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Honourable Karla MacFarlane

The Honourable Karla MacFarlane is no longer a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Full Name:
Karla MacFarlane

Year of Birth:
1969

Birth Place:
Three Brooks, Pictou Co., NS, Canada

ConstituencyStart Date
Pictou West August 17, 2021 — Present
Pictou West May 30, 2017 — July 17, 2021
Pictou West October 8, 2013 — April 30, 2017

Party History

  • Progressive Conservative
    (October 8, 2013 — October 12, 2024)

Position History

  • Minister of Community Services
    (August 31, 2021 — September 24, 2023)
  • Minister of L'nu Affairs
    (August 31, 2021 — September 24, 2023)
  • Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
    (August 31, 2021 — September 24, 2023)
  • Treasury and Policy Board
    (August 31, 2021 — October 18, 2022)
  • Caucus Chair
    (November 7, 2018 — Present)
  • Speaker
    (October 12, 2023 — April 5, 2024)
  • Interim Leader (PC)
    (January 24, 2018 — October 27, 2018)
  • Caucus Chair
    (June 19, 2017 — January 24, 2018)

Previous Occupations

  • Small Business Owner

This is the archived biography page for the current member of the Legislative Assembly, Honourable Karla MacFarlane