Donald Peter Forbes (born October 3, 1940)[1] is an electrical engineer, lawyer and former political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Fredericton North in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1999 to 2003 as a Progressive Conservative member.

Donald Peter Forbes
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
In office
1999–2003
ConstituencyFredericton North
Personal details
BornOctober 3, 1940
Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick
SpouseDeborah Johnston
EducationScotland, England, University of New Brunswick
OccupationElectrical engineer, Lawyer, Politician

He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick, the son of Donald Forbes and Patricia Clarke,[1] and was educated in Scotland, England and the University of New Brunswick, where he first studied electrical engineering and later returned for his LLB. Forbes practiced law from 1974 until 1988. He then established a company which provided computer services and another which developed geographic information systems. In 1997, he resumed the practice of law. His life partner is Deborah Johnston. Forbes ran unsuccessfully for reelection in 2003.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 2002, Kathryn O'Handley ISBN 0-7876-6048-5
  2. ^ "Tory upsets in key ridings". CBC News. June 9, 2003. Retrieved March 2, 2024.