Our Team


Your Official Opposition is comprised of thirteen strong, proud, hard-working Liberal MLAs.  Each member upholds the values of the Liberal Party while representing their respective constituents; working in the best interest of all Nova Scotians.


The Hon. Keith Colwell, ECNS

MLA - Preston

2345 Highway #7
P.O. Box 1 Comp 4
East Preston, Nova Scotia
Canada B2Z 1G6

Tel: 433-1494
Fax: 435-1712

Critic Responsibilities

  • Chair - Public Accounts Committee
  • African Nova Scotia Affairs
  • Workers Compensation Board
  • Public Service Commission – Human Resources
  • Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
“This isn't politics. This is accountability for the people of Nova Scotia.”

Keith and his wife Elizabeth live in Porter’s Lake. He was elected as Eastern Shore MLA in 1993 and 1998. He was elected Preston MLA in 2003, 2006 and 2009.

Keith has owned and operated a successful manufacturing company for 19 years and was one of the founding members of the Enterprise Forum for Nova Scotia.

He was elected to the Halifax Regional Municipal Council to represent District 3, Preston/Porter’s Lake in 1999 and was re-elected by acclamation in 2000.

He is a past Cabinet Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture and Consumer Services (now Service Nova Scotia) as well as holding many other cabinet responsibilities.

Keith was recently honoured as an environmental hero for his efforts in successfully banning the burning of tires in Nova Scotia and has been a volunteer fireman with 13 years’ experience.

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