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    Judith McNaught

    Derek Mombourquette
    MLA
    Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
    for Sydney-Whitney Pier
    Incumbent
    Assumed office
    July 14, 2015
    Preceded byGordie Gosse
    Interim Leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party
    Incumbent
    Assumed office
    December 10, 2024
    Preceded byZach Churchill
    Personal details
    Born1980 (age 44–45)
    Sydney, Nova Scotia
    Political partyLiberal

    Derek Mombourquette (born 1980)[1] is a Canadian politician who has served as interim leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party since December 10, 2024. He represents the riding of Sydney-Whitney Pier in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.

    Early life and education

    Mombourquette was born and raised in Sydney, Nova Scotia, and graduated from Sydney Academy. He attended Cape Breton University, serving as both President and Vice-President of the student union. He also worked as a coordinator for Cape Breton University, and the Nova Scotia Community College.[2][3]

    Political career

    Mombourquette served on the municipal council of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality from 2008 to 2012.[4]

    In 2013, Mombourquette ran for the Liberals in Sydney-Whitney Pier in the 2013 election, losing to incumbent MLA Gordie Gosse.[4][5]

    He was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in a by-election on July 14, 2015, for the riding of Sydney-Whitney Pier.[6][7]

    Mombourquette was re-elected in the 2017 election.[8] On June 15, 2017, he was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Municipal Affairs.[9] On July 5, 2018, Mombourquette was moved to Minister of Energy and Mines in a cabinet shuffle.[10]

    Mombourquette was re-elected in the 2021 election, however the Rankin Liberals lost government becoming the Official Opposition.[11][12]

    As of September 22, 2024, Mombourquette serves as the Official Opposition critic for Education and Early Childhood Development as well as for Community Services.

    In the 2024 Nova Scotia general election, Mombourquette and Iain Rankin were the only Liberal candidates elected.[13]

    On December 10, 2024, Mombourquette was named interim leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.[14]

    Election record

    2021 Nova Scotia general election: Sydney-Membertou
    Party Candidate Votes % ±%
    Liberal Derek Mombourquette 4,561 54.27 +15.55
    New Democratic Madonna Doucette 2,377 28.28 -8.75
    Progressive Conservative Pauline Singer 1,467 17.45 -6.80
    Total valid votes 8,405 99.44
    Total rejected ballots 47 0.56
    Turnout 8,452 52.66
    Eligible voters 16,049
    Liberal hold Swing +12.15
    Source: Elections Nova Scotia[15]
    2017 Nova Scotia general election: Sydney-Whitney Pier
    Party Candidate Votes % ±%
    Liberal Derek Mombourquette 3,656 38.72 -10.33
    New Democratic Madonna Doucette 3,496 37.03 +6.88
    Progressive Conservative Laurie MacIntosh 2,290 24.25 +3.45
    Total valid votes 9,442 100.0  
    Total rejected ballots 62 0.65
    Turnout 9,504 52.80
    Eligible voters 18,001
    Liberal hold Swing -8.61
    Source: Elections Nova Scotia[16][17]
    Nova Scotia provincial by-election, July 14, 2015: Sydney-Whitney Pier
    On the resignation of Gordie Gosse
    Party Candidate Votes % ±%
    Liberal Derek Mombourquette 3,794 49.05 +5.02
    New Democratic Madonna Doucette 2,332 30.15 -19.22
    Progressive Conservative Brian E. MacArthur 1,609 20.80 +14.20
    Total valid votes 7,735 99.55
    Total rejected ballots 35 0.45
    Turnout 7,770 42.60
    Electors on the lists 18,238
    Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +12.12
    2013 Nova Scotia general election: Sydney-Whitney Pier
    Party Candidate Votes % ±%
    New Democratic Gordie Gosse 5,084 49.37 −5.25
    Liberal Derek Mombourquette 4,534 44.03 +8.80
    Progressive Conservative Leslie MacPhee 680 6.60 −1.79
    Total valid votes 10,298 99.40
    Total rejected ballots 62 0.60
    Turnout 10,360 57.86
    Electors on the lists 17,906 –
    New Democratic hold Swing −7.03
    Source(s)
    "Voters in two Cape Breton ridings head to polls Tuesday". Cape Breton Post. July 13, 2015.

    References

    1. ^ "The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia: a biographical directory from 1984 to the Present" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislature. p. 234. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 20, 2025. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
    2. ^ "Getting to know: Derek Mombourquette". PNI Atlantic. Cape Breton Post. July 31, 2014. Archived from the original on March 20, 2025. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
    3. ^ "Hon. Derek Mombourquette". Nova Scotia Liberal Party. Archived from the original on March 20, 2025. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
    4. ^ a b Laroche, Jean (July 8, 2015). "Nova Scotia byelection campaigns enter final week". CBC News. Archived from the original on March 20, 2025. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
    5. ^ "Gosse elected in Sydney-Whitney Pier". Cape Breton Post. October 8, 2013. Archived from the original on October 14, 2014.
    6. ^ "Liberals pick up 2 of 3 seats in Nova Scotia byelections". CTV News. July 14, 2015. Retrieved July 14, 2015.[dead link]
    7. ^ "Mombourquette takes Sydney-Whitney Pier for Liberals". Cape Breton Post. July 14, 2015. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
    8. ^ "Cape Breton protest vote had effect on election". Cape Breton Post. May 30, 2017. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
    9. ^ "Stephen McNeil shuffles cabinet, but vows not to change course". CBC News. June 15, 2017. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
    10. ^ "Premier shuffles cabinet, puts emphasis on mining sector". CBC News. July 5, 2018. Archived from the original on February 24, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
    11. ^ "Bad campaign, leader who didn't connect with voters led to N.S. Liberal loss: experts". CTV News. August 18, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2021.[dead link]
    12. ^ Gorman, Michael (August 17, 2021). "Progressive Conservatives surge to surprise majority win in Nova Scotia election". CBC News. Archived from the original on January 18, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
    13. ^ "N.S. Liberals lose official opposition status amid several electoral defeats". CTVNews. November 26, 2024. Archived from the original on November 27, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
    14. ^ "Zach Churchill steps down and N.S. Liberals begin rebuild effort". CBC News. December 10, 2024. Archived from the original on March 18, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
    15. ^ "Provincial General Election 2021-08-17- Official Results". Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
    16. ^ "Statement of Votes & Statistics, Volume I" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
    17. ^ "May 30th, 2017 - 40th Nova Scotia Provincial General Election". Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
    Credit: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Mombourquette

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