, Iain Thomas2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐63 Houston, Timothy Jerome 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Seniors
September 3, 2021 Page 33 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2006‐06‐27 December 21, 2007 Illness Anne Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2008‐04‐01 January 07, 2009 Anne Goucher, Leonard2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 Peterson‐Rafuse, Denise2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 Glavine, Leo Alphonsus2013‐10‐22 February 23, 2021 Regan, Kelly Maureen2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Minister of Seniors and Long‐term Care Adams, Barbara Anne 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Service Nova Scotia Furey, Mark Ignatius2014‐04‐01 June 15, 2017 2014‐72 MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2017‐06‐15 June 03, 2019 Office abolished 2019‐149 Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services Arab, Patricia Anne2019‐06‐03 August 31, 2021 2019‐149 LeBlanc, Colton Fraser 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations MacIsaac, Alexander 2000‐10‐01 December 19, 2002 Angus [2] Christie, Peter Gordon2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Barnet, Barry2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Hurlburt, Richard 2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Melbourne Muir, James Alexander2006‐06‐27 January 07, 2009 Hurlburt, Richard 2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 Melbourne Jennex, Ramona2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 MacDonell, John A.2011‐01‐11 October 22, 2013 Furey, Mark Ignatius2013‐10‐22 April 01, 2014
September 3, 2021 Page 34 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Minister of Small Business Development Nantes, Gerald David1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 Streatch, Kenneth1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991
McInnis, Thomas Johnson1991‐02‐26 June 30, 1992 91‐219; 1992 c. 14 Minister of Social Innovation and Integrative Approaches McNeil, Stephen Ronald2020‐04‐01 December 23, 2020 Office renamed 2020‐60; 2020‐351 Minister of Social Services Huskilson, Harold MacKay1973‐08‐27 February 16, 1976 MacIsaac, John A. (2)1978‐10‐05 June 25, 1979 Stirling, R. Laird1979‐06‐25 December 17, 1981 Morris, Edmund Leverett1981‐12‐17 December 03, 1987 Minister of Supply and Services LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1992‐06‐30 June 11, 1993 Adams, F. Wayne1993‐06‐11 March 20, 1995 O'Malley, Gerald Joseph 1995‐03‐20 April 01, 1996 Thomas Minister of the Environment Hawkins, Walter John1976‐02‐16 October 27, 1976 MacLean, Vincent James1976‐10‐27 October 05, 1978 Bacon, Roger Stuart1978‐10‐05 July 08, 1980 Hudson, Roy Fisher1980‐07‐08 December 17, 1981 Kerr, John Gregory1981‐12‐17 November 09, 1983 Moody, George Clifford1983‐11‐09 November 26, 1985 LeBlanc, Guy Joseph1985‐11‐26 February 06, 1987 Stirling, R. Laird1987‐02‐06 December 03, 1987 Thornhill, Roland John1987‐12‐03 April 22, 1988 Resigned McInnes, Donald Peter1988‐04‐22 January 05, 1989 Leefe, John Gordon1989‐01‐05 February 24, 1992
September 3, 2021 Page 35 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Donahoe, Terence Richard 1992‐02‐24 June 11, 1993 Boyd Harrison, Robert S.1993‐06‐11 March 20, 1995 Adams, F. Wayne1995‐03‐20 April 08, 1998 Downe, Donald Richard1998‐04‐08 December 16, 1998 Samson, Michel Paul1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 Russell, Ronald Stanley 1999‐08‐16 December 29, 1999 Thornton Chataway, John Edward1999‐12‐29 October 01, 2000 Minister of the Office of Economic Development Balser, Gordon Douglas2002‐03‐08 June 17, 2002 2002‐102; 2002‐289 Clarke, Cecil P.2002‐06‐17 January 16, 2003 2002‐289 Minister of the Office of Health Promotion MacDonald, Rodney 2002‐12‐19 January 16, 2003 2002‐593; 2003‐374 Joseph Minister of the Public Service Commission Russell, Ronald Stanley 2001‐06‐01 December 19, 2001 Thornton Baker, Michael Gilbert2001‐12‐19 June 17, 2002 Fage, Ernest L.2002‐06‐17 December 19, 2002 Balser, Gordon Douglas2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Goucher, Leonard2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 Corbett, Frank2009‐06‐19 March 15, 2013 More, Marilyn Ann2013‐03‐15 October 22, 2013 Kousoulis, Labi2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 Ince, Tony2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Jessome, Benjamin 2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Thomas LeBlanc, Colton Fraser 2021‐08‐31
September 3, 2021 Page 36 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Minister of the Voluntary Sector More, Marilyn Ann2010‐10‐21 October 22, 2013 2010‐390 Kousoulis, Labi2013‐10‐22 April 01, 2014 2014‐115 Regan, Kelly Maureen2014‐04‐01 November 27, 2014 2014‐115; 2014‐479 Bernard, Joanne2014‐11‐27 June 15, 2017 2014‐479 Glavine, Leo Alphonsus2017‐06‐15 October 13, 2020 Lohnes‐Croft, Suzanne L.2020‐10‐13 August 31, 2021 Dunn, Patrick R. 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Tourism Bacon, Roger Stuart1978‐10‐05 June 25, 1979 Hudson, Roy Fisher1983‐11‐09 November 26, 1985 MacIsaac, John A. (2)1985‐11‐26 December 03, 1987 Minister of Tourism and Culture Young, Brian Alexander1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 Thornhill, Roland John1989‐01‐05 February 21, 1991 Resigned Donahoe, Terence Richard 1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 Boyd Kerr, John Gregory1992‐02‐24 June 11, 1993
Bragg, David Ross1993‐06‐11 January 24, 1994 94‐59 MacDonald, Rodney 1999‐08‐16 November 25, 2003 2003‐516 Joseph Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage MacDonald, Rodney 2003‐11‐25 February 24, 2006 2003‐516 Joseph Streatch, Judy2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Goucher, Leonard2006‐06‐27 October 23, 2007 Dooks, William2007‐10‐23 June 19, 2009 Paris, Percy Alonzo2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011
September 3, 2021 Page 37 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Minister of Trade Samson, Michel Paul2016‐11‐01 June 15, 2017 2016‐273 MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021
Kousoulis, Labi2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐71 Houston, Timothy Jerome 2021‐08‐31 Minister of Transportation McInnis, Thomas Johnson1979‐11‐01 December 17, 1981 Giffin, Ronald Chapman1981‐12‐17 November 09, 1983 MacIsaac, John A. (2)1983‐11‐09 November 26, 1985 Cochran, Maxine Elizabeth1985‐11‐26 February 06, 1987 LeBlanc, Guy Joseph1987‐02‐06 December 03, 1987 Minister of Transportation and Active Transit Hines, Lloyd Patrick2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐56 Minister of Transportation and Communications LeBlanc, Guy Joseph1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 Moody, George Clifford1989‐01‐05 October 09, 1990 McInnes, Donald Peter1990‐10‐09 February 26, 1991 Streatch, Kenneth1991‐02‐26 November 25, 1992 Archibald, George Gordon1992‐11‐25 June 11, 1993 Mann, Richard William1993‐06‐11 April 01, 1996 Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Scott, Murray Kenneth2007‐10‐23 January 07, 2009 Taylor, Brooke Duane2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 Estabrooks, William Irvine2009‐06‐19 May 30, 2012 Smith, Maurice G.2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 Hines, Lloyd Patrick2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Department renamed Minister of Transportation and Public Works September 3, 2021 Page 38 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Mann, Richard William1996‐04‐01 June 27, 1996 Downe, Donald Richard1996‐06‐27 April 08, 1998 Huskilson, Clifford B.1998‐04‐08 August 16, 1999 Balser, Gordon Douglas1999‐08‐16 December 29, 1999 Russell, Ronald Stanley 1999‐12‐29 December 19, 2002 Thornton Baker, Michael Gilbert2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003
