Wes MacAleer
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Wes MacAleer is a former Canadian
politician, who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
from 1996 to 2007.
Educated at Saint Dunstan's University
, MacAleer is a former newspaper publisher. He spent 18 years in the Northwest Territories
, where he helped introduce cable television and satellite communications technology. As a politician, he represented the electoral district of Charlottetown-Spring Park and was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party
. MacAleer served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Economic Development and Tourism.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
politician, who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, along with the Lieutenant-Governor, forms the parliament of the province. The General Assembly meets at Province House, which is located at the intersection of Richmond and Great George Streets in Charlottetown....
from 1996 to 2007.
Educated at Saint Dunstan's University
Saint Dunstan's University
St. Dunstan's University is a former university which was located on the northern outskirts of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. SDU merged with Prince of Wales College in 1969 to form the University of Prince Edward Island.St...
, MacAleer is a former newspaper publisher. He spent 18 years in the Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories is a federal territory of Canada.Located in northern Canada, the territory borders Canada's two other territories, Yukon to the west and Nunavut to the east, and three provinces: British Columbia to the southwest, and Alberta and Saskatchewan to the south...
, where he helped introduce cable television and satellite communications technology. As a politician, he represented the electoral district of Charlottetown-Spring Park and was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party
Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party
The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island is one of two major political parties on Prince Edward Island. It and its rival, the Liberals have alternated in power since responsible government was granted in 1851 and are the only two parties represented in the PEI Legislative...
. MacAleer served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Economic Development and Tourism.