Bill Casey
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- Bill Casey can also refer to former CIA director, William J. Casey.
| William D. Casey | |
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Member of Parliament
for Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley |
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| Assumed office 2004 |
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| Preceded by | new riding |
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Member of Parliament
for Cumberland—Colchester |
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| In office 1997 – 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Dianne Brushett |
| Succeeded by | riding dissolved |
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Member of Parliament
for Cumberland—Colchester |
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| In office 1988 – 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Robert C. Coates |
| Succeeded by | Dianne Brushett |
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| Born | February 19, 1945 Amherst, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Independent(2007-present) |
| Other political affiliations |
Progressive Conservative (1988-2004) Conservative (2004-2007) |
| Spouse | Rosemary Casey |
| Residence | Amherst |
| Profession | Businessman, Stockbroker |
William D. Casey, MP (born February 19, 1945 in Amherst, Nova Scotia) is a Canadian politician. He currently sits as an independent Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons.
Casey was a businessman and stockbroker before going into politics. He was first elected, as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, to represent the riding of Cumberland—Colchester in the 1988 election. In common with almost every other PC Member of Parliament (MP) in the 1993 election he lost his seat, in his case being defeated by Liberal candidate Dianne Brushett.
In the 1997 election, he retook the seat, defeating Brushett, and has represented it since then. In 2004, the PCs merged into the new Conservative Party.
He was the deputy whip of the Official Opposition from 2004 until the 2006 election, and had served as the Progressive Conservative critic of Transport, International Trade, National Revenue, and Foreign Affairs in the past.
When the Conservatives' 2007 budget was released, Casey praised it, saying "I have never seen a budget that has had more in it for the people of my riding than this one does." [1] However, on June 5, 2007, he voted against it, claiming that it broke the Atlantic Accord with his province and Newfoundland and Labrador. He has since been expelled from the Conservative caucus, and sits as an Independent MP [2]. He styles himself as an Independent Progressive Conservative.[3]
In October of 2007, the Conservative Party riding association in Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley renominated Casey as its candidate for the next election. The party's head office refused to accept Casey's nomination, and suspended the association's board. [4]
On January 31, 2008, Casey underwent surgery for prostate cancer. His surgery was a success and all the cancer was removed. Casey previously had to have a cancerous growth removed from his back. He said he will keep his seat and will run in the next election. [5]
[edit] References
- ^ MP Casey surprised at controversy caused by budget, The Truro Daily News, March 22, 2007
- ^ Tory MP ejected from caucus after budget vote, CBC.ca, June 5, 2007
- ^ N.S. premier urges revolt against federal budget, CTV.ca, June 10, 2007
- ^ "Riding uproar over Tories' decision to oust executive", CanWest News Service, October 29, 2007.
- ^ Surgery a success Bill Casey recovering at home following prostate operation, Amherstdaily.com, February 3, 2008