Russell, Ronald Stanley 2003‐08‐18 July 19, 2005 illness 2005‐319 Thornton
Russell, Ronald Stanley 2005‐09‐19 February 24, 2006 2005‐417 Thornton MacIsaac, Alexander 2006‐02‐24 October 23, 2007 Angus [2] Minister of Vocational and Technical Training Donahoe, Terence Richard 1986‐06‐25 February 06, 1987 SNS 1986 c. 19 Boyd Giffin, Ronald Chapman1987‐02‐06 December 03, 1987 Minister of Volunteerism Barnet, Barry2006‐06‐27 January 07, 2009 2006‐237; 2006‐304; 2009‐3 Dunn, Patrick R.2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009
More, Marilyn Ann2009‐06‐19 October 21, 2010 2009‐303 Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs LeBlanc, Guy Joseph1992‐02‐24 June 11, 1993 Savage, John Patrick1993‐06‐11 July 18, 1997 MacLellan, Russell 1997‐07‐18 April 08, 1998 Gregoire Downe, Donald Richard1998‐04‐08 August 16, 1999 Baker, Michael Gilbert1999‐08‐16 August 18, 2003 Minister responsible for Acadian Affairs
September 3, 2021 Page 39 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC LeBlanc, Guy Joseph1989‐01‐05 June 11, 1993
Gaudet, Wayne Jean1993‐06‐11 November 18, 1996 93‐503; 96‐835 Surette, Allister W.1996‐11‐18 April 08, 1998 Gaudet, Wayne Jean1998‐04‐08 August 16, 1999 LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1999‐08‐16 August 18, 2003 Minister responsible for Advanced Education and Job Training Morris, Edmund Leverett1987‐12‐03 July 28, 1988 Resigned Buchanan, John 1988‐07‐28 January 05, 1989 MacLennan Matheson, Joel Rand1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 Giffin, Ronald Chapman1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992
LeBlanc, Guy Joseph1992‐02‐24 June 11, 1993 92‐180; SNS 1992, c. 14, s. 43 Minister responsible for Communications Nova Scotia Boudreau, James Bernard1996‐04‐01 April 15, 1997 Savage, John Patrick1997‐04‐15 July 18, 1997 MacDonald, William 1997‐07‐18 December 18, 1998 Manning Smith, James Alexander1998‐12‐18 August 16, 1999
Russell, Ronald Stanley 1999‐08‐16 December 19, 2001 1999‐417; 2001‐616 Thornton Baker, Michael Gilbert2001‐12‐19 August 18, 2003
Fage, Ernest L.2003‐08‐18 February 16, 2006 Resigned 2003‐369; 2006‐105 Minister responsible for Communications Policy McInnis, Thomas Johnson1978‐10‐05 December 17, 1981 Minister responsible for Conserve Nova Scotia Hurlburt, Richard 2007‐10‐23 January 07, 2009 Melbourne Barnet, Barry2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 Estabrooks, William Irvine2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011
September 3, 2021 Page 40 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Parker, Charles Lewis2011‐01‐11 March 31, 2011 2011‐125 Minister responsible for Gaelic Initiatives MacIsaac, Alexander 2006‐02‐24 December 04, 2006 2006‐114; 2006‐523 Angus [2] Minister responsible for Halifax Harbour Clean Up Incorporated Matheson, Joel Rand1991‐02‐26 June 11, 1993 91‐226 Harrison, Robert S.1993‐06‐11 July 06, 1993 Abbass, Jay F.1993‐07‐06 March 20, 1995 Jolly, Sandra Lynn1995‐03‐20 July 18, 1997 Minister responsible for Military Relations Scott, Murray Kenneth2006‐10‐25 October 23, 2007 2006‐445 Hurlburt, Richard 2007‐10‐23 January 07, 2009 2007‐555; 2009‐2 Melbourne Morse, David M.2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009
Dexter, Darrell E.2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 2009‐293 McNeil, Stephen Ronald2013‐10‐22 February 23, 2021 2013‐349 Rankin, Iain Thomas2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐64 Lohr, John Abraham 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for Nova Scotia Business Incorporated Fage, Ernest L.2003‐08‐18 February 16, 2006 Resigned
Muir, James Alexander2006‐02‐16 February 24, 2006 2006‐105 Morash, Kerry Garnet2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Hurlburt, Richard 2006‐06‐27 October 23, 2007 Melbourne MacIsaac, Alexander 2007‐10‐23 January 07, 2009 Angus [2] Scott, Murray Kenneth2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 Paris, Percy Alonzo2009‐06‐19 May 09, 2013 resigned Steele, Graham James2013‐05‐10 October 22, 2013
September 3, 2021 Page 41 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Samson, Michel Paul2013‐10‐22 April 09, 2015 Furey, Mark Ignatius2015‐04‐09 June 15, 2017 MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Kousoulis, Labi2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Corkum‐Greek, Susan 2021‐08‐31 Margaret Minister responsible for Nova Scotia Resources Ltd. LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1999‐08‐16 August 18, 2003 1999‐418 Minister responsible for Part I of the Gaming Control Act Boudreau, James Bernard1995‐02‐15 June 27, 1996 95‐105 Gillis, John William1996‐06‐27 April 08, 1998 Downe, Donald Richard1998‐04‐08 August 16, 1999 LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1999‐08‐16 August 18, 2003 Christie, Peter Gordon2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Baker, Michael Gilbert2006‐02‐24 April 23, 2007 illness Baker, Michael Gilbert2007‐05‐28 February 23, 2009 illness Muir, James Alexander2009‐03‐10 June 19, 2009 Steele, Graham James2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 Wilson, David Allan2011‐01‐11 May 30, 2012
Preyra, Leonard2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 2012‐183 Younger, Andrew G.2013‐10‐22 December 23, 2014 2013‐361; 2014‐537 Samson, Michel Paul2015‐03‐24 June 15, 2017 2015‐90 Casey, Karen Lynn2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Kousoulis, Labi2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 MacMaster, Allan Gerard 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for Part II of the Gaming Control Act Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth1995‐03‐20 April 01, 1996 95‐211 A; 96‐220
September 3, 2021 Page 42 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Downe, Donald Richard1996‐04‐01 June 27, 1996 96‐220 Jolly, Sandra Lynn1996‐06‐27 July 18, 1997 Lorraine, Edward F.1997‐07‐18 September 17, 1997 Surette, Allister W.1997‐09‐17 April 08, 1998 MacAskill, Kenneth1998‐04‐08 December 16, 1998 Colwell, Keith W.1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 Chataway, John Edward1999‐08‐16 October 01, 2000
MacIsaac, Alexander 2000‐10‐01 January 18, 2001 2000‐484; 2001‐13 Angus [2]
