Brian Joseph Wong[2] (born February 23, 1963) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election.[3] He represents the riding of Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank as a member of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia. He was the first Nova Scotian of Chinese descent elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.[4]
Brian Wong | |
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| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank | |
| Assumed office August 17, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Horne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brian Joseph Wong February 23, 1963[1] Digby, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
He previously ran in the same district in the 2013 Nova Scotia general election, losing to Bill Horne.[5]
On August 31, 2021, Wong was made Minister of Advanced Education.[6]
References
edit- ^ Biographical Directory of MLAs from 1984 to the Present Nova Scotia Legislature
- ^ "District 50: Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank". CBC News. April 23, 2013.
- ^ "Nova Scotia electing riding results: Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank". Global News, August 17, 2021.
- ^ "Pioneering rookie MLAs share passion for community, humble roots". CBC News. October 21, 2021.
- ^ Pat Healey, "Refreshed Wong eyes PC nod for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank". The Laker, June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Wong named Minister of Advanced Education in Premier Houston's cabinet". August 31, 2021.
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