Shawn Graham
Canadian politician, Premier of New Brunswick
Born
February 22nd, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as the 31st Premier of New Brunswick from 2006 to 2010. Elected leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Party in 2002. Represented the riding of Kent until 2010. Focused on economic development and infrastructure projects during tenure as Premier. Implemented a number of policies aimed at revitalizing the provincial economy.
Served as Premier of New Brunswick
Implemented economic development policies
Led the New Brunswick Liberal Party
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