Harry Verran
| Harry Verran | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for South West Nova | |
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In office October 25, 1993 – June 2, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Coline Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Mark Muise |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
6 July 1930 Placentia, Newfoundland |
| Died |
18 October 2015 (aged 85) Meadowvale, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession | businessman, photographer, sailor |
Harry James Verran (6 July 1930 – 18 October 2015) was a Canadian politician and member of the Canadian House of Commons for South West Nova from 1993 to 1997. By career, he was a businessman, photographer and sailor.
Early life
Verran was born in Placentia, Newfoundland to James Placidious Verran and Mary Josephine Byrne. In 1949, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served for twenty years. As a photographer, he served on HMCS Bonaventure and HMCS Magnificent.[1]
Political career
Verran won the South West Nova electoral district for the Liberal party in the 1993 federal election during the Liberals large majority government.[2] He was able to win the district as a Liberal in part due to his socially conservative views, including campaigning against same-sex marriage.[3] In the 1997 federal election, Verran campaigned in the West Nova riding but was defeated by Progressive Conservative candidate Mark Muise.[4]
Verran died on 18 October 2015.[1]
References
- 1 2 In Memory of Harry James Verran Middleton Funeral Home
- ↑ "Atlantic region hands Liberals near-clean sweep". The Chronicle Herald. 26 October 1993. Archived from the original on 20 July 2001. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ↑ Petition openparliament.ca
- ↑ "West Nova's voice will be heard, Muise vows". The Chronicle Herald. 3 July 1997. Archived from the original on 27 July 2001. Retrieved 2014-09-30.