Brendan Maguire
Canadian politician
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| Intro | Canadian politician | |
| Places | Canada | |
| is | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
| Gender |
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| Birth | 29 August 1975 | |
| Age | 49 years | |
| Star sign | Virgo |
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Biography
Brendan Oliver Maguire (born August 29, 1975) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2013 provincial election. A member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, he represents the electoral district of Halifax Atlantic.
Early life
Born in Weymouth, England, Maguire immigrated to Canada at four years old and became a Canadian citizen when he was 16. He grew up in foster care in the Halifax area.
Political career
Maguire serves on the Public Accounts Board, the Law Amendments Board and is Vice Chair of the Community Services Board. In 2014 and 2015, Maguire was named the Best Member of the Provincial Legislature by The Coast magazine. Maguire was also named the 2015 Ambassador of the year by Family SOS.
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Brendan Maguire | 3,244 | 42.54 | ||
| New Democratic Party | Tanis Crosby | 2,564 | 33.63 | ||
| Progressive Conservative | Ryan Brennan | 1,817 | 23.83 | ||