Judy Streatch
| Judy Streatch | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Chester-St. Margaret's | |
| In office 2005–2009 | |
| Preceded by | John Chataway |
| Succeeded by | Denise Peterson-Rafuse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1966 |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Judy Streatch (born October 6, 1966) is a Canadian politician, who was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Chester-St. Margaret's in Nova Scotia from 2005 to 2009.[1]
Streatch was first elected in a by-election held on June 21, 2005 for the seat vacated by the late John Chataway upon his death.[2] She was subsequently re-elected in the June 2006 provincial election. Prior to being elected, she was a school teacher. [1]
She served as co-chair of the 2006 Leadership Convention. Upon the election of Rodney MacDonald as Premier of Nova Scotia, Streatch was elevated to the position of Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage.[3] From 2006 to early 2009, she was the Minister of Community Services.[1] On January 7, 2009, she was named the Minister of Education, as well as Minister of Communications Nova Scotia.
She is the daughter of long-time MLA and former cabinet minister Ken Streatch. Her brother serves as a councillor with the Halifax Regional Municipality. Her husband is South Shore—St. Margaret's Member of Parliament Gerald Keddy.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Honourable Judy Streatch". Cabinet of the Province of Nova Scotia.
- ↑ "Another Tory takes Chester-St. Margarets". CBC News. June 22, 2005. Retrieved 2014-10-04.
- ↑ "MacDonald mixes cabinet with old and new". CBC News. February 23, 2006. Retrieved 2014-10-04.