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Wayne Easter

b. 1949

Canadian politician

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Born 1949. Wayne Easter is a Canadian politician and farmer.

Wayne Easter (born June 22, 1949) is a Canadian former politician who represented the riding of Malpeque, Prince Edward Island from 1993 to 2021.

Before politics Born in North Wiltshire, Prince Edward Island, the son of A. Leith Easter and Hope MacLeod, he was educated at the Charlottetown Rural High School and the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Easter received an honorary doctorate of law from University of Prince Edward Island in 1988 for his work and contribution to agriculture and social activism on a national and international level. He was awarded the Governor General's Canada 125 Medal in 1992 for community service. In 1970, he married Helen Arleighn Laird. Easter operated a dairy, beef and grain farm near North Wiltshire. He is a former president of the National Farmers Union.

Wayne and his wife Helen live in North Wiltshire and have two grown children.

Easter held the position of Co-Chair for the Canada- U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Association, and also held the position of Chair for the Government of Canada Legislators Finance Committee.

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Important facts

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Education
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
Positions held
Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Wayne Easter?

Canadian politician

When was Wayne Easter born?

Wayne Easter was born on 22 June 1949 in North Wiltshire.

What is Wayne Easter's occupation?

Wayne Easter is a politician and farmer.

What nationality is Wayne Easter?

Wayne Easter is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wayne Easter

· Wikidata: Q3566825

· DBpedia: Wayne Easter

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