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- ↑ Geomatics Association of Nova Scotia Past Presidents
- ↑ "Nova Scotia election: Liberal Hugh MacKay defeats NDP Denise Peterson-Rafuse in Chester-St. Margaret’s". Global News, May 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Liberal MLA fined $2,000 after pleading guilty to drunk driving". CBC News. November 8, 2019.