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John A. MacDonaldMinister of Municipal Affairs
Clarion tracks John A. MacDonald's public record in Nova Scotia — the bills they sponsor, their recent interventions in the chamber, and the meetings registered with them, each cited to the official source and refreshed each morning.
- Party
- Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia
- Riding
- Hants East
- Jurisdiction
- Nova Scotia
- Contact
- mlahantseast@gmail.com
Role as last recorded — rosters change between elections and cabinet shuffles; verify currency against the official source.
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Recent interventions
A teaser slice of each chamber intervention — read the full text on the official record.
Bill No. 193 - Powering the Economy Act.
I'm pleased to rise today to speak on Bill No. 212, An Act Respecting Administrative Measures for Housing. This is an important piece of legislation, one that reflects both the challenges and the opportunities facing co…
2026-04-08House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
ANNUAL EVENT - RECOG.
I rise today to acknowledge the Trevor Ettinger and Jeff Smith Memorial Hockey Tournament held at the East Hants Sportsplex. This annual event brings together players, families, and volunteers, not only for competition b…
2026-04-08House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
BURNS, DAWSON: LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR - RECOG.
Speaker, I rise today to recognize a remarkable young entrepreneur from East Hants who is proving that community spirit has no age limit. Nine-year-old Dawson Burns of Lantz is a student at Maple Ridge Elementary by day…
2026-04-01House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
EAST HANTS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: 15TH ANNIV. - RECOG.
Speaker, I rise today to recognize a very special milestone in our community. On June 15th, the East Hants Family Resource Centre will celebrate 15 years of supporting children, parents, and caregivers across our region.…
2026-03-31House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
GILBY, GAGE: RACE CAR DRIVER - RECOG.
Speaker, I rise today to recognize a talented young race car driver from East Hants who continues to make our community proud. Gage Gilby recently travelled south of the border to compete in the Alabama 200 at Montgomery…
2026-03-27House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
DNR: LANDOWNER TAXATION CONCERNS - REVERSE
Speaker, I move that you now do leave the Chair and that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on Bills.
2026-03-24House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
ROBSON, MAGGIE: LOCAL ATHLETE - RECOG.
Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding young athlete in the Shubenacadie area who is making our community proud. Maggie Robson has officially signed on with the Dalhousie Tigers women's basketball program for…
2026-03-23House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
DMA: CBRM SPENDING FREEZE - ADDRESS
Speaker, these decisions were not taken lightly. When we were asked to look at the department, we looked at which programs we would be able to decrease and still be able to support the municipalities. This government ha…
2026-03-13House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
FRASER, JEFF: LEADERSHIP IN ATHLETICISM - RECOG.
I rise today to recognize an outstanding leader in sport, and to recognize Jeff Fraser on his appointment as Head Coach of the 2029 Men's Canada Games program with Softball Nova Scotia. Jeff brings a wealth of experienc…
2026-03-12House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
Bill No. 198 - Financial Measures (2026) Act.
I apologize, Speaker. On a point of order, nothing that the member is talking about has anything to do with the motion. I understand she's a lawyer. She understands stuff. I would be more worried about hearing about the…
2026-03-10House of AssemblyOfficial record ↗
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