Dave Wilson (Nova Scotia politician)
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The Honourable David A. Wilson MLA |
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| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Sackville-Cobequid |
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Assumed office August 5, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | John Holm |
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| Born | Alma, Quebec |
| Political party | New Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Penny Wilson |
| Children | two children |
| Residence | Sackville, Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | Paramedic |
David A. Wilson is a Canadian politician and member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly, representing the riding of Sackville-Cobequid for the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party. He was first elected in the 2003 election when veteran MLA John Holm did not re-offer. Wilson was re-elected in the 2006, 2009, and 2013 elections.
Prior to his election, Wilson was a paramedic in the community of Sackville for almost eight years. He was educated at Sackville High School and Saint Mary's University. He also received his Diploma as an Emergency Medical Technician at the School of Allied Health - School of Emergency Health Services at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax.
He volunteered as a firefighter with HRM Fire and Emergency Services and the Sackville Fire Department, where he has held several key executive positions including vice-chairman of the department.
From 2005 to 2008, while in opposition, Wilson performed the critic roles for Heritage and Culture, Tourism, Heritage Act, and Housing and Communications until August 2005, when he was named the critic for Health.
Wilson introduced several bills while in opposition, including amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act which would require drivers on highways without a median barrier to slow to 50 km/hr when passing a motor vehicle accident where authorities are present, the Health Protection Act which would require the Minister of Health to develop a pre-surgery care program for each district health authorities, and the Volunteer Services Act which suggested that ‘good Samaritans rendering service or assistance under this Act are not responsible for the payment of fees associated with rendering that service or assistance.’ Each of these bills was blocked by the Conservative government at the time and did not escalate past the 1st reading.
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