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Hon.
Rick Miles
Minister of Environment
A family man, business man and skilled negotiator, Richard Thomas (Rick) Miles was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick on September 18, 2006. He represents the electoral district of Fredericton-Silverwood and during his time as MLA, he has accomplished great things in his riding by bringing people together.
A native of Fredericton, Miles graduated from Fredericton High School in 1988. Committed to public service early in life, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1990 with the Air Defence Artillery (radar operator) and served overseas in Germany. He graduated with honours from the Moncton Flight College in 2003.
Rick Miles was sworn in as Minister of Environment under Liberal Premier Shawn Graham on July 24, 2009. He was also appointed to Board of Management. Prior to joining cabinet, Miles served as Caucus Chairman and was a member of several legislative committees.
Formerly, Miles worked in the family business in one of the Miles Group of Companies. He is married to Cindy (Comeau) and they have one son, Jack. Cindy is currently finishing her Political Science degree at St. Thomas University.
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Environment