Danny Graham (Halifax MLA)

Danny Graham
MLA for Halifax Citadel
In office
2003–2005
Preceded by Jane Purves
Succeeded by Leonard Preyra
Personal details
Born Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Political party Liberal

Danny Graham is a lawyer and former politician in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Early life

Born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Graham is the son of former senator Al Graham. Raised in Sydney, he attended St. Francis Xavier University where he earned the Blizzard Award and the Larkin Trophy for student achievement. He later earned his law degree at Dalhousie University.

Career

Before entering politics, Graham practised as both a corporate and defence lawyer. He also worked for two years as a special adviser in the federal Justice Department.[1]

Graham was chosen as the leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party from April 2002,[2][3] and was succeeded by Francis MacKenzie. He served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the riding of Halifax Citadel from August 2003[4] until his resignation from provincial politics on October 7, 2005.[5]

Graham's wife Sheelagh Nolan was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after he became leader of the Liberal Party. He left provincial politics to care for her. She died on May 1, 2006.[6]

Personal life

Nolan and Graham have three sons, Patrick, Andrew, and Colin.[6] Graham currently lives in Halifax.

References

  1. ↑ "N.S. Liberal leader quits". The Globe and Mail. December 16, 2003. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Graham grabs Grit leadership". The Chronicle Herald. April 14, 2002. Archived from the original on August 4, 2004. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Nova Scotia Liberal leader leaving job". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. December 16, 2003. Retrieved May 19, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Citadel won by one of largest margins ever". The Chronicle Herald. August 6, 2003. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Halifax Citadel Byelection June 27" (Press release). Government of Nova Scotia. April 5, 2006. Retrieved May 19, 2012.
  6. 1 2 "Wife of former Liberal leader dies". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. May 1, 2006. Retrieved May 19, 2012.

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