Tom McKeough

Thomas James McKeough
MLA for Cape Breton North
In office
1960–1978
Preceded by John Michael Macdonald
Succeeded by Len J. Arsenault
Personal details
Born October 12, 1922[1]
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Died January 2, 1990(1990-01-02) (aged 67)
Political party Progressive Conservative
Spouse(s) Marie-Paule Mantha

Thomas James McKeough (October 12, 1922 – January 2, 1990)[2] was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Cape Breton North in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1960 to 1978.[3] He was a member of the Progressive Conservatives. McKeough served in the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Municipal Affairs, Minister of Labour, Minister of Trade and Industry, and Minister of Finance.[2] He played a major role in reshaping EMS in Nova Scotia.[4] Following his retirement from politics, McKeough chaired a Provincial Task Force on Occupation Health and Safety in the workplace.[2][5]

References

  1. ↑ "RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project: The Murphy Family from Bayfield, Nova Scotia". Wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "Appreciations - Dr. Thomas J. McKeough" (PDF). Nova Scotia Medical Journal. April 1990. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "Nova Scotia Provincial Elections 1867-2011" (PDF). Electionsnovascotia.ca. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  4. ↑ "Ambulance Operating Service in Nova Scotia" (PDF). Paramedicsociety.com. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  5. ↑ "Committee forms to study job health and safety in Nova Scotia". Ocala Star-Banner. News.google.com. October 12, 1983. Retrieved 31 October 2014.


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