David A. Wilson

Elected in August 2003, Dave has lived in Sackville for 33 years. Prior to being elected he had worked in the community as a paramedic for 8 yrs.

MLA for Sackville-Cobequid for almost 5 yrs. His Critic area is Health.

Dave sits on several committees in the House of Assembly

• Public Accounts
• Veteran Affairs

In addition to the valuable contribution he made as a front-line health care worker, Dave also contributes to the community through his volunteer work with local organizations. His local involvement includes:

• Volunteered as a firefighter with the Sackville Fire Department and with HRM Fire and Emergency Services
• Has held several key executive positions with the Sackville Volunteer (vice-chairman) Firefighters
• Educates local elementary students and local Boy Scout / Girl Guide groups on the emergency health system
• Volunteer for the Remembrance Day Poppy Campaigns
• Volunteer for the camp day at local Tim Hortons.
• Volunteer for the Nova Scotia Firefighters Burn Treatment Society
• A supporter of charities such as the Cobequid Community Health Centre, Beacon House, IWK Children’s Hospital, Heart and Stroke Foundation and Big Brothers and Sisters
• An associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Calais Branch 162, Lower Sackville.

Dave was educated at

• Sackville High School
• St. Mary’s University
• Received Diploma in Paramedicine at School of Allied Health – School of Emergency Health Services at the Victoria General Hospital , Halifax

Dave and his wife Penney have two young children a son, Jacob and daughter Taylor.

Business Address:
New Democratic Party Caucus Office
Centennial Building, Suite 1001
1660 Hollis Street
PO Box 1617
Halifax, NS B3J 2Y3

Phone: (902) 424-4134
Fax: (902) 424-0504

Constituency Office:
51 Cobequid Road, Suite 105
Lower Sackville, NS B4C 2N1

Phone: (902) 864-0396
Fax: (902) 864-8409