Shawn Graham
Shawn Michael Graham, MLA (born February 22, 1968) is a New Brunswick politician, who served as the 31st Premier of New Brunswick. He received a Bachelor of Physical Education Degree in 1991 and a Bachelor of Education Degree in 1993, he worked for New Brunswick's civil service before being elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in 1998. He was elected leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Party in 2002 and became premier after his party captured a majority of seats in the 2006 election. After being elected, Graham initiated a number of sometimes controversial changes to provincial policy especially in the areas of health care, education and energy. His party was defeated in the New Brunswick provincial election held September 27, 2010, and Graham resigned as Liberal leader on November 9, 2010.
Read more about Shawn Graham: Early Career, Leadership Campaign, Toward The 2003 Election, Graham's Leadership Questioned, Towards The 2006 Election, Premier of New Brunswick
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