In the Community
Shelburne County MLA Sterling Belliveau chats with Barrington Municipal councillors George El Jakl (left) and Donna LeBlanc Messenger following a meeting.
Sterling and Gordon Earle talk with local fisherman about a number of pressing issues.
Sue Oswell, Sandy Point (from left) MLA Sterling Belliveau, Lorraine Pierce and June Nickerson, both from North East Point pose for a photo while at the Sheburne Garden Party.
Sterling watching the lobster boats leave Falls Point Wharf in Woods Harbour on 'Dumping Day' - the 1st day of the lobster season.
Sterling's Biography
Current Legislative duties:
Minister Fisheries and Aquaculture, Environment, MLA ShelburneAbout Sterling:
Before being elected as MLA for Shelburne in the 2006 Nova Scotia general election, Sterling Belliveau was a self-employed fisherman who served for three terms as a councilor for the Municipality of Barrington including two terms as Warden.Over the years Sterling has served on various boards and committees related to the fishing industry as well as serving with community groups, such as the volunteer ambulance service in his home community of Woods Harbour.
Sterling understands the desperate need for a rural strategy in Shelburne County that includes:
• Addressing health care issues such as shortage of doctors and long wait periods.
• Dealing with transportation issues like the fact that Highway 103 still needs to be finished and the need to develop a better paving and road maintenance program for rural communities
• Removing the HST on the essentials of life, like home heating costs
• Providing a capital gains tax break and improved loan access for fishermen
• Ensuring long term health care access needs in western Shelburne County are met with the current expansion Bay Side Home.
Sterling is married to Luella Jean (Cameron). They have two adult children and one grandchild.
Testimonials
- “A champion and proud supporter of the arts community...”Sue LeBlanc,
Zuppa Theatre
