Mitch Murphy

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Mitch Murphy (born October 28, 1962) is a Canadian politician, in the province of Prince Edward Island. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, from 1996 to 2007. He is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.

[edit] Career

A graduate of the University of Prince Edward Island with a graduate degree in education from Saint Mary's University, Murphy served in the PEI Cabinet in a variety of different positions: Minister of Community Affairs and Attorney General (1996-98), Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs (1996-2003), Minister of Technology and Environment (1998-2000), Provincial Treasurer (2003-07), Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission (2003-07), Minister Responsible for the PEI Harness Racing Commission (2003-07).

[edit] Personal life

Murphy lives in Kensington, Prince Edward Island with his wife Anne Marie and two daughters, Emily and Mairead.