Age, Biography and Wiki
Michael Baker was born on 28 January, 1957 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, is a Canadian politician. Discover Michael Baker'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 52 years old?
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Lawyer |
| Age |
52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
28 January, 1957 |
| Birthday |
28 January |
| Birthplace |
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia |
| Date of death |
2009 |
| Died Place |
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia |
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Michael Baker Height, Weight & Measurements
At 52 years old, Michael Baker height not available right now. We will update Michael Baker'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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Michael Baker Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Michael Baker worth at the age of 52 years old? Michael Baker’s income source is mostly from being a successful Lawyer. He is from . We have estimated Michael Baker's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
Lawyer |
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Timeline
Michael Gilbert Baker, (January 28, 1957 – March 2, 2009) was a Canadian politician.
Born in 1957 at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Baker was a graduate of Dalhousie Law School.
He practiced law at Hennigar, Wells, Lamey & Baker in Mahone Bay and Chester and as a solicitor for the Town of Mahone Bay.
He was past president of Lunenburg County Barristers Association, member of Nova Scotia Barristers Society Council, and Director of Marine Atlantic.
He represented the electoral district of Lunenburg in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly between 1998 and 2009.
He was a Progressive Conservative.
Baker entered provincial politics in 1998, defeating Liberal incumbent Lila O'Connor by 132 votes in the Lunenburg riding.
Baker was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1999.
In the 1999 election, Baker was re-elected, defeating O'Connor by over 2200 votes.
In August 1999, Baker was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Justice and Attorney General.
In December 2001, Baker was given an additional role in cabinet as Chair of Treasury and Policy Board.
In a December 2002 cabinet shuffle, Baker was moved to Minister of Transportation and Public Works.
He was re-elected in the 2003 election, and was re-appointed as Minister of Justice and Attorney General, retained Chair of Treasury and Policy Board, and given a new role as Minister of Aboriginal Affairs in a post-election cabinet shuffle.
When Rodney MacDonald took over as premier in February 2006, Baker was named Minister of Finance, and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs.
In May 2006, Baker underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, but still ran for re-election in June 2006, winning his seat by 1300 votes.
Following the election, Baker retained his cabinet positions, and continued to serve despite facing more serious health issues.
As of January 2009, Baker was still planning on reoffering in the next election, but his condition worsened and he stepped down from cabinet in February.
Baker died of cancer on March 2, 2009, at his home in Lunenburg.
In 2009, he was a posthumous recipient of the Order of Nova Scotia.
