Chris d'Entremont
- Born
- 31 October 1969 — Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
- Education
- Diploma in radio broadcasting, Loyalist College, 1992
- Career
- Announcer at CJLS-FM; electronics salesperson for TriStar Industries; Camille d'Eon Boatbuilders; development officer for the South West Shore Development Authority
- Political Experience
- MLA for Argyle-Barrington in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 2003 to 2019; Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Minister of Acadian Affairs, Minister of Health, Minister of Community Services, Minister responsible for the Youth Secretariat, and Chair of the Senior Citizens' Secretariat; interim Minister of Finance; MP for West Nova elected in 2019 and 2021; MP for Acadie—Annapolis elected in 2025
- Notable
- First Acadian member to serve as deputy speaker and chair of Committees of the Whole from 2021 to 2025; crossed the floor from Conservative to Liberal party in 2025.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Chris d'Entremont had a long career in provincial politics in Nova Scotia. He was first elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in 2003 and served until 2019. During his time as an MLA, he held several cabinet positions, including Minister of Health, Minister of Community Services, and Minister of Acadian Affairs. Prior to his political career, he reportedly worked as a radio announcer and news director.
Key Relationships & Connections
As a long-serving provincial politician, d'Entremont served in the Progressive Conservative cabinets of former Nova Scotia Premiers John Hamm and Rodney MacDonald. In federal politics, he has served as a Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, a role that requires earning the confidence of members from all political parties to preside over debates.
Public Controversies
In early 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, d'Entremont reportedly travelled to the United States for personal reasons. This occurred at a time when the federal government was strongly advising Canadians to avoid all non-essential international travel. Following public criticism, he resigned from his position as a member of the House of Commons Committee on Health.
Where Chris falls on key policy spectrums
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Chris d'Entremont won with 23,024 votes (47.7%)
Total votes cast: 48,298
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Mr. Speaker, my riding is proudly home to the largest lobster fishery in Canada, which creates thousands of good-paying jobs throughout Acadie—Annapolis. Our harvesters need safe and secure small craft harbours in order for their product to make it to markets. Can the Minister of Fisheries tell me how the spring economic update will affect seafood producers?
Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I'd like to address the same issues that Mr. Bélanger just raised. The situation is the same in Nova Scotia. There are small francophone communities. We can see that these may not be regions with a strong francophone presence. The southwestern region I represent has small and medium-sized businesses. Federal institutions are not represented there. Halifax isn't