James Brian Kent Smith (born December 27) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election.Aly Thomson, "Prominent Liberals lose seats as Tories make gains". CBC News Nova Scotia, August 17, 2021. He represents the riding of Eastern Shore as a member of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia.
On September 14, 2023, Smith was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
He is an entrepreneur and active community volunteer.
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