Tim Halman

Timothy Halman is a Canadian politician. He was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2017 provincial election. A member of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia, he represents the electoral district of Dartmouth East.[1] Halman is the PC critic for Education and Early Childhood Development.[2]

Tim Halman

MLA
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
for Dartmouth East
Assumed office
May 30, 2017
Preceded byAndrew Younger
Personal details
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Spouse(s)Ginette Thibault-Halman (?-March 5, 2017)
OccupationTeacher

Career

Born in Montreal, Quebec, Halman spent most of his youth in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. He later moved back to Quebec with his family as his father worked in the film industry. He studied at Concordia University before settling in Dartmouth where he pursued his Bachelor's and a master's degree in Education at Mount Saint Vincent University.

Prior to his election to the House of Assembly, Halman was a teacher for Prince Andrew High School.

With the support of his late wife, Ginette Thibault-Halman, he decided to leave the classroom to run as a candidate for the 2017 Nova Scotia Provincial Election.

Halman currently lives in Dartmouth with his partner, Christine, and their four kids.

Bills introduced
AssemblyAct TitleDate
Assembly 62, Session 2School Supplies Tax Credit ActOctober 6, 2017
Assembly 62, Session 2Pre-primary Education Act (amended)March 19, 2018
Assembly 62, Session 1Education Act (amended)March 26, 2018

Electoral record
2017 Nova Scotia general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeTim Halman314541.527.87
LiberalEdgar Burns286937.9-25.95
New DemocraticBill McEwen92812.2-10.32
GreenMatthew Richey6378.4+8.4
Total valid votes 7579100.0  

References
  1. "Who won in your riding? See the list of elected MLAs". CBC News, May 30, 2017.
  2. "Baillie names Official Opposition critic responsibilities - PC Party NS". PC Party NS. 2017-06-19. Retrieved 2018-04-15.


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