Former MP and Senator Allan J. MacEachen Has Died

by Bobby NockSeptember 13, 2017

Former Cape Breton MP and Senator Allan J. MacEachen has died at the age of 96.

MacEachen held a variety of posts during his career, including deputy Prime Minister.

He also handled the portfolios of National Health and Welfare, Labour, Finance and Secretary of State for External Affairs.

He was appointed to the Senate in 1984 where he remained until 1996.

He was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2008.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

View all posts by Bobby Nock →