Brian Skabar

Brian Skabar (born February 25, 1952) is a Canadian politician, who represented the riding of Cumberland North for the New Democratic Party from 2009 to 2013.

Before politics Skabar spent the majority of his government career as a social worker and also in management positions with Health Canada and Indigenous & Northern Affairs Canada, formerly known as Indian & Northern Affairs Canada. He obtained 40 per cent of the popular vote and was the first NDP candidate ever elected in the district.

On June 29, 2009, Skabar was appointed Ministerial Assistant to the Nova Scotia Office of Aboriginal Affairs, and on March 15, 2013 he was appointed Ministerial Assistant of Intergovernmental Relations and Nova Scotia/New Brunswick Co-operation.

In the 2013 election, Skabar finished third in Cumberland North, losing the seat to Liberal Terry Farrell.

In the 2016 Amherst municipal electio n, Skabar ran for mayor, however he lost to David Kogan.

Personal life Skabar's daughter Lauren has run as MLA on behalf of the NDP in Cumberland North in 2021 and in Argyle in 2024.

Electoral record