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The Honourable Mark Parent

Mark Parent Minister of Agriculture
Minister of Labour and Workforce Development
Minister responsible for Part II of the Gaming Control Act
Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Act (except Part II)
Minister responsible for the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act
MLA for Kings North


Birth

Aug. 25, 1954. Port Williams

Education

Bachelor of arts, York University; master's degree of divinity, Acadia Divinity College; doctor of philosophy, McGill University

Employment History

Served in Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia churches; returned to native Kings County in 1994 to become pastor of the Pereaux United Baptist Church. Taught at Mount Allison and Mount Saint Vincent University. Written two books, four academic journal articles and numerous columns for periodicals and daily newspapers.

Political Career

First elected to the House of Assembly in July 1999; re-elected in August 2003 and June 2006. Mark has been:
Minister of Environment.
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.


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