Scott Brison was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia on May 10th, 1967. In 1989, he graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in finance. While completing his studies, Mr. Brison financed his education and developed his entrepreneurial skills by building two small businesses.

Mr. Brison has had extensive private sector experience ranging from business start-ups and U.S. market development to serving as Vice-President of a Canadian investment bank.

Mr. Brison was first elected to the House of Commons in the June 1997 general election and elected again in November 2000 and June 2004. In December 2003, Mr. Brison was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Canada-U.S. Relations. Mr. Brison is also a member of the Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group.

Mr. Brison was sworn in as Minister of Public Works and Government Services, and Receiver General of Canada, on July 20th, 2004. He was also appointed to three cabinet committees including Treasury Board, Domestic Affairs and Expenditure Review. Mr. Brison is currently the youngest member of Prime Minister Paul Martin's cabinet.

In his spare time Mr. Brison is a competitive runner and has successfully completed three New York City marathons. He enjoys economics, foreign policy and sea kayaking. He resides in Cheverie, Nova Scotia with his two dogs, Maggie and Scandal.