Danny Graham

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Danny Graham was a politician in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Graham grew up in Antigonish and Sydney, Nova Scotia. He attended St. FX University where he was the recipient of each of the Blizzard Award and the Larkin Trophy for student achievement. He later earned his law degree at Dalhousie University.

He worked in the business of commercial real estate and practiced law both as a corporate lawyer and as a defence lawyer. He is an activist for Restorative Justice and is also a volunteer for organisations that provide support for people with disabilities

He was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the riding of Halifax Citadel from August 2003 until his resignation on October 7, 2005. He was the leader of the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia from April 2002, until January 2004, and was succeeded by Francis MacKenzie.

Graham's wife, Sheelagh Nolan, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer soon after Graham won the leadership. On May 1, 2006, she lost her battle to cancer.

Nolan and Graham have three sons; Patrick, Andrew and Colin.