Nick McGrath

The Honourable
Nick McGrath
MHA
Minister of Transportation and Works of Newfoundland and Labrador
In office
October 9, 2013 – September 29, 2014
Preceded by Paul Davis
Succeeded by David Brazil
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
for Labrador West
Incumbent
Assumed office
October 27, 2011
Preceded by Jim Baker
Minister of Service NL of Newfoundland and Labrador
In office
October 19, 2012 – October 9, 2013
Preceded by Paul Davis
Succeeded by Dan Crummell
Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs of Newfoundland and Labrador
In office
October 28, 2011 – October 19, 2012
Preceded by New Office
Succeeded by Felix Collins
Personal details
Born St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Political party Progressive Conservative
Residence Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador
Occupation Businessman

Nick McGrath MHA is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

McGrath was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2011 provincial election and represents the electoral district of Labrador West. He has previously served as Minister of Transportation and Works, Minister of Service NL and Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs. Before entering provincial politics McGrath was a town councilor in Labrador City, President of Combined Councils of Labrador, and a businessman in Labrador West.

Background

McGrath was born and raised in St. John's before moving to the mining area of Labrador West in the 1970s. He has run six businesses in the area and is a longtime volunteer. Prior to his election as MHA he served on the Labrador City Town Council and was President of Combined Council of Labrador.[1][2]

In August 2011, McGrath defeated Peter McCormick and Olympic gold medalist Mark Nichols to win the Progressive Conservative nomination in the district of Labrador West.[3] In the October provincial election McGrath was elected as the MHA, winning 51 percent of the popular vote.[4][5][6] On October 28, 2011, McGrath was sworn in as the Minister for Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs, and the Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector.[7]

McGrath resigned as Minister of Transportation and Works on September 29, 2014, following a report by the Auditor General which indicated McGrath pushed through the cancellation of a multi-million dollar contract within hours without notifying senior government officials or the premier. Premier Paul Davis stated that he would have asked for McGrath's resignation had he not quit first.[8]

Electoral record

Labrador West - Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2011
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive ConservativeNick McGrath 1,844 50.97 +0.18
     NDP Tom Harris 1,181 32.64 -9.95
     Liberal Karen Oldford 593 16.39 +9.78

References

  1. ↑ "Nick McGrath Biography". Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  2. ↑ Stewart, Michelle (15 February 2010). "McGrath moves to top shelf". The Aurora. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  3. ↑ "McGrath wins PC nomination". The Aurora. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  4. ↑ "Plenty of new faces heading to Confederation Building". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 12 October 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
  5. ↑ Higdon, Danielle (12 October 2011). "Back in Blue". The Aurora. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  6. ↑ Dunham, Ty (17 October 2011). "McGrath is Ready to Work on his Promises". The Aurora. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  7. ↑ "Premier Dunderdale Appoints New Cabinet, Announces Departmental Restructuring". Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. 28 October 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  8. ↑ "Nick McGrath quits cabinet over paving fiasco". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 29 September 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.

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