Malcolm MacLeod (politician)
Malcolm Noble "Mac" MacLeod (born 8 February 1928) was a Canadian politician. Born in Moncton,[1] he served as a longtime member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick representing the electoral district of Albert from 1970 to his defeat in 1987 when his Progressive Conservatives lost every seat in the legislature.
He was the second longest serving Minister of Agriculture in New Brunswick, serving as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development from 1974[2] to 1985. He served as Minister of Natural Resources and Energy from 1985 until the defeat of his government in 1987. Following the election he served as interim leader of the PC Party until the election of Barbara Baird in 1989.[3]
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| Preceded by Richard Hatfield |
Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick 1987–1989 (interim) |
Succeeded by Barbara Baird |
| Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Brenda Robertson |
MLA for Albert 1970–1987 |
Succeeded by Harold A. Terris |
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