Rob McKee

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Robert McKee KC MLA (born November 20, 1985) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the 2018 election.[1] He represents the electoral district of Moncton Centre as a member of the Liberal Party. He was re-elected in the 2020 and 2024 provincial elections. He was the leader of the opposition in New Brunswick from September 2022 to May 2023.

Quick Facts Attorney General of New Brunswick, Premier ...
Rob McKee
Attorney General of New Brunswick
Assumed office
November 2, 2024
PremierSusan Holt
Preceded byTed Flemming
Minister of Justice
Assumed office
November 2, 2024
PremierSusan Holt
Preceded byTed Flemming
Leader of the Opposition of New Brunswick
In office
September 21, 2022  May 9, 2023
Preceded byRoger Melanson
Succeeded bySusan Holt
Member of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly
for Moncton Centre
Assumed office
September 24, 2018
Preceded byChris Collins
Personal details
Born (1985-11-20) November 20, 1985 (age 39)
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Political partyLiberal
SpouseTara McKee
Children2
Alma materUniversité de Moncton
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer
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Education

Fluently bilingual in English and French, his education includes a Bachelor of Laws from Université de Moncton, a Bachelor of Applied Management in Accounting from the University of New Brunswick in Saint John, a Diploma in Accounting from the New Brunswick Community College and a high school diploma from the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Wilcox, Saskatchewan.

Political career

Prior to his election in the legislature, he served as a city councillor for Moncton City Council, elected in 2016.

McKee became Leader of the Official Opposition in the New Brunswick legislature after the election of Susan Holt as New Brunswick Liberal Party leader in September 2022, since Holt did not yet have a seat in the legislature.[2][3] In April 2023 Holt won a by-election and became a member of the legislature, which enabled her to take the post of Leader of the Official Opposition in May.[4]

McKee has held the critic portfolios for Health, Justice and Attorney General and Finance and Treasury Board. Also a lawyer, he practiced at Fowler Law in Moncton.[5]

McKee was re-elected in the 2024 general election. On November 1, 2024, it was announced that he was placed in cabinet as Minister of Justice, Attorney General, and Minister responsible for Addictions and Mental Health Services.[6]

Personal life

He is married to Tara (Pobihushchy) McKee with two children, Michael and Anna.

McKee is a third generation McKee to be elected to the New Brunswick Legislature as his father and grandfather were both Members of the Legislative Assembly. Michael McKee represented Moncton North from 1974 to 1993 and Killeen McKee represented Kent from 1940 to 1950.

Electoral record

More information 2024 New Brunswick general election: Moncton Centre (electoral district), ** Preliminary results — Not yet official ** ...
2024 New Brunswick general election: Moncton Centre (electoral district)
** Preliminary results — Not yet official **
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalRob McKee3,50156.54+26.4
Progressive ConservativeDave Melanson1,73828.07-9.9
GreenSarah Colwell71111.48-10.5
New DemocraticJames Ryan2423.91+0.5
Total valid votes 6,19299.76
Total rejected ballots 150.24
Turnout 6,20757.01
Eligible voters 10,887
Liberal notional gain from Progressive Conservative Swing +18.2
Source: Elections New Brunswick[7]
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More information 2020 New Brunswick general election, Party ...
2020 New Brunswick general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalRob McKee2,44838.91-4.68
GreenCarole Chan1,72527.42+14.96
Progressive ConservativeJean Poirier1,64226.10+10.23
People's AllianceAaron Richter3084.90-0.10
New DemocraticJames Caldwell1682.67-1.03
Total valid votes 6,291
Total rejected ballots 150.24-0.00
Turnout 6,30659.27+1.08
Eligible voters 10,639
Liberal hold Swing -9.82
Source: Elections New Brunswick[8]
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More information 2018 New Brunswick general election, Party ...
2018 New Brunswick general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalRob McKee2,69843.59-9.39
IndependentChris Collins1,20019.39
Progressive ConservativeClaudette Boudreau-Turner98215.87-9.35
GreenJean-Marie Nadeau77112.46+4.40
People's AllianceKevin McClure3094.99
New DemocraticJessica Caissie2293.70-10.04
Total valid votes 6,18999.76
Total rejected ballots 150.24-0.20
Turnout 6,20459.11+0.72
Eligible voters 10,495
Liberal hold Swing -14.39
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