Brendan Maguire

Brendan Oliver Maguire (born August 29, 1975) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2013 provincial election. Elected as a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, he joined the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia in February 2024. He represents the electoral district of Halifax Atlantic.

Early life Born in Weymouth, England to parents from Northern Ireland, Maguire and his family emigrated to Canada at four years old. He and his four siblings were abandoned by their parents at the Halifax Shopping Centre shortly after that. As a result, he grew up in foster care in the Halifax area and became a Canadian citizen when he was 16.

Maguire graduated from college with a diploma in computer studies. He worked in telecommunications and later became a sales representative and technician at the Halifax Water Commission. Maguire was also named the 2015 Ambassador of the year by Family SOS.

On February 23, 2021, Maguire was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Municipal Affairs.

Maguire was re-elected in the 2021 election, however the Rankin Liberals lost government becoming the Official Opposition.

On February 22, 2024, Progressive Conservative premier Tim Houston announced that Maguire had crossed the floor to the Progressive Conservatives, and that Maguire was being appointed Community Services Minister.

On December 12, 2024, Maguire was appointed Minister of Education and Early Childhood development, Minister of Advanced Education and Government House Leader.

Electoral record Liberal Brendan Maguire

New Democratic Party Tanis Crosby

Progressive Conservative Ryan Brennan