Rick Brewer

Rick Brewer
MLA for Southwest Miramichi
In office
2003–2010
Preceded by Norm Betts
Succeeded by Jake Stewart
Personal details
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s) Ruth Ferreyra[1]

Rick Brewer (born in Stanley, New Brunswick) is a New Brunswick businessman and politician, and a former assistant pastor.

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Early life

Brewer was the son of Richard C. Brewer and Emma Hanson. He was an assistant pastor in the Pentecostal Church. For most of his life, Brewer has been involved in business, largely in the grocery industry. He has been involved in the grocery industry for the past 33 years, beginning with the wholesale business at Willett Foods and The Food Group Inc. He then entered the retail market as the manager and supervisor of five convenience stores.

Political career

He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the 2003 election to represent the riding of Southwest Miramichi defeating cabinet minister Norman Betts. A Liberal, he has been the critic for the Department of Supply and Services since the election. On July 6, 2006 he was named chair of the Opposition's Petroleum Products Pricing Task Force, established in the wake of gas price regulation taking effect in New Brunswick on July 1.

He was re-elected in the 2006 election despite a strong challenge from former MLA Brent Taylor. Following the election, on November 7, 2006, he was named whip for the government caucus. On November 12, 2008, he was added to the cabinet. He served as Minister of Human Resources and Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs until September 2010. Presently (fall of 2010) Rick & Ruth are involved in building a school in Iquitos, Peru. As well resently Rick received his Clergy license with Faith Christian Fellowship of Canada www.fcfcanada.ca/churches-and-ministries/ .

Personal life

Brewer is married with two children and operates a convenience store in Boiestown.

References

  1. ^ "Biographies of Members 2004". Government of New Brunswick. http://www.gnb.ca/legis/publications/2004e_bios.pdf. Retrieved 2009-12-06. 
Provincial Government of Shawn Graham
Cabinet Posts (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Wally Stiles Minister of Human Resources
2008–
incumbent
Special Cabinet Responsibilities
Predecessor Title Successor
Ed Doherty Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs
2008–
incumbent

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