John Lohr

John Abraham Lohr is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Nova Scotia [House of Assembly] in the 2013 [Nova Scotia general election|2013 provincial election]. A member of the Progressive Conservative Association of [Nova Scotia|Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia], he represents the electoral district of Kings North.

Early life

Lohr was born in Nova Scotia to first-generation Dutch immigrants who arrived in Canada at Halifax's Pier 21 in 1958.

Business career

In 1987, Lohr purchased his father's farm and developed it into a multi-faceted agri-business which grew numerous fruits and vegetables. In 1999, Lohr purchased and rebranded a spice processing company, Farmer John's Herbs and in 2017, he sold the farm and the spice company to his two oldest sons.

Political career

Lohr was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2013 provincial election. He was re-elected in the 2017 provincial election and again in the 2021 election.
On January 8, 2018, Lohr announced his candidacy for the 2018 [Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia leadership election|leadership] of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia. He finished in third place.
On August 31, 2021, Lohr was made the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as well as Minister responsible for the Emergency Management Office and Military Relations.