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.
Former Chairperson, Truro Audit Committee
Former Chairperson, Colchester East Hants Hospital Foundation
Former Director, Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation
Former Director, Atlantic Lotto Corporation
Former Deputy Mayor, Truro, NS
Former Town Councillor, Truro, NS
Former Deacon of the church, Truro, NS
Volunteer and Community Activities
Legal Counsel – Truro Homeless Outreach Society (2018-Present)
FTB Screening Panel for Non-Adjudicative Government Positions (2018-Present)
Advisory Board – Global Healthcare start-up company (2017-Present)
Advisory Board – Kerr Controls Ltd. (2006-2012)
Chairperson of the Truro Tourism Committee (1996-2012)
Church Deacon – First Baptist Church Truro (1995-2005)
Police Commissioner and Vice Chair of the Truro Police Commission (1997-2005)
Involved in Fundraising for MS Bike Ride (1998-2001)
Truro Rotary Club member, serving on volunteer committees (1997-2000)
Chairperson of the Truro Hospital Foundation (1997-1998)
Vice-Chairman of the Board of Management for First Baptist Church (1995-1997)
Director of the Truro Chamber of Commerce (1994-1997)
Secretary/Treasurer of the Truro Hospital Foundation (1993-1997)
Chairman of the Truro Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee (1993-1995)
Secretary of the Board for Christian Education, Truro NS (1990-1995)
Fundraising and ticket sales for C.N.I.B Visions Luncheon (1991-1993)
Founding Director of Brookfield Cement Plant Liaison Committee (1989-1993)
Commodore of the Shortt’s Lake Yacht Club (1985-1987)
