Fred Tilley (born November 12, 1968) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the

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in the

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. He represents the riding of

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as a member of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives, having been elected as a member of the

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. Prior to becoming an MLA, Tilley worked in the retail, construction, fishing, harvesting, and post-secondary education industries. Tilley served as Principal of NSCC's Marconi Campus from 2013 to 2021 and Academic Chair from 2001 to 2013.

Education

Tilley attended St. Francis Xavier University and Mount Saint Vincent University.

Political career

Following the resignation of

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leader

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, Tilley publicly expressed his interest in launching a bid for the leader. However, on February 18, 2021, Tilley announced his intent to support

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. Tilley is a member of the Community Services Committee. On October 22, 2024, Tilley crossed the floor to the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives. Tilley was re-elected in the 2024 election. On December 12, 2024, Tilley was appointed to the

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as Minister of Public Works.

Bills introduced

Electoral record

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Tilley, Fred Living people Nova Scotia Liberal Party MLAs People from the Cape Breton Regional Municipality Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia MLAs 1968 births 21st-century members of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly Members of the Executive Council of Nova Scotia