Irvin William Akerley, CM (24 November 1904[1] – 11 March 1995) was a Nova Scotia businessman and politician.
Born in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, the son of Harry and Margaret MacLeod Akerley, he was a businessman in Dartmouth running his own businesses and working for others.
In 1978, Akerley was made a Member of the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honour, "for the efforts he has devoted to the improvement of life in Nova Scotia, more especially while holding provincial cabinet posts.
Also for contributions to the business and community life of Dartmouth during and after his terms as alderman and mayor".
[6] Akerley Campus of the Nova Scotia Community College is named in his honour.