Jerry Lawrence

Gerald A. Lawrence (born July 26, 1939) is a Canadian radio broadcaster and politician. He was the MLA for Halifax St. Margarets in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1993, and served in the Executive Council of Nova Scotia.

Background Due to polio Lawrence become a paraplegic at the age of 12. He married Shelia Wooden in 1963.

Political career In 1974, Lawrence won a seat as Alderman for the city of Halifax, He was re-elected in the 1981, 1984, and 1988 elections. On June 22, 1979, Lawrence was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Government Services. He served in the role until November 26, 1985, when he was replaced by Mike Laffin. Lawrence was to be sworn in as minister without portfolio the same day, but resigned from the cabinet. Honorary member of the International Firefighters Union One of the founding members of the Halifax "Flying Wheels" wheelchair basketball team 1958–59. Founder and manager of the Championship Bob McDonald "Chevys" baseball team 1967-1972 Honorary member of many automobile clubs including the Halifax Antique Car Club. Founder of the original IWK "250" stock car race at Riverside Speedway in Antigonish N.S. 1977.The race has contributed over $500,000 to the Children's Hospital since its inception. Honorary Chairman of the World Wheelchair basketball championships in Halifax N.S. 1980. First paraplegic to be named to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia 1979,Minister of Public Works. 2022 Awarded the Order of Canada