Hon. Brad Trivers

Brad Trivers was first elected as the MLA for District 18: Rustico–Emerald in 2015 and was re-elected in 2019 and 2023.

In March 2026, Brad was elected by his fellow MLAs as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, a role that he currently holds. As Speaker, in addition to his duties in the House, Brad also chairs the Legislative Assembly Management Committee.

Brad served as Deputy Speaker from March 2025 to March 2026, and as Government Whip from October 2024 to March 2025.

Before taking on these roles, Brad held a number of ministerial portfolios, including Social Development and Housing (February 2021–July 2022), Education and Lifelong Learning (May 2019–February 2021), and Environment, Water, and Climate Change (May 2019–February 2020).

While a member of the Official Opposition from 2015 to 2019, Brad served as the Official Opposition Whip and Opposition Critic for Communities, Land and Environment; Finance; and Acadian and Francophone Affairs. He also chaired the Public Accounts Committee.

Outside of his work as an MLA, Brad is very involved in his community. He has coached minor sports and is a member of Central Queens United Church. He enjoys playing old-timers hockey in North Rustico, and he sings and plays guitar at local ceilidhs, kitchen parties and benefits.

Before entering public life, Brad worked as an information systems analyst for over twenty-four years. His experience includes managing an information systems team in Ottawa’s high-tech sector.

Brad holds an Honours degree from the University of Waterloo, with majors in science and business and minors in physics and computer science. He also completed the university’s co-operative education program.

The son of two high-school teachers, Brad grew up in Northern Ontario on a mixed farm specializing in beef and sweet corn. Throughout his youth, he loved sports, 4-H, music and academics.