John A. MacDonald was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as the MLA for Hants-East in 2021 and was re-elected in 2024.

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Prior to his election, John served on municipal council for nine years and owned a small business in the IT sector for over 20 years. He brings deep knowledge of the communities of Hants-East and the issues affecting residents, including access to healthcare and education.

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John is a proud resident of Lantz, where he lives with his wife, Chantelle, and their daughter, Teresa.

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Since his election, John’s strong representation of Hants-East has earned him several roles as an MLA and as a member of the PC Caucus. These roles include:

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• August 2021: Elected as MLA for Hants-East. Appointed as a member of the Public Accounts Committee, Human Resources Committee, Chair of the Health Committee, and member of the Private and Local Bills Committee.

• September 2022: Added role as Government Whip.

• November 26, 2024: Re-elected as MLA for Hants-East.

• December 10, 2024: Sworn in for a second term.

• December 13, 2024: Became Caucus Chair for the PC Caucus, reappointed Chair of the Health Committee, and appointed a member of the Treasury and Policy Board.

• December 19, 2024: Appointed Ministerial Assistant for Growth and Development.