Jim Morton (politician)

James Ernest Morton is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2009 provincial election.[1] He represented the electoral district of Kings North as a member of the New Democratic Party[2] until his defeat in the 2013 election.[3]

Jim Morton
MLA for Kings North
In office
June 9, 2009  October 8, 2013
Preceded byMark Parent
Succeeded byJohn Lohr
Personal details
BornAugust 31, 1951
Kentville, Nova Scotia
Political partyNew Democrat
Occupationsocial worker

Born in Kentville, Nova Scotia in 1951, Morton grew up on a family farm in Somerset. He was educated at Acadia University and Dalhousie University, becoming a social worker. At the time of his election to the legislature, he was the manager of the addiction services program at Annapolis Valley Health in Kentville.[4] In March 2016, Morton was named chief of staff for NDP leader Gary Burrill.[5]

References

  1. "Nova Scotia Votes 2013 - District 33: Kings North". CBC News.
  2. "Province doubles down on buying local". The Chronicle Herald. April 20, 2013. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
  3. "Fate of cabinet ministers big Valley surprise". The Chronicle Herald. October 8, 2013. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
  4. "Help for prescription drug abusers too slow — group". The Chronicle Herald. October 5, 2011. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
  5. "Former Kings North MLA named as chief of staff for NDP leader". Kings County News. March 9, 2016. Retrieved 2017-04-28.


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