Charles F. Cox was born and raised in Truro, Nova Scotia and has been practicing law for more than 40 years.
Prior to joining Burchell MacDougall in 2024, Charles spent time as a lawyer in both Dartmouth and Halifax before returning to his hometown of Truro to open his own practice called C F. Cox Law Office.
Charles possesses a Bachelor of Business Administration from St. Mary’s University and a Bachelor of Law from Dalhousie University. Since 2010, Charles has completed the Chartered Director Program from McMaster University, receiving the designation C. Dir.
In 2012, Charles completed the Audit Committee Certified course from McMaster University, receiving the designation A.C.C. He has served on several boards at the executive level as chairperson, treasurer and secretary. Charles has held numerous executive and non-executive positions and remains an active community member of Truro and the surrounding community.
Professional Qualifications & Education
Fundamentals of Strategic Planning - Canadian Management Centre (2011-2012)
Fundamentals of Finance - Canadian Management Centre (2011-2012)
Advanced Leadership Communication - Canadian Management Centre (2011-2012)
Audit Committee Courses - McMaster University (2011)
Directors Course - McMaster University (2010)
Nova Scotia Bar Admission (1977)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Dalhousie University (1977)
Bachelor of Business Administration - Saint Mary’s University (1972)
Professional Associations & Membership in Community Organizations
Legal Counsel, Truro Homeless Outreach Society
FTB Screening Panel for Non-Adjudicative Government Positions
Advisory Board Member, Global Healthcare
Former Advisory Board Member, Kerr Controls Ltd.
Former Chairperson, Truro Tourism Committee
Former Church Deacon, First Baptist Church Truro
Former Police Commissioner and Vice Chair, Truro Police Commission
Former Member, Truro Rotary Club
Former Chairperson, Colchester Hospital Foundation
Former Vice-Chairman of the Board of Management, First Baptist Church
Former Director, Truro Chamber of Commerce
Former Secretary/Treasurer, Colchester Hospital Foundation
Former Secretary, Board for Christian Education
Founding Director, Brookfield Cement Plant Liaison Committee
Former Commodore, Shortt’s Lake Yacht Club
Former Chairperson, Truro Audit Committee
Former Director, Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation
Former Director, Atlantic Lotto Corporation
Former Deputy Mayor, Truro, Nova Scotia
Former Town Councillor, Truro, Nove Scotia
