Speech Brief
Prime Minister of Canada mourns John Hamm's public service
Key points
- Offers condolences to Hamm's family, friends and Nova Scotians
- Notes Hamm's medical and political leadership and policy achievements
TL;DR
- John Hamm was a family doctor for more than 30 years and served as Nova Scotia’s 25th Premier and MLA for Pictou Centre.
- Hamm renegotiated the Atlantic Accord to secure greater offshore energy revenues for Nova Scotia and delivered the province’s first balanced budget in 40 years in 2002.
- Hamm received honours including being named an Officer of the Order of Canada.
- Prime Minister of Canada offers condolences to Hamm’s family, friends, colleagues, and Nova Scotians.
Original text
“Today, I join Canadians in mourning the loss of the Honourable John Hamm, a dedicated public servant and staunch advocate for Nova Scotia. Before becoming the province’s 25 th Premier, Dr. Hamm spent more than 30 years caring for Nova Scotians as a family doctor. It was his strong leadership at Aberdeen Hospital and the Nova Scotia Medical Society that inspired Nova Scotians to encourage him to run for office. As th...
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Topics
- Healthcare
- Provincial politics
- Fiscal policy
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Keywords
- John Hamm
- Nova Scotia
- Pictou Centre
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