Morse, David M.2001‐01‐18 December 19, 2002 2001‐13 Russell, Ronald Stanley 2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Thornton Morash, Kerry Garnet2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Anne Parent, Mark Anderson2006‐06‐27 June 19, 2009 More, Marilyn Ann2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 MacDonell, John A.2011‐01‐11 October 22, 2013 Furey, Mark Ignatius2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2017‐06‐15 February 24, 2020 Arab, Patricia Anne2020‐02‐24 August 31, 2021 LeBlanc, Colton Fraser 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for Part II of the Workers' Compensation Act Baker, Michael Gilbert2001‐10‐25 December 19, 2002 Muir, James Alexander2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Baker, Michael Gilbert2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Scott, Murray Kenneth2006‐02‐24 October 23, 2007 Clarke, Cecil P.2007‐10‐23 June 19, 2009
September 3, 2021 Page 43 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Landry, Peter Ross2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 Diab, Lena Metlege2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 Whalen, Diana Caroline2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 Furey, Mark Ignatius2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Delorey, Randy M.2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Johns, Bradley Harris 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for reporting on the handicapped Matheson, Joel Rand1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 Nantes, Gerald David1989‐01‐05 September 12, 1990 LeBlanc, Guy Joseph1990‐09‐12 October 09, 1990 Minister responsible for Sable Offshore Resources MacLellan, Russell 1997‐07‐18 December 01, 1997 Gregoire Minister responsible for the Accessibility Act Furey, Mark Ignatius2017‐09‐18 February 23, 2021 2017‐222 Delorey, Randy M.2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Johns, Bradley Harris 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Administration of the Drug Dependency Act Matheson, Joel Rand1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on Applied Science and Technology Thornhill, Roland John1987‐12‐03 April 22, 1988 Resigned Cameron, Donald William1988‐04‐22 February 26, 1991 McInnis, Thomas Johnson1991‐02‐26 November 25, 1992 Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Young, Brian Alexander1985‐11‐26 December 03, 1987 Cochran, Maxine Elizabeth1987‐12‐03 July 28, 1988 Resigned
Dechman, Marie P.1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 91‐238 Cosman, Francene Jen1997‐07‐18 August 16, 1999
September 3, 2021 Page 44 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Purves, Jane Stopford1999‐08‐16 August 18, 2003 2003‐380 Streatch, Judy2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2008‐04‐01 June 19, 2009 Anne Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act Donahoe, Terence Richard 1978‐10‐05 November 26, 1985 Boyd McInnes, Donald Peter1988‐07‐28 February 26, 1991 Thornhill, Roland John1992‐02‐24 April 08, 1993 Resigned Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth1993‐06‐11 July 18, 1997
Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 2003‐380; 2006‐110 Anne Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2006‐06‐27 December 21, 2007 Illness Anne
Peterson‐Rafuse, Denise2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 2009‐306; 2011‐20 More, Marilyn Ann2011‐01‐11 October 22, 2013 2011‐20 Regan, Kelly Maureen2013‐10‐22 March 07, 2014 2013‐359; 2014‐74 Bernard, Joanne2014‐03‐07 June 15, 2017 2014‐74 Regan, Kelly Maureen2017‐06‐15 August 31, 2021 2017‐175; 2021‐67 MacFarlane, Karla Michelle 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Alcohol and Gaming Authority Lorraine, Edward F.1997‐07‐15 September 17, 1997 Surette, Allister W.1997‐09‐17 April 08, 1998 MacAskill, Kenneth1998‐04‐08 December 16, 1998 Minister responsible for the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act Casey, Karen Lynn2006‐09‐07 April 01, 2008 Parent, Mark Anderson2008‐04‐01 June 19, 2009 More, Marilyn Ann2009‐06‐19 March 15, 2013
September 3, 2021 Page 45 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Corbett, Frank2013‐03‐15 October 22, 2013 Regan, Kelly Maureen2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 Kousoulis, Labi2017‐06‐15 October 13, 2020 Diab, Lena Metlege2020‐10‐13 August 31, 2021 Balser, Jill S. 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Boxing Authority Act LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1991‐02‐26 April 08, 1993 91‐236; 93‐351 Minister responsible for the Business Development Corporation Act Streatch, Kenneth1992‐11‐25 June 11, 1993 Harrison, Robert S.1996‐05‐17 June 27, 1996 Mann, Richard William1996‐06‐27 July 18, 1997 MacDonald, William 1997‐07‐18 August 16, 1999 Manning Balser, Gordon Douglas1999‐08‐16 June 17, 2002 Minister responsible for the Cabinet Secretariat Buchanan, John 1987‐12‐03 September 12, 1990 resigned MacLennan Bacon, Roger Stuart1990‐09‐12 February 26, 1991 Minister responsible for the Chartered Professional Accountants Act Casey, Karen Lynn2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Kousoulis, Labi2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 MacMaster, Allan Gerard 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Civil Service Act MacIsaac, John A. (2)1978‐10‐05 June 25, 1979 Giffin, Ronald Chapman1979‐06‐25 December 17, 1981 Russell, Ronald Stanley 1981‐12‐17 November 26, 1985 Thornton Moody, George Clifford1985‐11‐26 January 05, 1989
September 3, 2021 Page 46 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Donahoe, Terence Richard 1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 Boyd Kerr, John Gregory1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 Archibald, George Gordon1992‐02‐24 April 08, 1993 Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth1993‐06‐11 November 30, 1993 Minister responsible for the Communications and Information Act Huskilson, Harold MacKay1976‐02‐16 October 05, 1978 Lawrence, Gerald A.1979‐06‐25 November 23, 1985 Resigned Laffin, Michael A.1985‐11‐26 December 03, 1987 Moody, George Clifford1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 MacIsaac, John A. (2)1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1991‐02‐26 June 11, 1993 Adams, F. Wayne1993‐06‐11 March 20, 1995 O'Malley, Gerald Joseph 1995‐03‐20 April 01, 1996 Thomas Minister responsible for the Communications Policy Giffin, Ronald Chapman1981‐12‐17 November 09, 1983 MacIsaac, John A. (2)1983‐11‐09 November 26, 1985 Minister responsible for the Communications Technology Group O'Malley, Gerald Joseph 1996‐04‐01 July 18, 1997 96‐218 Thomas Minister responsible for the Credit Union Act Steele, Graham James2009‐06‐19 May 30, 2012 2009‐300 MacDonald, Mary 2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 2012‐178 Maureen
Whalen, Diana Caroline2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 2013‐351; 2015‐244 Delorey, Randy M.2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 2015‐244 Casey, Karen Lynn2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Kousoulis, Labi2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 47 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC MacMaster, Allan Gerard 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Disabled Persons' Commission Act LeBlanc, Guy Joseph1990‐10‐09 February 26, 1991 Dechman, Marie P.1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 Thornhill, Roland John1992‐02‐24 April 08, 1993 Resigned Smith, James Alexander1993‐06‐11 June 27, 1996 MacEachern, John Duncan1996‐06‐27 July 18, 1997 Cosman, Francene Jen1997‐07‐18 April 08, 1998 Smith, James Alexander1998‐04‐08 May 13, 1998 Cosman, Francene Jen1998‐05‐13 August 16, 1999 Christie, Peter Gordon1999‐08‐16 December 19, 2002 Morse, David M.2002‐12‐19 June 27, 2006 Streatch, Judy2006‐06‐27 January 07, 2009 d'Entremont, Christopher 2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 André Peterson‐Rafuse, Denise2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 Bernard, Joanne2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017
