Age, Biography and Wiki
Keith Ashfield was born on 28 March, 1952 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, is a Canadian politician (1952–2018). Discover Keith Ashfield's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?
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66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
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28 March, 1952 |
| Birthday |
28 March |
| Birthplace |
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Date of death |
22 April, 2018 |
| Died Place |
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
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Keith Ashfield Height, Weight & Measurements
At 66 years old, Keith Ashfield height not available right now. We will update Keith Ashfield's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Tara Ashfield, Seth Ashfield |
Keith Ashfield Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Keith Ashfield worth at the age of 66 years old? Keith Ashfield’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Canada. We have estimated Keith Ashfield's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Keith Ashfield Social Network
Timeline
Keith John Ashfield (March 28, 1952 – April 22, 2018) was a Canadian politician.
Ashfield was a school trustee for a number of years and was first a candidate for the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the 1991 election.
A Progressive Conservative, Ashfield placed third with Confederation of Regions candidate Max White being victorious.
Ashfield was again a candidate in 1999 and was successful, defeating cabinet minister Joan Kingston in the riding of New Maryland.
He was named deputy speaker of the Legislature.
Ashfield faced Kingston again in 2003 and won again though by a closer margin.
He was sworn in as Minister of Natural Resources & Energy on June 27, 2003.
He was elected to a third term in 2006 in the redistributed district of New Maryland-Sunbury West, however he left the cabinet as his party formed the opposition following the election.
On November 7, 2007, he won the nomination to be the candidate of the Conservative Party of Canada in Fredericton for the next federal election.
When the election was called, he resigned his provincial seat.
He served as the member of Parliament (MP) for the electoral district of Fredericton from 2008 to 2015 and, before that, was a member of the New Brunswick Legislature from 1999 to 2008.
He served in the federal cabinet in various capacities from 2008 to 2013.
The son of Jack Ashfield and Nora Locke, he studied Business at the University of New Brunswick for two years.
He was elected in the 2008 federal election and re-elected in the 2011 federal election.
Ashfield was appointed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans on May 18, 2011.
Ashfield co-chaired the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) in Victoria, British Columbia in 2012.
Ministers discussed a range of issues such as aquaculture, aquatic invasive species, and protecting Canada's fisheries.
In October 2012, Ashfield had a heart attack and temporarily gave his role to then National Revenue Minister Gail Shea.
In March 2013, Ashfield faced criticism for a photo-op during which he remarked to the teenage daughter of a constituent, "Grace, you’re a great cook. You’re going to make a wonderful wife for somebody."
Later that year, he was replaced as Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and left the Cabinet.
In June 2013, Ashfield announced he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
He was defeated in the 2015 federal election.
When he declared his candidacy for the 2015 Canadian federal election, he had beaten his cancer that had returned in Fall 2014.
On March 6, 2018, Ashfield ran for the Progressive Conservative nomination in Oromocto-Lincoln-Fredericton.
The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick officially announced Keith Ashfield's death in the early afternoon of April 22, 2018.
