Chris d'Entremont
Caucus Whip
Critic Portfolios:
Health
Health Promotion and Protection
Community Services
Acadian Affairs
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Disabled Persons' Commission
Committees:
Economic Development
Human Resources
Community Services
Constituency Office:
PO Box 94
Tusket, NS B0W 3M0
Tel:(902) 648-2020
Fax:(902) 648-2001
E-mail: info@chrisdentremont.com
Website: www.chrisdentremont.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ChrisMLA
Date of Birth:
October 31, 1969
Residence:
Belleville
Education:
Saint Mary's University; Loyalist College
Employment:
Mr. d'Entremont worked as an announcer at CJLS Radio. Later, he was employed by TriStar Industries, as an electronics salesperson and then for Camille d'Eon Boatbuilders. He was also a development officer for the South West Shore Development Authority.
Political Career:
Mr. d'Entremont was first elected as the MLA for Argyle in 2003 and appointed Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. He was re-elected in 2006 and 2009. He served as Minister of Health and as Minister of Community Services, Minister of Acadian Affairs and Minister responsible for the Youth Secretariat.
Tories implore NDP to fund MS treatment
SYDNEY RIVER – The Progressive Conservative Caucus is calling upon Health Minister Maureen MacDonald to follow the Province of Saskatchewan's lead, and fund trials of the Liberation Treatment for Nova Scotians suffering from Multiple Sclerosis.
Statement on the passing of Yvette Aucoin
TUSKET - Below is a statement from Argyle MLA Chris d’Entremont on the death of Cheticamp native, Yvette Aucoin.
Local groups receive marketing funds
TUSKET – Five local organizations are receiving nearly $4,000 in funding through the 2010-2011 Festivals and Events Marketing Program.
Two more doc losses for South West region
TUSKET – Two more physicians are set to leave Yarmouth, prompting the South West Health authority to launch a campaign to attract new doctors to the region.
d’Entremont kicks off HeartLand Tour Saturday
HALIFAX – Argyle Progressive Conservative MLA Chris d’Entremont will be part of the core team of cyclists riding in the fourth annual Heartland Tour, kicking off Saturday in Halifax at the Halifax Common.
ACOA study proves one thing: Dexter had it wrong
Halifax – Argyle MLA Chris d’Entremont is pleased to see the results of an ACOA-commissioned transportation study released yesterday.
Three new homes benefit community
HALIFAX – Chris d’Entremont is applauding the decision to open three new homes at Riverview, something kick started in 2007.
Nova Scotians brace for HST hike
TUSKET – 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.
Minister needs to step up for Southwest Nova
TUSKET – The economic situation in Southwestern Nova Scotia is not going to change on its own, but the Economic Development Minister continues to react nonchalantly and passively.
Southwestern NS hit again by NDP
TUSKET – While the Minister of Economic Development continues to bury his head in the sand, southwestern Nova Scotia continues to suffer at the hands of the NDP government.
Local youth biking 300km for IWK
TUSKET – On Thursday morning, a group of local young people will set out to raise awareness and funds for the IWK Health Centre by biking from Yarmouth to Halifax, in an event organized by youth, for youth.
$4,500 in JEPP funding for Argyle
TUSKET – The Municipality of Argyle is set to receive nearly $4,500 in emergency preparedness funding.
NDP bungle could cost Dal med school accreditation
HALIFAX – An error in paperwork has cost the doctor training program at Dalhousie University’s medical school $2.5-million in funding, and could end up costing the school its accreditation.
Lack of family doctors a concern
TUSKET – Lack of access to a family doctor is a growing concern for Yarmouth residents, who are spending up to 10 hours in emergency rooms to receive 15 minute consultations.
d’Entremont welcomes affordable housing partnership
HALIFAX – Argyle MLA Chris d’Entremont says he is pleased with today's announcement concerning a $14 million federal-provincial investment in affordable housing upgrades in Halifax. It was an initiative he supported as the former Minister of Community Services.
