David Alward
Premier of New Brunswick from 2010 to 2014 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Nathan Alward (born December 2, 1959) is a Canadian politician, who served as the 32nd premier of New Brunswick, 2010 to 2014.
Quick Facts 32nd Premier of New Brunswick, Monarch ...
David Alward | |
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32nd Premier of New Brunswick | |
In office October 12, 2010 – October 7, 2014 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | Graydon Nicholas |
Preceded by | Shawn Graham |
Succeeded by | Brian Gallant |
Member of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly for Woodstock Carleton (2014–2015) | |
In office June 7, 1999 – May 22, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Bruce Smith |
Succeeded by | Stewart Fairgrieve |
Personal details | |
Born | David Nathan Alward (1959-12-02) December 2, 1959 (age 64) Beverly, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Citizenship | Canada United States (until 2015) |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse | Rhonda Lynn Stairs |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.[1] |
Occupation | politician |
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Alward has been a member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick since 1999 and has been the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. His party was defeated on September 22, 2014, and Alward resigned as Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick leader on September 23, 2014.[2] On April 24, 2015, Alward was named Canadian consul general in Boston.[3]