Chuck Porter (politician)


Garnet Charles "Chuck" Porter is a Canadian politician. He represents the electoral district of Hants West in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as a Liberal.

Before politics

Porter was a paramedic for 16 years and also served as a Councillor in the town of Windsor, Nova Scotia.

Political career

Elected in 2006, Porter was a member of the Progressive Conservatives until June 13, 2014, when he left the party to sit as an independent citing leadership as a factor in his decision. On February 17, 2016, Porter joined the Liberal caucus. Porter was re-elected in the 2017 election.
On July 5, 2018, Porter was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Municipal Affairs.

Electoral record