Furey, Mark Ignatius2017‐06‐15 September 18, 2017 2017‐222 Minister responsible for the Drug Dependency Act Sheehy, Gerald Earle1978‐10‐05 November 26, 1985 Resigned Russell, Ronald Stanley 1985‐11‐26 December 03, 1987 Thornton Matheson, Joel Rand1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 Nantes, Gerald David1989‐01‐05 September 25, 1990 resigned Moody, George Clifford1990‐10‐09 June 11, 1993 Minister responsible for the Elections Act Baker, Michael Gilbert2006‐06‐27 February 23, 2009 illness Muir, James Alexander2009‐03‐10 June 19, 2009
September 3, 2021 Page 48 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Landry, Peter Ross2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 2009‐311 Diab, Lena Metlege2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 2013‐363; 2015‐240 Whalen, Diana Caroline2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 2015‐240 Furey, Mark Ignatius2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Delorey, Randy M.2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Johns, Bradley Harris 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Emergency Measures Act Bacon, Roger Stuart1990‐11‐01 February 26, 1991 SNS 1990, c. 8 Leefe, John Gordon1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 Donahoe, Terence Richard 1992‐02‐24 June 11, 1993 Boyd Harrison, Robert S.1993‐06‐11 March 20, 1995 Adams, F. Wayne1995‐03‐20 April 08, 1998 MacAskill, Kenneth1998‐04‐08 August 16, 1999 Muir, James Alexander1999‐08‐16 June 17, 2002
Olive, Timothy2002‐06‐17 August 18, 2003 2002‐291; 2003‐370 Fage, Ernest L.2003‐08‐18 December 02, 2005 2003‐370; SNS 2005, c. 48 Minister responsible for the EMO (NS) Act Hawkins, Walter John1976‐02‐16 October 27, 1976 MacLean, Vincent James1976‐10‐27 October 05, 1978 Hudson, Roy Fisher1980‐07‐08 December 17, 1981 MacIsaac, John A. (2)1988‐07‐28 January 05, 1989
Bacon, Roger Stuart1989‐01‐05 November 01, 1990 SNS 1990, c. 8 Minister responsible for the EMO (NS) Act and Regulations Bacon, Roger Stuart1978‐10‐05 July 08, 1980 Kerr, John Gregory1981‐12‐17 November 09, 1983 Pickings, Milne Charles1983‐11‐09 July 28, 1988 resigned Minister responsible for the Energy and Mineral Resources Conservation Act
September 3, 2021 Page 49 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC MacLellan, Russell 1997‐07‐18 December 16, 1998 97‐474 Gregoire MacDonald, William 1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 Manning Minister responsible for the Firearms Act Smith, James Alexander1998‐10‐28 December 16, 1998 1998‐546; Minister responsible for the Gateway Initiative MacIsaac, Alexander 2007‐10‐23 June 19, 2009 2007‐554 Angus [2]
Estabrooks, William Irvine2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 2009‐297; 2011‐17 Paris, Percy Alonzo2011‐01‐11 May 09, 2013 resigned 2011‐17; 2013‐159 Steele, Graham James2013‐05‐10 October 22, 2013 2013‐159 Samson, Michel Paul2013‐10‐22 April 09, 2015 2013‐355 Minister responsible for the Government Purchasing Act Pickings, Milne Charles1983‐11‐09 July 28, 1988 Minister responsible for the Heritage Property Act Kerr, John Gregory1980‐07‐08 December 17, 1981 Hudson, Roy Fisher1981‐12‐17 November 09, 1983 MacLean, William Joseph1983‐11‐09 April 08, 1986 Resigned Kerr, John Gregory1986‐04‐17 February 06, 1987 Cochran, Maxine Elizabeth1987‐02‐06 December 03, 1987 Young, Brian Alexander1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 Thornhill, Roland John1989‐01‐05 February 21, 1991 Resigned Donahoe, Terence Richard 1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 Boyd Kerr, John Gregory1992‐02‐24 June 11, 1993 Jolly, Sandra Lynn1993‐06‐11 June 27, 1996 Smith, James Alexander1996‐06‐27 June 10, 1997 Surette, Allister W.1997‐06‐10 July 18, 1997
September 3, 2021 Page 50 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Brown, Guy A. C.1997‐07‐18 April 08, 1998 Gaudet, Wayne Jean1998‐04‐08 December 16, 1998 White, Raymond J.1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 MacDonald, Rodney 1999‐08‐16 February 24, 2006 Joseph Streatch, Judy2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Goucher, Leonard2006‐06‐27 October 23, 2007 Dooks, William2007‐10‐23 June 19, 2009 Paris, Percy Alonzo2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 Wilson, David Allan2011‐01‐11 May 30, 2012 Preyra, Leonard2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 Ince, Tony2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 Glavine, Leo Alphonsus2017‐06‐15 October 13, 2020 Lohnes‐Croft, Suzanne L.2020‐10‐13 August 31, 2021 Dunn, Patrick R. 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Housing Development Act Hudson, Roy Fisher1980‐07‐08 December 17, 1981 Laffin, Michael A.1981‐12‐17 November 09, 1983 McInnes, Donald Peter1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 Minister responsible for the Housing Development Corporation Act Dechman, Marie P.1992‐06‐30 June 11, 1993 Brown, Guy A. C.1993‐06‐11 March 20, 1995 Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth1995‐03‐20 April 01, 1996
Jolly, Sandra Lynn1996‐04‐01 June 27, 1996 SNS 1996 c. 8 Minister responsible for the Human Rights Act Gillis, John William1971‐11‐26 August 27, 1973 Giffin, Ronald Chapman1978‐10‐05 June 25, 1979
September 3, 2021 Page 51 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Streatch, Kenneth1979‐06‐25 December 17, 1981 Stirling, R. Laird1981‐12‐17 December 03, 1987 McInnis, Thomas Johnson1987‐12‐03 November 07, 1990 resigned Matheson, Joel Rand1990‐11‐07 June 11, 1993 Gillis, John William1993‐06‐11 June 27, 1996 Abbass, Jay F.1996‐06‐27 April 02, 1997 Resigned Mitchell, Alan E.1997‐04‐02 April 08, 1998 Smith, James Alexander1998‐04‐08 December 16, 1998 Harrison, Robert S.1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 Baker, Michael Gilbert1999‐08‐16 December 19, 2002 Muir, James Alexander2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Baker, Michael Gilbert2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Scott, Murray Kenneth2006‐02‐24 October 23, 2007 Clarke, Cecil P.2007‐10‐23 June 19, 2009 Landry, Peter Ross2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 Diab, Lena Metlege2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 Whalen, Diana Caroline2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 Furey, Mark Ignatius2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Delorey, Randy M.2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Johns, Bradley Harris 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Innovation Corporation Act Harrison, Robert S.1996‐05‐17 June 27, 1996 Mann, Richard William1996‐06‐27 July 18, 1997 MacDonald, William 1997‐07‐18 August 16, 1999 Manning Balser, Gordon Douglas1999‐08‐16 June 17, 2002 Clarke, Cecil P.2002‐06‐17 August 18, 2003
