Brendan Maguire
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 to parents from Northern Ireland, Maguire and his family emigrated to Canada at four years old. He and his four siblings were abandoned by their parents at the Halifax Shopping Centre shortly thereafter. As a result, he grew up in foster care in the Halifax area and became a Canadian  citizen when he was 16. Maguire attended and graduated college with a diploma in computer studies. He worked in telecommunications and later became a sales representative and technician at the Halifax Water Commission. Brendan Maguire attended and graduated college specializing in Computer Programming and Web Design. In 2020 Maguire was named Minster of Municipal Affiars for the province of Nova Scotia. His political appointments also include, party whip, deputy speaker and he is currently the deputy house leader and critic for Community Services and homelessness. Maguire sits on the Public Accounts Committee. Political career. Maguire serves on the Public Accounts  Committee, the Law Amendments Committee and is Vice Chair of the Community Services Committee. In 2014, 2015, and 2016, 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. On February 23, 2021, Maguire was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Municipal Affairs. Maguire was re-elected in the 2021 election, however the Rankin Liberals lost government becoming the Official Opposition. Personal life. Maguire is married with three children. They currently live in Herring Cove, Nova Scotia. Electoral  record.