Kent Smith (Canadian politician)

Kent Smith
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
for Eastern Shore
Assumed office
August 17, 2021
Preceded byKevin Murphy
Personal details
BornJames Brian Kent Smith
December 27
PartyProgressive Conservative
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James Brian Kent Smith (born December 27) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election. He represents the riding of Eastern Shore as a member of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia.

On September 14, 2023, Smith was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture.

He is an entrepreneur and active community volunteer.