Martin Shields (born April 28, 1948) is a

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politician, who was elected to represent the riding of

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in the House of Commons of Canada in the

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. Prior to his election, he served as the mayor of

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since 2007. He was born in 1948http://lethbridgeliving.com/previous-articles/item/meet-your-federal-candidates in Lethbridge,

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. Prior to his career in politics, Shields served as a teacher and school administrator for 30 years. He was also a part-time university instructor for 20 years.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Shields, Martin Living people Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Alberta Conservative Party of Canada MPs Mayors of places in Alberta People from Brooks, Alberta 1948 births Alberta municipal councillors Canadian educators 21st-century Canadian politicians