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Revision as of 15:22, 11 January 2013
Jamie Baillie | |
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| Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia | |
| Assumed office October 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Casey |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia | |
| Assumed office October 26, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Murray Scott |
| Constituency | Cumberland South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 28, 1966 Truro, Nova Scotia |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Sandra Crowell |
| Children | two |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Corporate executive |
Jamie Baillie (born April 28, 1966) is a Canadian corporate executive and politician in Nova Scotia. He is the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia.[1] Prior to entering politics, he was the CEO of Credit Union Atlantic, leading them to consecutive years of higher profits and dividends for members[2] and was named one of Atlantic Canada's top 50 CEOs for five years running.[3] He is a member of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Hall of Fame.
Baillie has also worked as a Senior Partner with Robertson Surrette, an executive search firm located in Halifax, and was the Vice-President of Finance for CitiGroup Properties.
In 2002, Premier John Hamm called upon Baillie to serve as his Chief of Staff. Baillie acted as a principal advisor to Hamm and played a key role on a number of initiatives, including improvements to public education and the preparation and presentation of balanced budgets.[4]
Early years
Born in Truro, Nova Scotia, he graduated from Cobequid Education Centre in 1984. Baillie has been involved with the Progressive Conservative Party for over 25 years. While earning his commerce degree at Dalhousie University, Baillie became involved in the Nova Scotia PC Youth and served as president of the Dalhousie Young PCs and president of the Nova Scotia Young Progressive Conservatives. He went on to earn his Chartered Accountant designation, graduated from the Canadian Securities Institute and completed the High Potential Leadership Program at Harvard Business School.[citation needed]
Community service
Baillie is active in community service. In 2008 and 2009, he was the co-chair of the United Way of Halifax Region campaign. The campaign aimed to raise $6 million but surpassed that goal.[5][6]
He has also served as Chair of the Board for Neptune Theatre and is a Director of the Halifax International Airport Authority. He is also a member of the Board of Governors at Dalhousie University and of the Junior Achievement Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame and is a Past President of Prescott Group, a sheltered workshop for intellectually challenged adults.[citation needed]
Political career
On June 7, 2010, Baillie announced his candidacy for leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia.[7] He launched his campaign by pledging a return to accountability, conservative principles and a new direction for the party and the province.[8] Baillie brings a fiscally conservative approach to politics, including a promise to get a handle on the growing debt, return to mandatory balanced budgets and reduce the growth of a burgeoning civil service.[9]
In his campaign launch, Baillie touted ideas to combat population decline that included immigration targets to bring Nova Scotia's population to 1 million people and an income tax exemption for graduates under 30 years old. He also emphasized that stronger regional collaboration is needed among Atlantic Provinces on energy generation and transmission.[10]
When nominations closed on August 16, 2010, Baillie was the only candidate to enter the race and won the leadership uncontested.[11] He was named interim leader on August 18,[12] and officially took over as leader when ratified by party members at a convention in October 2010.[1]
On September 8, 2010, Baillie announced his intention to run in a byelection for the constituency of Cumberland South, left vacant by retiring Progressive Conservative member Murray Scott.[13]
On October 26, 2010, Baillie won the byelection and will represent Cumberland South in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.[14]
Personal life
Baillie is married to Sandra Crowell. They have two daughters.
See also
- Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership elections
- Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership election, 2006
References
- ^ a b "New N.S. PC leader promises fiscal restraint". CBC News, October 30, 2010.
- ^ CUA Annual Report
- ^ Top 50 CEOs: 2010 winners. Retrieved August 18, 2010.
- ^ Premier Welcomes Jamie Baillie as New Chief of Staff
- ^ "United way exceed $6 million goal"
- ^ "United Way aims higher at this year's campaign kickoff". Metro Halifax, September 14, 2009.
- ^ "Baillie wants to lead N.S. Tories". CBC News, June 7, 2010.
- ^ NS: Baillie promises new direction for PC party, province - NS Business Journal
- ^ Early, eager will benefit Baillie - Marilla Stephenson - ChronicleHerald
- ^ Speech to supporters on YouTube
- ^ "Baillie to be next N.S. Tory leader". CBC News, August 16, 2010.
- ^ "Nova Scotia Tories name new interim leader". CTV News, August 19, 2010.
- ^ Scott resigns, Baillie to run for vacant seat Metro Halifax, September 9, 2010.
- ^ "Baillie wins Cumberland South byelection". CBC News, October 26, 2010.