Thomas James McKeough | |
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MLA for Cape Breton North | |
In office 1960–1978 |
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Preceded by | John Michael Macdonald |
Succeeded by | Len J. Arsenault |
Personal details | |
Born | October 12, 1922 Sydney, Nova Scotia |
Died | January 2, 1990 | (aged 67)
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse(s) | Marie-Paule Mantha |
Thomas James McKeough (October 12, 1922 – January 2, 1990) was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Cape Breton North in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1960 to 1978. He was a member of the Progressive Conservatives. McKeough served in the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Municipal Affairs, Minister of Labour, Minister of Trade and Industry, and Minister of Finance. He played a major role in reshaping EMS in Nova Scotia. Following his retirement from politics, McKeough chaired a Provincial Task Force on Occupation Health and Safety in the workplace.