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Paul Wozney

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Paul Wozney
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Sackville-Cobequid
Assumed office
November 26, 2024
Preceded bySteve Craig
Personal details
Born
PartyNova Scotia New Democratic Party
Alma materDalhousie University McGill University

Paul Wozney is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2024 general election, representing Sackville-Cobequid as a member of the New Democratic Party.[1] He serves as the Official Opposition critic for Labour, Education, Advanced Education, and the Public Service Commission.[2]

Early life and education

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Wozney was born in Halifax and attended J. L. Ilsley High School.[3] He graduated from Dalhousie University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts and from McGill University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Education.[3]

Career

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A teacher by training, Wozney was president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union from 2018 to 2022.[4]

In 2026, Wozney endorsed Rob Ashton in that year's federal NDP leadership race.[5]

Electoral record

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2024 Nova Scotia general election: Sackville-Cobequid
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticPaul Wozney2,83444.78+12.19
Progressive ConservativePaul Russell2,77143.78+0.45
LiberalAgatha Bourassa72411.44-10.07
Total valid votes 6,329
Total rejected ballots 58
Turnout 6,39442.26
Eligible voters 15,130
New Democratic gain Swing
Source: Elections Nova Scotia[6]

References

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  1. "Nova Scotia election 2024 results: Sackville-Cobequid". Global News. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  2. "Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender announces NSNDP Shadow Cabinet". Nova Scotia NDP. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Board Nominations Report United Way Halifax
  4. https://nstu.ca/the-nstu/about-us/nstu-president/past-presidents
  5. Wand, Eleanor (January 22, 2026). "McPherson's NDP leadership bid secures most ex-MP support, but Lewis nabs only caucus nod". The Hill Times. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  6. Nova Scotia, Chief Electoral Officer (2025). 42nd Provincial General Election, November 26, 2024: Volume 1 – Statement of Votes & Statistics (PDF) (Report). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved February 1, 2026.