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Brian Skabar (born February 25, 1952) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2009 provincial election. Skabar won the riding of Cumberland North for the New Democratic Party.[1] He obtained 40 per cent of the popular vote and was the first NDP candidate ever elected in the district.
Brian Skabar | |
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MLA for Cumberland North | |
In office June 9, 2009 – October 8, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Ernie Fage |
Succeeded by | Terry Farrell |
Personal details | |
Born | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | February 25, 1952
Political party | New Democrat |
Residence(s) | Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada |
A resident of Amherst since 1988, Skabar is a retired public servant. He spent the majority of his government career as a social worker and also in management positions with Health Canada and Indigenous & Northern Affairs Canada, formerly known as Indian & Northern Affairs Canada.[1]
On June 29, 2009, Skabar was appointed Ministerial Assistant to the Nova Scotia Office of Aboriginal Affairs,[2] and on March 15, 2013 he was appointed Ministerial Assistant of Intergovernmental Relations and Nova Scotia/New Brunswick Co-operation.[3]
In the 2013 election, Skabar finished third in Cumberland North, losing the seat to Liberal Terry Farrell.[4][5]
In the 2016 Amherst municipal election Skabar ran for mayor, however he lost to David Kogan.[6]
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