Martin, a caucus mate of Timiskaming MP Arnold Peters, elected the same year, went on to establish himself as a forceful and effective representative of the working people of the Timmins area.

He sought re-election in 1968 and 1972 but was defeated by the Liberal candidate, Jean Roy.

Martin was an advocate for assistance for the gold mines in the Porcupine camp.

He also spoke against the arcane divorce laws that existed in Canada prior to 1968.

He was also a real estate broker and owned an operated the Parkview Motel in Timmins.