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Honourable John MacDonell

The Honourable John MacDonell is no longer a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Full Name:
John MacDonell

Year of Birth:
1956

Birth Place:
Enfield, Hants Co., N.S., Canada

ConstituencyStart Date
Hants East June 9, 2009 — September 7, 2013
Hants East June 13, 2006 — May 5, 2009
Hants East August 5, 2003 — May 13, 2006
Hants East July 27, 1999 — July 5, 2003
Hants East March 24, 1998 — June 18, 1999

Party History

  • New Democratic Party
    (March 24, 1998 — September 7, 2013)

Position History

  • Minister of Agriculture
    (June 19, 2009 — October 22, 2013)
  • Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
    (January 11, 2011 — October 22, 2013)
  • Minister responsible for the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act
    (June 19, 2009 — October 22, 2013)
  • Minister responsible for Part II of the Gaming Control Act
    (January 11, 2011 — October 22, 2013)
  • Minister responsible for the Residential Tenancies Act
    (January 11, 2011 — October 22, 2013)
  • Minister of Natural Resources
    (June 19, 2009 — January 11, 2011)
  • Leader in the House (NDP)
    (September 20, 2000 — April 29, 2001)

Previous Occupations

  • Teacher
  • Farmer

This is the archived biography page for the former member of the Legislative Assembly, Honourable John MacDonell