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Peter MacKay: Minister of National Defence
Central Nova (Nova Scotia)
Peter MacKay was first elected to Parliament in 1997. He was re-elected in 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2011. In February 2006, he was named Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. In August 2007, he was named Minister of National Defence while continuing to serve as Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. He was again named Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway in October 2008.
In his first five years in the House of Commons, Mr. MacKay served as House Leader for the Progressive Conservative caucus.
On May 31, 2003, he became Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. In March 2004, he was named Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and was renamed Deputy Leader following the June 2004 election.
Before entering politics, Mr. MacKay had a private law practice in New Glasgow, specializing in criminal and family law. In 1993, he accepted an appointment as Crown Attorney for the Central Region of Nova Scotia. He prosecuted cases at all levels, including youth and provincial courts as well as the Supreme Court of Canada.
Mr. MacKay has served on volunteer boards including New Leaf and Tearmann House. As well, he has been active in Big Brothers-Big Sisters, the Pictou County Senior Rugby Club and the YMCA.
After graduating from Acadia University, Mr. MacKay went on to study law at Dalhousie University. He was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in June 1991.
source: http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/bio.asp?id=46
Peter MacKay’s Contact Info
Address: 219 Main Street, No 303
City: Antigonish
Phone: 902-863-7005
Fax: 902-863-7006
Email: peter.mackay@parl.gc.ca
Website: http://www.petermackay.ca
source: http://www.conservative.ca/?cr=central-nova
PARLINFO – Parliamentarian File – Complete File – MACKAY, The Hon. Peter Gordon, P.C., Q.C., B.A., LL.B.
MACKAY, The Hon. Peter Gordon, P.C., Q.C., B.A., LL.B.
Photographer:
House of Commons photographer
© House of Commons 2011
Current Member of The House of Commons – Central Nova, Nova Scotia
Party Leader:
- Progressive Conservative Party
(2003.05.31 – 2004.02.01)
Selected Links:
Contact Information
Parliamentary Address
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House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 |
Constituency Address
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Telephone: 902-885-3490 Fax: 902-885-3179
22553 Highway 7
P.O. Box 255 Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia B0J 3B0 |
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Telephone: 902-752-0226 Fax: 902-752-0284
980 East River Road
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia B2H 3S8 |
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Telephone: 902-863-7005 Fax: 902-863-7006
219 Main Street, Suite 303
Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2C1 |
Federal Political Experience
House of Commons
| Constituency | Political Affilitation at Election | Date of Election (yyyy.mm.dd) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Nova, Nova Scotia | Conservative | 2011.05.02 | Elected |
| Central Nova, Nova Scotia | Conservative | 2008.10.14 | Elected |
| Central Nova, Nova Scotia | Conservative | 2006.01.23 | Elected |
| Central Nova, Nova Scotia | Conservative | 2004.06.28 | Elected |
| Pictou–Antigonish–Guysborough, Nova Scotia | Progressive Conservative | 2000.11.27 | Elected |
| Pictou–Antigonish–Guysborough, Nova Scotia Maiden speech. | Progressive Conservative | 1997.06.02 | Elected |
Parliamentary Group (Caucus)
| Party | Term (yyyy.mm.dd) |
|---|---|
| Conservative | 2004.02.02 – |
| Progressive Conservative | 1997.06.02 – 2004.02.01 |
Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Minister
| Portfolio | Term (yyyy.mm.dd) |
|---|---|
| Minister of National Defence | 2007.08.14 – |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | 2006.02.06 – 2007.08.13 |
| Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 2006.02.06 – 2008.10.29 |
Minister / Secretary of State
| Portfolio | Term (yyyy.mm.dd) |
|---|---|
| Minister for the Atlantic Gateway | 2008.10.30 – 2010.01.18 |
Regional Minister
| Region | Term (yyyy.mm.dd) |
|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 2008.10.30 – 2011.05.17 |
| Nova Scotia | 2006.02.06 – |
| Prince Edward Island | 2006.02.06 – 2008.10.29 |
House Leader
| Portfolio | Term (yyyy.mm.dd) |
|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative Party House Leader | 2002.04.11 – 2002.10.29 |
| PC/DR Coalition House Leader | 2001.09.19 – 2002.04.09 |
| Progressive Conservative Party House Leader | 1997.06.18 – 2001.09.18 |
Critic
| Area of Responsibility | Term (yyyy.mm.dd) |
|---|---|
| Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness | 2004.07.22 – 2006.02.05 |
| Deputy Prime Minister | 2004.03.22 – 2006.02.05 |
| Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness | 2004.02.02 – 2004.03.21 |
| Prime Minister | 2003.05.31 – 2004.02.01 |
| Public Security | 2002.09.25 – 2003.09.09 |
| Solicitor General | 2002.09.25 – 2003.09.09 |
| Leader of the Government in the House of Commons | 1998.06.19 – 2002.10.29 |
| Solicitor General | 1998.01.26 – 2001.09.18 |
| Justice | 1998.01.26 – 2003.09.09 |
Committees – House of Commons
Member
| Committee | Session |
|---|---|
| Legislative Committee on Bill C-55 | 37th Parl., 1st Session (2001.01.29 – 2002.09.16) |
| Special Committee on the Modernization and Improvement of the Procedures of the House of Commons | 37th Parl., 1st Session (2001.01.29 – 2002.09.16) |
| Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights | 37th Parl., 2nd Session (2002.09.30 – 2003.11.12) 37th Parl., 1st Session (2001.01.29 – 2002.09.16) 36th Parl., 2nd Session (1999.10.12 – 2000.10.22) 36th Parl., 1st Session (1997.09.22 – 1999.09.18) |
| Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness | 37th Parl., 3rd Session (2004.02.02 – 2004.05.23) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights | 36th Parl., 2nd Session (1999.10.12 – 2000.10.22) 36th Parl., 1st Session (1997.09.22 – 1999.09.18) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness | 37th Parl., 3rd Session (2004.02.02 – 2004.05.23) |
| Subcommittee on Corrections and Conditional Release Act of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights | 36th Parl., 2nd Session (1999.10.12 – 2000.10.22) |
| Subcommittee on Corrections and Conditional Release Act Review of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights | 36th Parl., 1st Session (1997.09.22 – 1999.09.18) |
| Subcommittee on National Security of the Standing Committee of Justice and Human Rights | 37th Parl., 1st Session (2001.01.29 – 2002.09.16) |
| Subcommittee on National Security of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights | 37th Parl., 2nd Session (2002.09.30 – 2003.11.12) |
| Subcommittee on Organized Crime of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights | 36th Parl., 2nd Session (1999.10.12 – 2000.10.22) |
| Subcommittee on Public Safety and National Security of the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness | 38th Parl., 1st Session (2004.10.04 – 2005.11.29) |
| Subcommittee on the Study of Sport in Canada of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage | 36th Parl., 2nd Session (1999.10.12 – 2000.10.22) 36th Parl., 1st Session (1997.09.22 – 1999.09.18) |
Board of Internal Economy
| Role | Term (yyyy.mm.dd) |
|---|---|
| Member | 1997.09.22 – 2002.10.29 |
Committees – Cabinet
Chair
| Committee | Term (yyyy.mm.dd) |
|---|---|
| Foreign Affairs and Defence | 2011.01.04 – |
| Foreign Affairs and Security | 2007.08.14 – 2011.01.03 |
| Foreign Affairs and National Security | 2006.02.06 – 2007.01.03 |
Member
| Committee | Term (yyyy.mm.dd) |
|---|---|
| National Security | 2011.05.18 – |
| Treasury Board – Strategic and Operating Review Sub-Committee | 2011.05.18 – 2012.09.12 |
| Afghanistan | 2008.02.08 – 2011.01.03 |
| Treasury Board | 2007.01.04 – 2007.08.13 |
| Foreign Affairs and National Security | 2007.01.04 – 2007.08.13 |
| Priorities and Planning | 2006.02.06 – |
Alternate Member
| Committee | Term (yyyy.mm.dd) |
|---|---|
| Treasury Board | 2007.08.14 – 2008.10.29 |
Political Party Roles
Progressive Conservative Party
| Role | Term (yyyy.mm.dd) |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party | 2003.05.31 – 2004.02.01 |
| Leadership Candidate | 2003.05.31 – 2003.05.31 |
| Party Leader | 2003.05.31 – 2004.02.01 |
Conservative Party of Canada
| Role | Term (yyyy.mm.dd) |
|---|---|
| Deputy Leader | 2004.03.22 – 2006.02.05 |
| Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party | 2004.03.22 – 2006.02.05 |
Family Ties in Parliament
| Relative | Name | Date of Birth | Date of Death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father | MacKay, Elmer MacIntosh
(M.P.)
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1936.08.05 |
Selected Publications This bibliography includes books, chapters in books and journal articles written, edited, compiled or translated solely by the parliamentarian or with others.
Sole Author Books
- L’entente MacKay-Orchard rendu [sic] public [sic].
Ottawa : [s.n.]; 2003. [3], [3] f. - MacKay-Orchard Agreement made public .
Ottawa : [s.n.]; 2003. [3], [3] leaves.
Articles
- Progressive Conservative Party’s perspective (on Canada’s electoral system).
Policy Options = Options politiques. 22:70-2 July/Aug. 2001.
Multiple Authors Books
- Agreement-in-principle on the establishment of the Conservative Party of Canada. Harper, Stephen and Peter Mackay
Ottawa : [s.n.]; 2003. 7 p. - Entente de principe sur l’établissement du Parti conservateur du Canada . Harper, Stephen et Peter Mackay
Ottawa : [s.n.]; 2003. 8 p.
Minister’s Biography
The Honourable Peter MacKay
Minister of National Defence
Peter MacKay was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. After graduating with an arts degree from Acadia University in 1987, he studied law at Dalhousie University and was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in June 1991. With strong family ties to the local area, he returned to New Glasgow to open a private law practice specializing in criminal and family law. In 1993, he accepted an appointment as Crown Attorney for the Central Region of Nova Scotia. He prosecuted cases at all levels, including youth and provincial courts as well as the Supreme Court of Canada.
Mr. MacKay was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 1997. He was re-elected in his northern Nova Scotia constituency in 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2011. On May 18th, 2011, Mr. MacKay was reappointed as Minister of National Defence. Mr. MacKay also serves as Regional Minister for Nova Scotia.
In his first five years in the House of Commons, he served as House Leader for the Progressive Conservative caucus. On May 31, 2003, Mr. MacKay was elected Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. In March 2004, following the unification of the Progressive Conservative Party and the Canadian Alliance Party, he was named Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
Prior to his current responsibilities, Mr. MacKay served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway.
He has served on several volunteer boards, including New Leaf and Tearmann House as well as being active in Big Brothers-Big Sisters, the Pictou County Senior Rugby Club and the YMCA.
A sports enthusiast, Mr. MacKay enjoys running, rugby, baseball, football and hockey. He is married to human rights activist Nazanin Afshin -Jam MacKay.
source: http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/minister-ministre/bio-eng.asp
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