Hon. Cory Deagle
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Cory Deagle was first elected as the MLA for Montague-Kilmuir in the general election of 2019 and was re-elected on April 3rd, 2023. At 27 years of age, Cory was the youngest MLA elected to office in the 2019 election.
Cory is an active community volunteer who is extensively involved with youth and amateur sports, serving as a coach and referee for minor hockey and soccer. Cory has served as Past President of the Montague Minor Hockey Association, a former chair of the Norsemen Memorial Hockey Tournament, and is currently co-chair of the Eastern Eagles Soccer Tournament.
Cory is a graduate of Montague Regional High School and the University of Prince Edward Island and previously worked as a legislative assistant at the Office of the Official Opposition.
Cory was named as Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture in April 2023. He previously served as Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. He has also served as Government Whip, Chair of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, and Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
Member History Table
| Constituency | Party | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Montague-Kilmuir | PC | April 2019 | April 2023 |
| 3-Montague-Kilmuir | PC | April 2023 | Current Member |
Role(s)
| Responsibility | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Government Whip | 2019 | 2022 |
| Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | July 2022 | April 2023 |
| Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture | April 2023 | October 2024 |
| Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Trade | October 2024 | Current role |
Committee(s)
| Committee Name | Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee on Committees | Committee Member | 2019 | 2019 |
| Special Committee on Government Records Retention | Committee Member | 2020 | 2020 |
| Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability | Chair | 2019 | 2022 |
| Public Accounts | Vice-Chair | 2019 | 2022 |
| Rules, Regulations, Private Bills and Privileges | Observing Member | 2023 | Current |