Allan Campbell (politician)
Allan V. Campbell | |
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MLA for Souris-Elmira | |
In office June 12, 2007 – October 18, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Andy Mooney |
Succeeded by | Colin LaVie |
Personal details | |
Born | May 21, 1969 Souris, Prince Edward Island |
Political party | Liberal |
Occupation | fisherman |
Allan V. Campbell is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the 2007 provincial election. He represented the electoral district of Souris-Elmira as a member of the Liberal Party.
He served as Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning in the Executive Council of Prince Edward Island.[1] He formerly served as Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture.[2]
After completing his Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Prince Edward Island, he purchased a fishing operation. He had a 15-year career in the fishery, and retired when he was appointed as Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture.[3]
He was defeated in the 2011 provincial election by Colin LaVie and upon his defeat was promptly appointed as Chief of Staff to the Premier of Prince Edward Island.
References
- ↑ "Campbell moves to Innovation in Ghiz's 1st cabinet shuffle". CBC News. January 13, 2009. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ↑ "Four new ministers spearheading province's resource sectors". Charlottetown, PEI: The Guardian. June 13, 2007. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ↑ "Campbell, Hon. Allan V.". Telephone Directory. Retrieved 2010-05-28.