September 3, 2021 Page 52 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Fage, Ernest L.2003‐08‐18 February 16, 2006 Resigned Muir, James Alexander2006‐02‐16 February 24, 2006 Morash, Kerry Garnet2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Hurlburt, Richard 2006‐06‐27 October 23, 2007 Melbourne MacIsaac, Alexander 2007‐10‐23 January 07, 2009 Angus [2] Scott, Murray Kenneth2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 Paris, Percy Alonzo2009‐06‐19 May 09, 2013 resigned Steele, Graham James2013‐05‐10 October 22, 2013 Samson, Michel Paul2013‐10‐22 April 09, 2015 Furey, Mark Ignatius2015‐04‐09 June 15, 2017 Kousoulis, Labi2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Corkum‐Greek, Susan 2021‐08‐31 Margaret Minister responsible for the Insurance Act Russell, Ronald Stanley 2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Thornton Baker, Michael Gilbert2006‐02‐24 April 23, 2007 illness Baker, Michael Gilbert2007‐05‐28 February 23, 2009 illness Muir, James Alexander2009‐03‐10 June 19, 2009
Steele, Graham James2009‐06‐19 May 30, 2012 2009‐299 Smith, Maurice G.2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 2012‐184 Whalen, Diana Caroline2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 2013‐353; 2015‐245 Delorey, Randy M.2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 2015‐245 Minister responsible for the insurance Act and the Insurance Premiums Tax Act Casey, Karen Lynn2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Kousoulis, Labi2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021 Page 53 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC MacMaster, Allan Gerard 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Liquor Control Act Russell, Ronald Stanley 1981‐12‐17 November 26, 1985 Thornton Moody, George Clifford1985‐11‐26 December 03, 1987 Russell, Ronald Stanley 1987‐12‐03 February 26, 1991 Thornton LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1991‐02‐26 February 27, 1992
Archibald, George Gordon1992‐03‐06 June 11, 1993 92‐240 Boudreau, James Bernard1993‐06‐11 March 20, 1995 Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth1995‐03‐20 April 01, 1996 Downe, Donald Richard1996‐04‐01 June 27, 1996 Jolly, Sandra Lynn1996‐06‐27 July 18, 1997 Lorraine, Edward F.1997‐07‐18 September 17, 1997 Downe, Donald Richard1997‐09‐17 April 08, 1998 MacAskill, Kenneth1998‐04‐08 December 18, 1998 Colwell, Keith W.1998‐12‐18 August 16, 1999
MacDonald, Rodney 1999‐08‐16 December 19, 2002 1999‐410 Joseph Russell, Ronald Stanley 2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Thornton
Fage, Ernest L.2003‐08‐18 February 16, 2006 Resigned 2006‐105 Muir, James Alexander2006‐02‐16 February 24, 2006 2006‐105; 2006‐124 Streatch, Judy2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 2006‐124 Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2006‐06‐27 October 23, 2007 Anne Goucher, Leonard2007‐10‐23 June 19, 2009
Landry, Peter Ross2009‐06‐19 July 03, 2009 2009‐309; 2009‐316 Steele, Graham James2009‐07‐03 May 30, 2012 2009‐316 September 3, 2021 Page 54 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC MacDonald, Mary 2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 2012‐179 Maureen
Whalen, Diana Caroline2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 2013‐352; 2015‐248 Delorey, Randy M.2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 2015‐246 Casey, Karen Lynn2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Kousoulis, Labi2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 MacMaster, Allan Gerard 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Lottery Act Kerr, John Gregory1980‐07‐08 December 17, 1981 Hudson, Roy Fisher1981‐12‐17 November 09, 1983 MacLean, William Joseph1983‐11‐09 April 08, 1986 Resigned Kerr, John Gregory1986‐04‐17 February 24, 1992 MacNeil, Charles 1992‐02‐24 June 11, 1993 Whyndham Boudreau, James Bernard1993‐06‐11 April 04, 1995 Minister responsible for the Maritime Economic Cooperation Act Streatch, Kenneth1992‐11‐25 June 11, 1993 92‐1148 Bragg, David Ross1993‐06‐11 February 16, 1995 resigned from Cabinet 95‐123 Brown, Guy A. C.1995‐02‐16 March 20, 1995 Harrison, Robert S.1995‐03‐20 June 27, 1996 Minister responsible for the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act d'Entremont, Christopher 2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 André Chisholm, Ronald Michael2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Taylor, Brooke Duane2006‐06‐27 February 08, 2009 Health reasons Taylor, Brooke Duane2007‐04‐17 January 07, 2009 Parent, Mark Anderson2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 MacDonell, John A.2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013
September 3, 2021 Page 55 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Colwell, Keith W.2013‐10‐22 August 31, 2021 Morrow, Greg 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Boxing Authority Kerr, John Gregory1993‐04‐08 June 11, 1993 Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth1993‐06‐11 March 20, 1995 Abbass, Jay F.1995‐03‐20 June 27, 1996 Jolly, Sandra Lynn1996‐06‐27 July 18, 1997 Adams, F. Wayne1997‐07‐18 April 08, 1998 MacAskill, Kenneth1998‐04‐08 August 16, 1999 Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Business Capital Corporation Act Nantes, Gerald David1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 Streatch, Kenneth1989‐01‐05 September 12, 1990 Cameron, Donald William1990‐09‐12 February 26, 1991 McInnis, Thomas Johnson1991‐02‐26 November 25, 1992 Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Business Incorporated Act Balser, Gordon Douglas2001‐07‐30 June 17, 2002 2001‐367 Clarke, Cecil P.2002‐06‐17 August 18, 2003 Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Economic Renewal Agency including Tourism N Bragg, David Ross1994‐06‐30 February 16, 1995 resigned from Cabinet SNS 1994, c. 31; 95‐123 Brown, Guy A. C.1995‐02‐16 March 20, 1995 95‐123 Harrison, Robert S.1995‐03‐20 June 27, 1996
Mann, Richard William1996‐06‐27 April 01, 1997 97‐222 Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Energy Council Gillis, John William1976‐02‐16 October 05, 1978 Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Gaming Control Commission Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth1995‐03‐20 April 01, 1996 Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation Boudreau, James Bernard1995‐02‐15 June 27, 1996 95‐105
September 3, 2021 Page 56 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Innovation Corporation MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Liquor Control Act Gillis, John William1970‐10‐28 November 26, 1971 Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation MacDonald, Rodney 2001‐07‐26 December 19, 2002 2001‐590 C Joseph Russell, Ronald Stanley 2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Thornton
Fage, Ernest L.2003‐08‐18 February 16, 2006 Resigned 2006‐105 Muir, James Alexander2006‐02‐16 February 24, 2006 2006‐105; 2006‐123 Streatch, Judy2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 2006‐123 Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2006‐06‐27 October 23, 2007 Anne Goucher, Leonard2007‐10‐23 June 19, 2009
