Wes McLean is a Canadian

Canada

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 politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick

Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick

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 in the 2010 provincial election. He represents the electoral district of Victoria-Tobique

Victoria-Tobique

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 as a member of the Progressive Conservatives

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McLean's hometown, found in the riding of Victoria-Tobique, is Perth-Andover.

Before becoming an MLA, he gained political experience through work as political staffer within New Brunswick as well as Senate work in Ottawa. Mr. Maclean generally refers to himself as a "libertarian" and a "strong fiscal conservative".