Fred Tilley

Fred Tilley is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election.[1] He represents the riding of Northside-Westmount as a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.

Fred Tilley
MLA
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
for Northside-Westmount
Assumed office
August 17, 2021
Preceded byMurray Ryan
Personal details
BornNovember 12th, 1968
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Jean Tilley
Residence(s)Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
OccupationMLA for Northside-Westmount

Prior to becoming an MLA, Mr. Tilley worked in the retail, construction, fishing, harvesting, and post-secondary education industries.[2] Mr. Tilley served as Principal of NSCC's Marconi Campus from 2013-2021 and Academic Chair from 2001-2013. Mr. Tilley attended St. Francis Xavier University and Mount St. Vincent University.[3]

Political career

Following the resignation of Liberal Party of Nova Scotia leader Iain Rankin, Tilley publically expressed his interest in launching a bid for the leader. However on February 18, 2021, Tilley announced his intent to support Angela Simmonds for leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party[4]

Tilley is a member of the Community Services Committee.[5]

Bills introduced
Assembly Act Title Date
Assembly 64, Session 1 Consumer Protection Office Act[6] October 25, 2021

Electoral Record
2021 Nova Scotia general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalFred Tilley4,03046.86+25.49
Progressive ConservativeMurray Ryan3,14036.51+7.55
New DemocraticJennifer Morrison1,43016.63-0.36
Total valid votes 8,60099.20
Total rejected ballots 690.80
Turnout 8,66953.34
Eligible voters 16,251
Liberal gain from Progressive Conservative Swing +8.97
Source: Elections Nova Scotia[7]

References
  1. "Nova Scotia election riding results: Northside Westmount". Global News, August 17, 2021.
  2. "Nova Scotia Legislature-MLA Profile". Nova Scotia Legislature. Nova Scotia House of Assembly. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  3. https://ca.linkedin.com/in/fred-tilley-284a65a
  4. "https://twitter.com/michaeltgorman/status/1494724280105508872". Twitter. Retrieved 2022-02-19. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  5. david (2021-08-19). "Fred Tilley". Nova Scotia Legislature. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
  6. "Bills From Current Session". Nova Scotia Legislature. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
  7. "Provincial General Election 2021-08-17- Official Results". Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved October 7, 2021.


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