Peter MacKay is a Canadian politician known for working as a minister of justice at Government of Canada.
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Breakthrough:Elected as Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003
10 Quick Facts About Peter MacKay
- Full Name: Peter MacKay
- Nationality: Canadian
- Profession: Politician
- Known For: Spouse of Nazanin Afshin-Jam
- Current Role: Former minister of justice
- Date of Birth: September 27, 1965
- Age: 60 years old
- Place of Birth: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
- Marital Status: Married
- Popular As: Peter Gordon MacKay
Peter MacKay Age
Peter MacKay is about 61 years old as of 2026. Peter MacKay was born in 1965.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Acadia University and Dalhousie University.
- Acadia University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: History and Political Science
- Period: 1983–1987
- Dalhousie University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Laws
- Field of Study: Law
- Period: 1987–1990
Career & Work
Peter MacKay's career includes public service roles with Government of Canada.
Organization: Government of Canada
Role: Minister of Justice
Period: 2013–2015
Details: Ottawa, ON
Organization: Government of Canada
Role: Minister of National Defence
Period: 2007–2013
Details: Ottawa, ON
Organization: Government of Canada
Role: Minister of Foreign Affairs
Period: 2006–2007
Details: Ottawa, ON
Rise to Fame
Peter MacKay gained public attention through Elected as Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada.
Peter MacKay Family & Relationships
Peter MacKay is married to Nazanin Afshin-Jam. He has 3 children, including Kian Alexander MacKay and Selenia Rosamund MacKay.
- Father: Elmer MacKay
- Mother: Macha MacKay
- Siblings:
- Cethlyn MacKay
- Mary Louise MacKay
- Rebecca MacKay
- Children:
- Kian Alexander MacKay (2013)
- Selenia Rosamund MacKay (2015)
- Caspian Cyrus MacKay (2018)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Peter MacKay
- Popular As: Peter Gordon MacKay
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Politician
- Nationality: Canadian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 27, 1965
- Age: 60
- Birthday: September 27
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Elmer MacKay
- Mother: Macha MacKay
- Siblings: 3 siblings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Nazanin Afshin-Jam
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51K - $213K (Est)
- Net Worth: $425K - $4.3M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Nazanin Afshin-Jam (Spouse • Wife)
- Elmer MacKay (Parent • Father)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/PeterMacKay
