[1] He represented the district of Dartmouth East first as a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party and subsequently as an Independent.

In 2015, Younger was removed from cabinet and the Liberal caucus after invoking parliamentary privilege in order to avoid giving testimony at a criminal trial.

[4] He then ran a television production, corporate social responsibility, and communications consulting company prior to entering politics.

[3] During his time as an elected representative, Younger was recognized for his community and regional accomplishments including the development of a redevelopment plan for the Main Street business district in Dartmouth,[6] his work improving Shubie Park and the Shubenacadie Canal system,[7] and his role in the construction of the Dartmouth Community Centre.

[12][13] On November 5, 2015, Younger was removed from his cabinet position and the Liberal caucus, after he invoked parliamentary privilege in order to unilaterally excuse himself from attending as a witness at the criminal trial of a woman accused of assaulting him.