Webster, George

District #19 Borden-Kinkora

Mr. Webster was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the general election of May 2007, representing the district of Borden-Kinkora. On January 12, 2009 he was appointed Minister of Agriculture. Prior to his present appointment, Mr. Webster was appointed Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry in June 2007

Mr. Webster ran a family farming operation for over 30 years and is well-known for his commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable farming practices. He received several provincial and national awards – including the Canadian Agri-Food Award of Excellence for Environmental Stewardship and the Honourable Gilbert R. Clements Award for Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture – for establishing Maple Plains Agro Environmental Site to demonstrate sustainable farming practices.

A member of the North Tryon Presbyterian Church, Mr. Webster has always been an active contributor to his community. He has served as a board member of the Bedeque Bay Environmental Management Association and the Kensington Country Store, as President of the PEI Snowmobile Association, and as a member of the Central Development Corporation. He has also been an active member of agriculture industry organizations including the Federation of Agriculture and the PEI Potato Board.

Mr. Webster and his wife Wendy live in Middleton. They have two grown children, Troy and Tamie.