Birth

June 4, 1943 in London, England.

Education

Graduate of Nova Scotia Teachers College; Bachelor of Arts, St. Francis Xavier University.

Employment History

High school teacher in Calgary, Guysborough and Antigonish. Woodlot owner, Christmas tree farmer, and blueberry grower.

Political Career

First elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1969, at the age of 25; re-elected in 1970. Returned to Nova Scotia legislature with election in July 1999; re-elected in August 2003 and in June 2006. Cabinet duties have included Minister of: Health; Education; Housing and Municipal Affairs. He has been Minister responsible for the administration of the Youth Secretariat Act and chair of the Seniors' Secretariat. He is a past president of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Association.

Community Involvement

Past chairman of the Strait of Canso Industrial Development Authority, volunteer with Antigonish Minor Hockey Association, Nova Scotia Minor Hockey Association, Canadian Association for Community Living and St. Ninian's Roman Catholic Church.

Family

Married to Mary Ann MacIsaac; two children.