Steele, Graham James2009‐06‐19 May 30, 2012 2009‐302 MacDonald, Mary 2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 2012‐180 Maureen
Whalen, Diana Caroline2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 2013‐354; 2015‐247 Delorey, Randy M.2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 2015‐247 Casey, Karen Lynn2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Kousoulis, Labi2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 MacMaster, Allan Gerard 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Marketing Agency MacDonald, William 1997‐07‐18 August 16, 1999 Manning Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Police Complaints Commissioner Smith, Maurice G.2012‐05‐30 March 05, 2013 2012‐185 Landry, Peter Ross2013‐03‐05 October 22, 2013 2013‐64
September 3, 2021 Page 57 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Diab, Lena Metlege2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 Whalen, Diana Caroline2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 Furey, Mark Ignatius2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Delorey, Randy M.2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Johns, Bradley Harris 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Police Review Board Smith, Maurice G.2012‐05‐30 March 05, 2013 2012‐185 Landry, Peter Ross2013‐03‐05 October 22, 2013 2013‐64 Diab, Lena Metlege2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 Whalen, Diana Caroline2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 Furey, Mark Ignatius2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Delorey, Randy M.2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Johns, Bradley Harris 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Research Foundation Corporation Act Thornhill, Roland John1978‐10‐05 April 22, 1988 Resigned Cameron, Donald William1988‐04‐22 February 26, 1991 McInnis, Thomas Johnson1991‐02‐26 November 25, 1992 Streatch, Kenneth1992‐11‐25 June 11, 1993 Bragg, David Ross1993‐06‐11 February 16, 1995 resigned from Cabinet Brown, Guy A. C.1995‐02‐16 March 20, 1995
Harrison, Robert S.1995‐03‐20 April 01, 1996 96‐257 Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission Kerr, John Gregory1987‐12‐03 January 01, 1990 LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1990‐01‐01 April 08, 1993
Kerr, John Gregory1993‐04‐08 June 11, 1993 93‐350 Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth1993‐06‐11 March 20, 1995 93‐507 Abbass, Jay F.1995‐03‐20 April 02, 1997 Resigned
September 3, 2021 Page 58 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Mitchell, Alan E.1997‐04‐02 July 18, 1997 Holland, Bruce1997‐07‐18 April 08, 1998 Harrison, Robert S.1998‐04‐08 August 16, 1999 Purves, Jane Stopford1999‐08‐16 February 15, 2001
MacDonald, Rodney 2001‐02‐15 February 24, 2006 2001‐71 Joseph Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Trade Council McInnis, Thomas Johnson1992‐02‐24 November 25, 1992 Minister responsible for the Office of Citizen‐Centered Approaches McNeil, Stephen Ronald2020‐12‐23 February 23, 2021 2020‐351 Rankin, Iain Thomas2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐66 Minister responsible for the Office of Emergency Management Lohr, John Abraham 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Office of Equity and Anti‐Racism Initiatives Ince, Tony2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐55 Dunn, Patrick R. 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment Thompson, Margaret 2021‐08‐31 Michelle Minister responsible for the Office of Mental Health and Addictions Churchill, Zachariah John2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐54 Comer, Brian Keith 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Petroleum Directorate MacLellan, Russell 1997‐12‐01 December 16, 1998 1998‐651 Gregoire
MacDonald, William 1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 1998‐651; 1999‐405 Manning
Balser, Gordon Douglas1999‐08‐16 June 17, 2002 1999‐405; 2002‐286 Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission
September 3, 2021 Page 59 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Anne Russell, Ronald Stanley 2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Thornton Fage, Ernest L.2006‐06‐27 January 05, 2007 Resigned Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2007‐01‐05 December 21, 2007 Illness Anne Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2008‐04‐01 January 07, 2009 Anne Minister responsible for the Regulations Act Giffin, Ronald Chapman1983‐11‐09 February 06, 1987 Donahoe, Terence Richard 1987‐02‐06 December 03, 1987 Boyd Russell, Ronald Stanley 1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 Thornton LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1989‐01‐05 September 12, 1990 McInnis, Thomas Johnson1990‐09‐12 November 07, 1990 resigned Matheson, Joel Rand1990‐11‐07 June 11, 1993 Gillis, John William1993‐06‐11 June 27, 1996 Abbass, Jay F.1996‐06‐27 April 02, 1997 Resigned Mitchell, Alan E.1997‐04‐02 April 08, 1998 Smith, James Alexander1998‐04‐08 December 16, 1998 Harrison, Robert S.1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 Baker, Michael Gilbert1999‐08‐16 December 19, 2002 Muir, James Alexander2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Baker, Michael Gilbert2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Scott, Murray Kenneth2006‐02‐24 October 23, 2007 Clarke, Cecil P.2007‐10‐23 June 19, 2009 Landry, Peter Ross2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013
September 3, 2021 Page 60 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Diab, Lena Metlege2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 Whalen, Diana Caroline2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 Furey, Mark Ignatius2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Delorey, Randy M.2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Johns, Bradley Harris 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Residential Tenancies Act Brown, Guy A. C.1976‐10‐27 October 05, 1978 Stirling, R. Laird1979‐06‐25 July 08, 1980 Russell, Ronald Stanley 1980‐07‐08 December 17, 1981 Thornton Stirling, R. Laird1981‐12‐17 February 06, 1987 Cochran, Maxine Elizabeth1987‐02‐06 July 28, 1988 Resigned McInnis, Thomas Johnson1988‐07‐28 January 05, 1989 Stewart, Robert Colin D.1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 McInnes, Donald Peter1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 Dechman, Marie P.1992‐02‐24 June 30, 1992 Brown, Guy A. C.1993‐06‐11 March 20, 1995 Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth1995‐03‐20 April 01, 1996 Jolly, Sandra Lynn1996‐04‐01 May 17, 1996 Downe, Donald Richard1996‐05‐17 June 27, 1996 Jolly, Sandra Lynn1996‐06‐27 July 18, 1997 Gaudet, Wayne Jean1997‐07‐18 April 08, 1998 Colwell, Keith W.1998‐04‐08 December 16, 1998 Harrison, Robert S.1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1999‐08‐16 October 01, 2000 MacIsaac, Alexander 2000‐10‐01 December 19, 2002 Angus [2] Christie, Peter Gordon2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003
