Hubert James Seamans (born June 30, 1951), is a businessman and former political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Riverview in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1985 to 1991 as a Liberal member.

Hubert James Seamans
MLA for Riverview
In office
1985–1991
Preceded byBrenda Robertson
Succeeded byGordon Willden
Personal details
BornJune 30, 1951
Saint George, New Brunswick
Political partyLiberal
Occupationbusinessman, banker

He was born in Saint George, New Brunswick, the son of Whitman Hubert Seamans and Jean Nells MacDonald. He was educated at Mount Allison University, the Royal Roads Military College and the University of New Brunswick. In 1973, Seamans married Elizabeth Ann McLaughlin. Seamans served on the town council for Riverview. He was first elected to the provincial assembly in a 1985 by-election held after Brenda Robertson was named to the Canadian Senate. He was Minister of Municipal Affairs from 1989 to 1991.

He owns Seahold Investments Inc. of Moncton, New Brunswick which provides bridge financing to people awaiting insurance claim settlements due to motor vehicle accidents. He worked in personal and corporate lending with a major Canadian chartered bank. He was a partner in a building supply business for twenty three years. He was the President of a private venture capital group in New Brunswick.[1]

References edit

  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1988, PG Normandin
New Brunswick provincial government of Frank McKenna
Cabinet post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Vaughn Blaney Minister of Municipal Affairs
1989–1991
Marcelle Mersereau