Joel Matheson

Joel Rand Matheson (born February 18, 1930^[1]) is a former lawyer, business owner and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Halifax Bedford Basin in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1993 as a Progressive Conservative.

Joel R. Matheson
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia
In office 1978–1993
Preceded by	riding created
Succeeded by	Gerry Fogarty
Constituency	Halifax Bedford Basin
Personal details
Born	(1930-02-18) February 18, 1930 (age 94) Halifax, Nova Scotia
Political party	Progressive Conservative
Spouse	Ruth MacRobert
Residence	Bedford, Nova Scotia
Occupation	Lawyer

Early life and education

He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the son of Rand Matheson, and was educated in Moncton, New Brunswick, at St. Francis Xavier University and finally graduating with an LL.B. from Dalhousie University in 1954.

Political career

Matheson served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Finance, Minister of Mines and Energy,^[1] Minister of Health and Attorney General.^[2] He was defeated by Gerry Fogarty when he ran for reelection in 1993.^[3][4] Also in 1993, Matheson ran unsuccessfully in the federal riding of Halifax West as a Progressive Conservative, losing to Geoff Regan.^[5][6]

In 2009, he was named chairman of the board of directors for Canasur Gold.^[7]

v t e 1993 Canadian federal election: Halifax West
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Liberal	Geoff Regan	26 904	45.62	+7.01
	Progressive Conservative	Joel Matheson	14 005	23.75	-21.00
	Reform	Jim Donohue	11,439	19.40
	New Democratic	Sheila Richardson	4,952	8.40	-7.85
	National	Kirby Judge	1,201	2.04
	Natural Law	Bernard Gormley	475	0.81
Total valid votes			58,976	100.00
	Liberal gain from Progressive Conservative		Swing		+14.01

Personal life

In 1953, he married Ruth MacRobert.

References

1. Normandin, P G (1987). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1987.
2. "Hansard". December 4, 1996. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
3. "Liberal sweep claims cabinet ministers". The Chronicle Herald. May 26, 1993. Archived from the original on August 30, 2000. Retrieved 2014-09-29.
4. "Halifax Clayton Park". Nova Scotia Votes 2006. CBC. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
5. "Atlantic region hands Liberals near-clean sweep". The Chronicle Herald. October 26, 1993. Archived from the original on November 21, 2001. Retrieved 2014-09-29.
6. "Halifax West, Nova Scotia (1976 - )". History of Federal Ridings since 1867. Library of Parliament. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
7. "Joel Matheson QC Joins Canasur Gold Board As Chairman". Canasur Gold. Archived from the original on 2011-09-14. Retrieved 2011-12-30.