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| Affiliation | Progressive Conservative |
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2009-01-01 |
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| Name | Mark Parent |
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Pereaux, Nova Scotia , Canada |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
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August 25, 1954
(70 years)
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| Info | Education:
Bachelor of Arts, York University; Master of Divinity, Acadia Divinity College; Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University.
Employment:
Served in Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia churches providing leadership at both national and international levels for numerous Baptist organizations; returned to native Kings County in 1994 to become pastor of the Pereaux United Baptist Church. Dr. Parent taught at Queens, Mount Allison and Mount Saint Vincent Universities. He has written two books, several academic journal articles and numerous columns for periodicals and daily newspapers.
Political Career:
First elected to the House of Assembly in July 1999 and re-elected in 2003 and 2006. He has served as Minister of Environment. He currently serves as Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Labour and Workforce Development, Minister responsible for the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act, Minister responsible for Part II of the Gaming Control Act and Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Act (except Part II). Mark has also served as the vice-chair of the standing committee on community services, and as a member of the economic development and public accounts committees.
Community Involvement:
Rotary Club of Kentville and the Canning and Area Lions Club.
Family:
Married to Margie Jenkins and has three grown children, and two step-children all of whom are residing and either pursuing post secondary studies or working in Nova Scotia.
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