Hon. Robert McKee, K.C.

Rob McKee, a lifelong Moncton Centre resident, has a rich history of public service. He was first elected City Councillor in 2016, elected MLA for Moncton Centre in 2018 and re-elected in 2020 and 2024.

He held key roles within the Official Opposition, including critic for the Justice, Finance, and Health portfolios, and has served as Leader of the Official Opposition.

On November 2, 2024, Mr. McKee became the Minister of Justice and Attorney General and Minister responsible for Addictions and Mental Health Services.

With a strong legal background, Mr. McKee is an experienced trial and appeals lawyer having represented clients at all levels of court in New Brunswick and has successfully argued at the Supreme Court of Canada. He is fluent in both official languages and holds degrees from l’Université de Moncton and the University of New Brunswick.

Beyond politics and law, Mr. McKee is an active community member, having served in various roles, including President of St. Augustine’s Housing Ltd., chairperson of the Mental Health Review Board and director with the John Howard Society. He has served breakfast at Queen Elizabeth School, worked the drop off zone at École Saint-Henri and is also a volunteer hockey and ringette coach.

He is a third generation McKee to be elected to the New Brunswick Legislature as his father and grandfather were both Members of the Legislative Assembly. Michael McKee represented Moncton North from 1974 to 1992 and Killeen McKee represented Kent from 1940 to 1950.

Mr. McKee is a devoted husband to Tara and proud father to Michael and Anna.

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• Standing Committee on Law Amendments