Joe McGuire
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The Honourable Joseph McGuire
Joseph Blair "Joe" McGuire, PC , MP (born June 20, 1944) is a Canadian politician. He is a Member of Parliament representing the Liberals in the House of Commons for the riding of Egmont in Prince Edward Island. He was first elected in 1988, and re-elected in 1993, 1997, 2000, 2004, and the recent 2006 election. From 2003 to 2006 he was Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Paul Martin.
Before entering public life, Mr. McGuire worked as a teacher in Prince Edward Island and a vice-principal at an elementary school in Ontario. He was also a community development worker having been employed with the PEI Rural Development Council and the Community Employment Strategy. He later worked for then Egmont Member of Parliament George Henderson, as well as then Premier of Prince Edward Island, the late Joe Ghiz.
On March 7, 2007, McGuire announced he will not run in the next federal election, choosing to retire from politics.
Mr. McGuire studied at Prince of Wales College for Teacher's Training and obtained a Bachelor of Arts at St. Dunstan's University. He and his wife, Mary, have two children, Moira and Matthew.
[edit] External links
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Website
- Political Biography from the Library of Parliament
- CBC News: Joe McGuire to retire
| 27th Ministry - Government of Paul Martin | ||
| Cabinet Post | ||
|---|---|---|
| Predecessor | Office | Successor |
| Allan Rock | Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (2003–2006) |
Peter MacKay |
| Preceded by George Henderson, Liberal |
Member of Parliament from Egmont 1988 – present |
Incumbent |
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Prince Edward Island Caucus serving in the 39th Canadian Parliament. |
| Senators | Catherine Callbeck (Lib), Percy Downe (Lib), Elizabeth Hubley (Lib) |
| Members of Parliament | Wayne Easter (Lib), Lawrence MacAulay (Lib), Joe McGuire (Lib), Shawn Murphy (Lib) |