September 3, 2021 Page 61 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Barnet, Barry2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Hurlburt, Richard 2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Melbourne Muir, James Alexander2006‐06‐27 January 07, 2009 Hurlburt, Richard 2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 Melbourne Jennex, Ramona2009‐06‐19 January 11, 2011 MacDonell, John A.2011‐01‐11 October 22, 2013 Furey, Mark Ignatius2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2017‐06‐15 February 24, 2020 Arab, Patricia Anne2020‐02‐24 August 31, 2021 LeBlanc, Colton Fraser 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Retail Business Designated Day Closing Act Furey, Mark Ignatius2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 2017‐171 Delorey, Randy M.2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Minister responsible for the Retail Business Uniform Closing Day Act Baker, Michael Gilbert2006‐06‐27 February 23, 2009 illness
Muir, James Alexander2009‐03‐10 June 19, 2009 2009‐120 Landry, Peter Ross2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 2009‐310 Diab, Lena Metlege2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 2013‐364; 2015‐241 Whalen, Diana Caroline2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 2015‐241; 2017‐171 Johns, Bradley Harris 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Securities Act Baker, Michael Gilbert2006‐02‐24 April 23, 2007 illness Baker, Michael Gilbert2007‐05‐28 February 23, 2009 illness Muir, James Alexander2009‐03‐10 June 19, 2009 Steele, Graham James2009‐06‐19 May 30, 2012
September 3, 2021 Page 62 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC MacDonald, Mary 2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 Maureen Whalen, Diana Caroline2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 Delorey, Randy M.2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 Casey, Karen Lynn2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Kousoulis, Labi2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 MacMaster, Allan Gerard 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Senior Citizens Secretariat MacIsaac, John A. (2)1985‐11‐26 February 26, 1991 Minister responsible for the Small Business Development Act Streatch, Kenneth1992‐11‐25 June 11, 1993 Minister responsible for the Sydney Steel Corporation Act Cameron, Donald William1991‐02‐26 May 02, 1991 91‐218; 91‐550 McInnis, Thomas Johnson1992‐02‐24 November 25, 1992 92‐176 Streatch, Kenneth1992‐11‐25 June 11, 1993 Boudreau, James Bernard1993‐06‐11 June 27, 1996
MacDonald, William 1996‐06‐27 August 16, 1999 96‐502; 97‐475 Manning Balser, Gordon Douglas1999‐08‐16 June 17, 2002 Russell, Ronald Stanley 2002‐06‐17 December 19, 2002 Thornton Baker, Michael Gilbert2002‐12‐19 January 16, 2003 Balser, Gordon Douglas2003‐01‐16 August 18, 2003 Russell, Ronald Stanley 2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Thornton
MacIsaac, Alexander 2006‐02‐24 October 23, 2007 2006‐113 Angus [2] Scott, Murray Kenneth2007‐10‐23 January 07, 2009 Taylor, Brooke Duane2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009
September 3, 2021 Page 63 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Estabrooks, William Irvine2009‐06‐19 May 30, 2012 Smith, Maurice G.2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013
MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2013‐10‐22 April 29, 2014 2014‐158 Kousoulis, Labi2014‐04‐29 November 01, 2016 2014‐158; 2016‐272 MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2016‐11‐01 June 15, 2017 2016‐272 Hines, Lloyd Patrick2017‐06‐15 August 31, 2021 Masland, Kimberly Dawn 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency (NS) MacIsaac, Alexander 2007‐01‐05 October 23, 2007 Angus [2] Scott, Murray Kenneth2007‐10‐23 January 07, 2009 Taylor, Brooke Duane2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 Estabrooks, William Irvine2009‐06‐19 May 30, 2012 Smith, Maurice G.2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 Hines, Lloyd Patrick2017‐06‐15 August 31, 2021 Masland, Kimberly Dawn 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Technology and Science Secretariat O'Malley, Gerald Joseph 1996‐04‐01 July 18, 1997 Thomas Holland, Bruce1997‐07‐18 April 08, 1998 Harrison, Robert S.1998‐04‐08 August 16, 1999 Purves, Jane Stopford1999‐08‐16 March 08, 2002 Minister responsible for the Tidal Power Corporation Act MacNeil, Charles 1991‐02‐26 February 24, 1992 Whyndham Leefe, John Gordon1992‐02‐24 June 11, 1993 Downe, Donald Richard1993‐06‐11 April 01, 1996
September 3, 2021 Page 64 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth1996‐04‐01 July 18, 1997 Minister responsible for the Trade Development Authority Streatch, Kenneth1992‐11‐25 June 11, 1993 Minister responsible for the Utility and Review Board Act Morse, David M.2001‐10‐25 December 19, 2002 Russell, Ronald Stanley 2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Thornton Morash, Kerry Garnet2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Anne Baker, Michael Gilbert2006‐06‐27 February 23, 2009 illness Muir, James Alexander2009‐03‐10 June 19, 2009
Steele, Graham James2009‐06‐19 May 30, 2012 2009‐301 MacDonald, Mary 2012‐05‐30 October 22, 2013 2012‐181 Maureen
Samson, Michel Paul2013‐10‐22 April 09, 2015 2013‐356; 2015‐122 Whalen, Diana Caroline2015‐04‐09 July 24, 2015 2015‐122; 2015‐248 Delorey, Randy M.2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 2015‐248 Casey, Karen Lynn2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Kousoulis, Labi2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 MacMaster, Allan Gerard 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Voluntary Planning Act McInnis, Thomas Johnson1991‐02‐26 November 25, 1992 Streatch, Kenneth1992‐11‐25 June 11, 1993 Bragg, David Ross1993‐06‐11 February 16, 1995 resigned from Cabinet Brown, Guy A. C.1995‐02‐16 March 20, 1995 Harrison, Robert S.1995‐03‐20 June 27, 1996 Minister responsible for the Women's Directorate
September 3, 2021 Page 65 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Thornhill, Roland John1992‐11‐25 April 08, 1993 Resigned Norrie, Eleanor Elizabeth1993‐06‐11 July 18, 1997 Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Act Abbass, Jay F.1993‐06‐11 March 20, 1995 Brown, Guy A. C.1995‐03‐20 June 27, 1996 MacDonald, William 1996‐06‐27 July 18, 1997 Manning O'Malley, Gerald Joseph 1997‐07‐18 April 08, 1998 Thomas MacKinnon, Russell 1998‐04‐08 August 16, 1999 Vincent Russell, Ronald Stanley 1999‐08‐16 December 29, 1999 Thornton MacIsaac, Alexander 1999‐12‐29 October 01, 2000 Angus [2] Chataway, John Edward2000‐10‐01 January 04, 2001 Resigned Morse, David M.2001‐01‐18 October 25, 2001 Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Act (Except Part II) Morse, David M.2001‐10‐25 December 19, 2002 Russell, Ronald Stanley 2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Thornton Morash, Kerry Garnet2003‐08‐18 February 24, 2006 Bolivar‐Getson, Carolyn 2006‐02‐24 June 27, 2006 Anne Parent, Mark Anderson2006‐06‐27 June 19, 2009 More, Marilyn Ann2009‐06‐19 March 15, 2013 Corbett, Frank2013‐03‐15 October 22, 2013 Regan, Kelly Maureen2013‐10‐22 June 15, 2017 Kousoulis, Labi2017‐06‐15 October 13, 2020
