Birth

October 6, 1966

Education

Arts degree in French and English from Saint Mary’s University, teaching certificate from Nova Scotia Teachers College in Truro, a diploma in French from L’Université du Québec à Trois Riviéres.

Employment History

Worked as an educator for more than 15 years. She was a high school French immersion teacher at Forest Heights Community School, and was previously employed with the Halifax Regional School Board.

Political Career

First elected to the Legislative Assembly in a by-election on June 21, 2005 and re-elected in June 2006. cabinet duties have included:

• Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage;
• Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation;
• Minister responsible for the Liquor Control Act;
• Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women; and
• Minister responsible for the Heritage Property Act.

Community Involvement

Actively involved in 4H and sports as a volunteer; lifelong member of St. Andrew’s United Church in Elderbank.

Family

Judy has four children and lives with her partner, Gerald Keddy, and his two sons in New Ross.