Keith Bain

Caucus Chair
Critic Portfolios:
Tourism, Culture and Heritage
Labour and Workforce Development
Utility and Review Board
Emergency Measures Organization
Workers Compensation Act, Part I and II
Innovative Corporation Act
Committees:
Law Amendments
Private and Local Bills
Economic Development
Constituency Office:
1551 Old Route 5
Big Bras d'Or, NS B1X 1B5
Tel:(902) 674-0089
Fax:(902) 674-0191
E-mail: keithbainmla@ns.sympatico.ca
Date of Birth:
October 24, 1952
Residence:
Big Bras d'Or
Education:
High school graduate and Business courses at Xavier Jr. College
Political Career:
First elected member of the Victoria District School Board. Mr. Bain was elected to the House of Assembly in 2006 and re-elected in 2009.
Caucus elects Baillie as interim leader
Halifax – All eight Members of the Progressive Conservative Caucus unanimously elected Jamie Baillie as interim leader today during a caucus meeting held in Halifax.
Lighthouse repatriation may soon be reality
SYDNEY – Residents in Dingwall and Cape North are inching closer to bringing home a historical treasure they lost decades ago – St. Paul Island’s lighthouse.
Keep Treasure Trove Act in place - Tories
SYDNEY RIVER – The Progressive Conservative Caucus will be opposing any action from the NDP government to repeal the Treasure Trove Act.
Solution for CB Rail could come tomorrow
SYDNEY – A decision could come as soon as tomorrow on the future of rail in Cape Breton, and the Progressive Conservative Caucus is urging Cabinet to make the right choice and continue the Rail America subsidy.
Bain pulling out the lumber, throws out innovative tourism idea
Halifax – With the recent success of Prince Edward Island tourism in hosting the Regis and Kelly show, PC Tourism critic Keith Bain is wondering when Nova Scotia is going to come up with its own innovative way to bring much needed attention and tourism to the province.
Nova Scotians brace for HST hike
BIG BRAS D’OR – With more than $1 billion dollars added to the provincial debt in less than one year, and the HST poised to increase by two percentage points on July 1, Nova Scotia is headed in the wrong direction.
Today marks Miners’ Memorial Day
SYDNEY MINES – Communities across Nova Scotia are paying tribute to miners today in recognition of Miners’ Memorial Day.
Bain encouraged by Tourism Minister's commitment to finding solutions for Hector
HALIFAX – Progressive Conservative Tourism Critic Keith Bain says he is pleased Tourism, Culture and Heritage Minister Percy Paris has dedicated staff to "work with the stakeholders to help ensure the Ship Hector's sustainability," following late debate on its future in the Legislature last night.
Bain continues to fight for Hector funding
HALIFAX – Progressive Conservative Tourism Critic Keith Bain had some tough questions for Premier Darrell Dexter on the future of the Hector Heritage Quay last week. During question period, Bain pressured the Premier to announce whether or not his government will fund the popular tourist attraction.
Autistic children facing long waits
HALIFAX – The plight of autistic children in Nova Scotia was brought to the forefront in the Legislature on Wednesday by Victoria-The Lakes MLA Keith Bain.
Cape Breton rail at risk – CBRM MLAs
SYDNEY – Comments made yesterday by Economic Development Minister Percy Paris on the future of rail in Cape Breton are cause for concern, stated Cape Breton Regional Municipality Progressive Conservative MLAs.
Bain pleased with Emergency Services Providers funding
BIG BRAS D'OR - Seven fire departments in Victoria - The Lakes will benefit from the 2009/2010 funding made available through the Emergency Services Providers Fund.
Events Nova Scotia launched
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia now has a solid foundation for major event promotion and attraction thanks to investments made by the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia in Events Nova Scotia.
PC Caucus satisfied with renewed support for provincial libraries
HALIFAX – Members of the Progressive Conservative Caucus strongly opposed to library budget cuts say they are pleased the Department of Education has reversed a plan to reduce annual funding by $300,000.
Caucus returns with collaborative, long-term strategies for Nova Scotia
HALIFAX – Members of the Progressive Conservative Caucus returned from Ottawa last night after a series of meetings that have resulted in improved federal-provincial collaboration on issues essential to economic growth in Nova Scotia.





