Jack Hawkins (politician)

Jack Hawkins
Hawkins, c. 1973
MLA for Hants East
In office
1970–1978
Preceded byAlbert Ettinger
Succeeded byG. Patrick Hunt
In office
1980–1984
Preceded byG. Patrick Hunt
Succeeded byCora Etter
In office
1988–1993
Preceded byCora Etter
Succeeded byBob Carruthers
Personal details
Born (1932-05-05) 5 May 1932
PartyNova Scotia Liberal Party
Occupation
  • Professor
  • author
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Walter John "Jack" Hawkins (born 5 May 1932) is a Canadian author and politician from Nova Scotia. He served as a Liberal member for Hants East in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly across three non-consecutive terms from 1970 to 1993, holding Executive Council roles such as Minister of Agriculture and Minister of the Environment. Hawkins has authored several books, including the popular Deer Hunting in Eastern Canada (1981) and various historical works about Nova Scotia.