Jim Morton (politician)
| Jim Morton | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Kings North | |
| In office June 9, 2009 – October 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Parent |
| Succeeded by | John Lohr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1951 Kentville, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Occupation | social worker |
James Ernest "Jim" 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]
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]
References
- ↑ "Nova Scotia Votes 2013 - District 33: Kings North". CBC News.
- ↑ "Province doubles down on buying local". The Chronicle Herald. April 20, 2013. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
- ↑ "Fate of cabinet ministers big Valley surprise". The Chronicle Herald. October 8, 2013. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
- ↑ "Help for prescription drug abusers too slow — group". The Chronicle Herald. October 5, 2011. Retrieved 2014-10-15.