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References
- City of Saint John:Mayor McFarlane's Biography (accessed February 6,2007)
- Archive of McFarlane's bio as a member of the legislature
- ↑ "CBC: Mayor defends tax deal with Irving". 16 March 2005. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ↑ "CBC: Irving made millions off deal to slash taxes on LNG property". 12 June 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
