Date of Birth:
September 26, 1974

Biography:
A native of Judique, Allan is a proud Nova Scotian who is passionate about creating real opportunities for the communities of Inverness County. He is the son of Marie and Buddy MacMaster and a Business Administration graduate of St. Francis Xavier University.

Prior to election, Allan was employed with BMO Nesbitt Burns, one of North America’s leading full service investment firms. In 2008 Allan proposed a new investment platform which gained acceptance and has since been implemented as an investment option for clients of BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. across Canada. He has also served in senior levels of the Nova Scotia Provincial Government.  This experience provides him with a unique insight into how government decisions affect people and our economy.

Allan is a member of St. Andrew’s Parish in Judique, Past President of the Judique Recreation Association and Past President of the Cape Breton Super-Gents Hockey League. He has written a monthly column for the Nova Scotia Business Journal entitled “Building Your Wealth”, whereby readers can discover wealth building ideas to help them optimize their investment returns. In his spare time, Allan enjoys playing soccer, hockey and guitar.

By focusing on the local economy to generate opportunities for those living in the constituency of Inverness, Allan is committed to ensuring the special quality of life in his region continues. From assisting industrial expansion in the Strait of Canso area to securing broadband internet in the Highlands, Allan is focused on keeping Inverness thriving.