Lord, we come before You to consider Hon. Cory Deagle, who represents the constituents in Montague–Kilmuir. We pray for his role as Minister of Health and Wellness. This is a big undertaking, and we pray that as he prepares for what is on his agenda for each day, that You, Lord, will help him. If he feels overwhelmed, may he turn to You, Father, to give him discernment and courage to carry out the duties assigned to him. Lord, regardless of whether he feels weak or strong, we pray that he will come into a strong encounter with You, the Lord God Almighty. We pray all of this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.
Cory Deagle was first elected as the MLA for Montague-Kilmuir in the general election of 2019 and was re-elected on April 3rd, 2023. At 27 years of age, Cory was the youngest MLA elected to office in the 2019 election. Cory is an active community volunteer who is extensively involved with youth and amateur sports, serving as a coach and referee for minor hockey and soccer. Cory has served as Past President of the Montague Minor Hockey Association, a former chair of the Norsemen Memorial Hockey Tournament, and is currently co-chair of the Eastern Eagles Soccer Tournament.Cory is a graduate of Montague Regional High School and the University of Prince Edward Island and previously worked as a legislative assistant at the Office of the Official Opposition. Cory resides on Union Road.Cory was named as Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture in April 2023. He previously served as Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. He has also served as Government Whip, Chair of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, and Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. Cory resigned as Minister of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture on February 26, 2025, to run for the leadership of the PEI Progressive Conservative Party.