From DFO’s Website:

The
Honourable Keith Ashfield
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway

Fredericton (New Brunswick)

Keith Ashfield was first elected to the House of Commons in 2008
and re-elected in 2011. In October 2008, he was appointed Minister of
State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency). In January 2010, he was
appointed Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic
Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway.

Prior to his election, Mr. Ashfield served in the New
Brunswick Legislative Assembly. From 1999 to 2003, he served as Deputy
Speaker of the Legislature and as provincial Minister of Natural
Resources from 2003 to 2006.

Prior to entering politics, Mr. Ashfield was active in local,
provincial and national school trustee associations. He has also held
senior positions in local companies, and has owned and operated his
own businesses.

Mr. Ashfield studied business administration at the University of New Brunswick.

He resides in Lincoln, New Brunswick. He is married to Judy and they have two children.

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