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Mark McLane

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Mark McLane
BERJAYA
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for
Cornwall-Meadowbank
In office
November 15, 2021  March 17, 2026
Preceded byHeath MacDonald
Succeeded byTayte Willows
Personal details
Born(1970-02-11)February 11, 1970
DiedMarch 17, 2026(2026-03-17) (aged 56)
PartyProgressive Conservative
Alma materUniversity of Prince Edward Island

Mark McLane (February 11, 1970 – March 17, 2026) was a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in a by-election on November 15, 2021.[1] He represented the electoral district of Cornwall-Meadowbank as a member of the Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party.[2]

He was re-elected in the 2023 general election.[3] McLane served in the Executive Council of Prince Edward Island as Minister of Finance under premier Dennis King, and as Minister of Health and Wellness under premier Rob Lantz.[4]

He took a leave of absence from the legislature in January 2026 due to health reasons.[5] McLane died from an unspecified illness on March 17, 2026, at the age of 56.[6][7][4]

Electoral record

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2023 Prince Edward Island general election: Cornwall-Meadowbank
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeMark McLane1,75054.76+14.74
GreenTayte Willows77524.25+0.86
LiberalDon Leary61119.12-14.09
New DemocraticLarry Hale601.88-1.50
Total valid votes 3,19699.50
Total rejected ballots 160.50
Turnout 3,21268.49+13.10
Eligible voters 4,690
Progressive Conservative hold Swing +6.94
Source(s)
Prince Edward Island provincial by-election, November 15, 2021: Cornwall-Meadowbank
Resignation of Heath MacDonald
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
Progressive ConservativeMark McLane98240.02+22.47$45,007.75
LiberalJane MacIsaac81533.21-14.69$12,077.11
GreenTodd MacLean57423.39-9.76$12,025.33
New DemocraticLarry Hale833.38+1.98$1,873.22
Total valid votes/expense limit 2,454100.00 $53,910.85
Turnout 2,45455.38−24.90
Eligible voters 4,431
Progressive Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +18.58
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References

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  1. "Hon. Mark McLane". Belvedere Funeral Home. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  2. Stu Neatby, "P.E.I. Progressive Conservative Mark McLane wins byelection in Cornwall-Meadowbank". SaltWire Network, November 15, 2021.
  3. Ross, Shane (April 4, 2023). "Who's in, who's out: Meet the new Legislative Assembly of P.E.I." CBC News.
  4. 1 2 "P.E.I. MLA and cabinet minister Mark McLane has died". CBC News. March 17, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  5. "P.E.I. health minister dealing with 'personal health issue,' premier says | CBC News". CBC. Archived from the original on February 12, 2026. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  6. "Hon. Mark McLane". Legislative Assembly. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  7. Lantz, Rob (March 17, 2026). "Statement by Premier Lantz on the passing of Minister Mark McLane". Government of Prince Edward Island. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
  8. "2023 Election CEO Report" (PDF). Elections PEI. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  9. Garrity, Tim (March 21, 2022). Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of PEI: 2021 By-Election, District 16, Cornwall-Meadowbank (PDF) (Report). Elections Prince Edward Island. Retrieved April 5, 2023.