Brian Gallant
Brian Alexander Gallant (born April 27, 1982) is a Canadian politician. He is the 33rd and current Premier of New Brunswick since October 7, 2014.[2] Before, he was Leader of the Opposition.
Brian Gallant | |
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| 33rd Premier of New Brunswick | |
| Assumed office October 7, 2014 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | Graydon Nicholas Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau |
| Preceded by | David Alward |
| Attorney General of New Brunswick | |
| Assumed office May 11, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Serge Rousselle |
| Leader of the Opposition of New Brunswick | |
| In office April 30, 2013 – October 7, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Victor Boudreau |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Fitch |
| Leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Association | |
| Assumed office October 27, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Shawn Graham Victor Boudreau (interim) |
| Member of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly for Shediac Bay-Dieppe Kent (2013-2014) | |
| Assumed office April 15, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Shawn Graham[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brian Alexander Gallant April 27, 1982 Shediac Bridge, New Brunswick |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Karine Lavoie (m. 2017) |
| Occupation | Politician, Lawyer |
At age 32, he was the second youngest Premier of New Brunswick to assume office. Currently, at age 42, Gallant is the youngest premier in Canada.
References
- ↑ Member for Kent, riding was split for the next election and Gallant ran in new seat of Shediac Bay-Dieppe
- ↑ "Brian Gallant". Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick. May 1, 2013. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2014.