Greg Kerr

Nova Scotia Conservative MP Greg Kerr is one of the very few MPs who have served at all three levels of government, municipal, provincial and federal. Born in Annapolis Royal, where his father was a surgeon, Greg began his career as teacher, at Bridgetown Regional High School where he also coached hockey and soccer. In 1978, Kerr was elected as the MLA for Annapolis West and two years later was named Minister of Culture in the cabinet of John Buchanan. Eventually Kerr was promoted to Environment and Finance Minister. In 1993, Kerr lost his seat in the John Savage Liberal sweep and Kerr returned to his home where he devoted his energies to the beef and logging operation he owned. It was at this time that Kerr served one term as a Municipal Councillor in Annapolis County. In 2006, Kerr attempted to win federally in the riding of West Nova, but lost by less than 600 votes to incumbent Liberal Bob Thibeault. In 2008, Kerr managed to reverse the results and was elected for the first time as an MP. The father of two girls, Gillian and Megan, Kerr is married to his high school sweetheart Marcia Longmire.
Catherine Clark spoke to Greg Kerr about his life Beyond Politics.