Atlantica Party

LEADER

Jonathan is a direct descendent of United Empire Loyalists who settled along the Nine Mile River in Hants County, Nova Scotia after the disbanding of the 84th Regiment of Foot in 1784. Jonathan grew up in West Gore, Hants County and in Halifax so he is surprised that he was born in Adelaide, Australia on January 27, 1964.

He graduated first in his class from Dartmouth Academy, earned an undergraduate degree in Physics at Dalhousie, graduated first in his year from DalTech with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He completed his Masters in Computer Science at the University of Rochester in New York and earned his MBA at Dalhousie’s School of Business Administration. All of his degrees were completed on full scholarships.

Like many Atlantic Canadians Jonathan had to leave the region to pursue his chosen career in investment research. He lived in Toronto for ten years working for various investment companies including Canada’s largest pension plan and a prominent hedge fund.

The Atlantica Party of Nova Scotia

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He moved back home a few years ago to be closer to his family and because he missed Atlantic Canada. Soon after he joined a local political debating group made up of private citizens, which evolved into The Atlantica Party. Jonathan has been the leader of The Atlantica Party since November 17, 2006 and has been tasked with the party’s development.

He lives in Bedford, Nova Scotia with his wife Lynn and their dog Titania. Jonathan’s son in-law (Scott) resides with his wife and family in Minnesota.

Jonathan is the owner of Occam Research & Trading Ltd. a local investment research firm, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) and is an active member of the Market Technicians Association, Mensa, and the CFA Institute.