Maynard MacAskill | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Victoria | |
| In office 1974–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Fisher Hudson |
| Succeeded by | Peter John Nicholson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 17,1938 Breton Cove,Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | health care administrator |
Maynard Clayton MacAskill (born November 17,1938) is a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Victoria in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1974 to 1978. He is a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. [1]
MacAskill was born in Breton Cove,Nova Scotia. He attended Acadia University,Dalhousie University,and the University of Alberta,earning B.Sc.,M.D.,and M.H.S.A. (Master of Health Services Administration) degrees. He was a health care administrator. [2]
MacAskill entered provincial politics in the 1974 election, [3] defeating incumbent Fisher Husdon in the Victoria riding. He served in the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Consumer Affairs,Minister of Education,and Minister of Health. [2] MacAskill retired from politics prior to the 1978 election. [4]