Wes McLean

Wes McLean is a former Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the 2010 provincial election. He represented the electoral district of Victoria-Tobique as a member of the Progressive Conservatives[2] until the 2014 provincial election, when he did not run for re-election.[3]

Wes McLean
MLA for Victoria-Tobique
In office
October 12, 2010 – 2014
Preceded byLarry Kennedy
Succeeded byriding dissolved
Personal details
Born1981/1982 (age 38–39)[1]
Political partyProgressive Conservative

Before becoming an MLA, he worked as political staffer in New Brunswick and Ottawa, including the offices of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Senate Leader Marjory LeBreton.

During his term, he served as deputy house leader of the Progressive Conservative caucus, and parliamentary secretary to the premier. He was stripped of his responsibilities following an impaired driving charge, to which he pleaded guilty, in May 2013.[1]

References
  1. "Voters react to MLA Wes McLean's impaired driving charge". CBC News. 12 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  2. New Brunswick Votes 2010: Victoria-Tobique. cbc.ca, September 27, 2010.
  3. "Tory MLA Wes McLean won't seek re-election this fall". CBC News. 5 May 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.


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