September 3, 2021 Page 66 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Diab, Lena Metlege2020‐10‐13 August 31, 2021 Balser, Jill S. 2021‐08‐31 Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Appeals Tribunal Baker, Michael Gilbert1999‐08‐16 October 25, 2001 Minister responsible for the Year of the Veteran Clarke, Cecil P.2005‐01‐01 December 31, 2005 2005‐102 Minister responsible for the Youth Secretariat Act McInnis, Thomas Johnson1992‐11‐25 June 11, 1993 92‐1149 Abbass, Jay F.1993‐06‐11 June 27, 1996
Surette, Allister W.1996‐06‐27 April 08, 1998 96‐503; 97‐478; 98‐168 Harrison, Robert S.1998‐04‐08 December 16, 1998 98‐168; 1998‐652 Samson, Michel Paul1998‐12‐16 August 16, 1999 1998‐652; 1999‐408 MacDonald, Rodney 1999‐08‐16 July 13, 2001 1999‐408; 2001‐330 Joseph Purves, Jane Stopford2001‐07‐13 December 19, 2002 MacIsaac, Alexander 2002‐12‐19 August 18, 2003 Angus [2] Muir, James Alexander2003‐08‐18 June 27, 2006
Casey, Karen Lynn2006‐06‐27 April 01, 2008 2013‐358; 2015‐242 Streatch, Judy2008‐04‐01 January 07, 2009 d'Entremont, Christopher 2009‐01‐07 June 19, 2009 André Minister responsible for Tourism Nova Scotia Furey, Mark Ignatius2015‐04‐09 June 15, 2017 2015‐116 MacLellan, Geoffrey Curtis2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Kousoulis, Labi2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Minister responsible for Youth LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991
September 3, 2021 Page 67 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC McInnis, Thomas Johnson1991‐02‐26 November 25, 1992 91‐220 Jennex, Ramona2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 Casey, Karen Lynn2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015
Regan, Kelly Maureen2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 2015‐242 McNeil, Stephen Ronald2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021
Rankin, Iain Thomas2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 2021‐65 Comer, Brian Keith 2021‐08‐31 Minister without Portfolio Gaudet, Wayne Jean1996‐06‐27 November 18, 1996 Opposition House Leader (L) Gillis, John William1979‐01‐01 March 01, 1992 MacDonald, William 2009‐06‐25 January 27, 2012 Manning Samson, Michel Paul2012‐01‐27 September 07, 2013 Opposition House Leader (NDP) Holm, John Edgar1998‐05‐01 June 18, 1999 Holm, John Edgar2001‐03‐20 July 05, 2003 Deveaux, Kevin Eugene2003‐09‐04 February 08, 2007 Resigned Corbett, Frank2007‐02‐08 May 05, 2009 Opposition House Leader (PC) Buchanan, John 1971‐01‐01 October 05, 1978 MacLennan Russell, Ronald Stanley 1993‐06‐28 March 28, 1996 Thornton Moody, George Clifford1996‐04‐17 February 12, 1998 d'Entremont, Christopher 2013‐10‐23 February 20, 2019 André MacMaster, Allan Gerard2019‐02‐20 July 17, 2021 Party Leader (L)
September 3, 2021 Page 68 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC MacLean, Vincent James1986‐02‐22 June 20, 1992 Savage, John Patrick1992‐06‐20 March 20, 1997 MacLellan, Russell 1997‐07‐12 June 30, 2000 Gregoire Graham, Daniel [2]2002‐04‐13 December 16, 2003 Resigned McNeil, Stephen Ronald2007‐04‐28 February 06, 2021 Rankin, Iain Thomas 2021‐02‐06 Party Leader (NDP) McDonough, Alexa Ann1980‐11‐16 November 19, 1994 Resigned Chisholm, Robert 1996‐03‐30 July 15, 2000 Lawrence MacDonald, Helen2000‐07‐15 April 24, 2001 Resigned Dexter, Darrell E.2001‐06‐03 November 23, 2013 Burrill, Gary Clayton 2016‐02‐27 Party Leader (PC) Buchanan, John 1971‐03‐06 September 12, 1990 MacLennan Cameron, Donald William1991‐02‐09 June 11, 1993 Hamm, John Frederick1995‐10‐28 February 11, 2006 Resigned MacDonald, Rodney 2006‐02‐11 June 24, 2009 Joseph Baillie, James R.2010‐10‐30 January 24, 2018 Houston, Timothy Jerome 2018‐10‐27 Party Whip (L) Cosman, Francene Jen1993‐06‐11 March 31, 1995 Regan, Kelly Maureen2012‐01‐27 October 22, 2013 Party Whip (PC) Pickings, Milne Charles 1000‐01‐01 Premier
September 3, 2021 Page 69 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Buchanan, John 1978‐10‐05 September 12, 1990 MacLennan Bacon, Roger Stuart1990‐09‐12 February 26, 1991 Cameron, Donald William1991‐02‐26 June 11, 1993 Savage, John Patrick1993‐06‐11 July 18, 1997 MacLellan, Russell 1997‐07‐18 August 16, 1999 Gregoire Hamm, John Frederick1999‐08‐16 February 24, 2006 Resigned MacDonald, Rodney 2006‐02‐24 June 19, 2009 Joseph Dexter, Darrell E.2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 McNeil, Stephen Ronald2013‐10‐22 February 23, 2021 Rankin, Iain Thomas2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Houston, Timothy Jerome 2021‐08‐31 President of the Executive Council Buchanan, John 1978‐10‐05 September 12, 1990 resigned MacLennan Bacon, Roger Stuart1990‐09‐12 February 26, 1991 Cameron, Donald William1991‐02‐26 June 11, 1993 Savage, John Patrick1993‐06‐11 July 18, 1997 MacLellan, Russell 1997‐07‐18 August 16, 1999 Gregoire Hamm, John Frederick1999‐08‐16 February 24, 2006 Resigned MacDonald, Rodney 2006‐02‐24 June 19, 2009 Joseph Dexter, Darrell E.2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 McNeil, Stephen Ronald2013‐10‐22 February 23, 2021 Rankin, Iain Thomas2021‐02‐23 August 31, 2021 Houston, Timothy Jerome 2021‐08‐31
September 3, 2021 Page 70 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Provincial Secretary Huskilson, Harold MacKay1976‐02‐16 October 05, 1978 Giffin, Ronald Chapman1983‐11‐09 February 06, 1987 Donahoe, Terence Richard 1987‐02‐06 December 03, 1987 Boyd Russell, Ronald Stanley 1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 Thornton LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 Matheson, Joel Rand1991‐02‐26 April 08, 1993 Landry, Peter Ross2009‐06‐19 October 22, 2013 Diab, Lena Metlege2013‐10‐22 July 24, 2015 Whalen, Diana Caroline2015‐07‐24 June 15, 2017 Furey, Mark Ignatius2017‐06‐15 February 23, 2021 Delorey, Randy M. 2021‐02‐23 Johns, Bradley Harris 2021‐08‐31 Registrar General Sheehy, Gerald Earle1979‐06‐25 November 26, 1985 Resigned Russell, Ronald Stanley 1985‐11‐26 December 03, 1987 Thornton Matheson, Joel Rand1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 Nantes, Gerald David1989‐01‐05 September 25, 1990 resigned Moody, George Clifford1990‐10‐09 June 11, 1993 Solicitor General Russell, Ronald Stanley 1987‐12‐03 January 05, 1989 Thornton LeBlanc, Neil Joseph1989‐01‐05 February 26, 1991 Matheson, Joel Rand1991‐02‐26 April 08, 1993 Speaker MacLean, Vincent James1974‐05‐23 October 27, 1976
September 3, 2021 Page 71 of 72 Position Start Date End Date OIC Russell, Ronald Stanley 1978‐12‐07 July 08, 1980 Thornton Donahoe, Arthur Richard1980‐07‐08 February 26, 1991 Russell, Ronald Stanley 1991‐02‐26 May 25, 1993 Thornton MacEwan, Paul Whitfield1993‐05‐25 November 18, 1996 Gaudet, Wayne Jean1996‐11‐18 July 18, 1997 Fogarty, Gerald Gregory1997‐07‐18 March 24, 1998 Russell, Ronald Stanley 1998‐03‐24 July 27, 1999 Thornton Scott, Murray Kenneth1999‐07‐27 February 24, 2006 Clarke, Cecil P.2006‐02‐24 October 23, 2007 MacLeod, Alfred Wallace2007‐10‐23 June 09, 2009 Parker, Charles Lewis2009‐06‐09 January 11, 2011 Resigned Gosse, Gordon Leonard 2011‐01‐11 October 08, 2013 (Jr.) Murphy, Kevin Scott2013‐10‐08 August 17, 2021 Third Party House Leader (L) MacDonald, William 2001‐03‐20 May 05, 2009 Manning
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