Darrell Dexter
Darrell Dexter (born September 10, 1957)[1] is a Canadian lawyer, journalist and former naval officer. He was the 27th Premier of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia from 2009 to 2013. Dexter was a part of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party. He was the first NDP premier in Atlantic Canada.
Darrell Dexter | |
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27th Premier of Nova Scotia | |
In office June 19, 2009 – October 22, 2013 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | Mayann Francis John James Grant |
Preceded by | Rodney MacDonald |
Succeeded by | Stephen McNeil |
Leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party | |
In office June 2001 – November 23, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Helen MacDonald |
Succeeded by | Maureen MacDonald (interim) |
Leader of the Opposition of Nova Scotia | |
In office June 2001 – June 19, 2009 | |
Premier | John Hamm Rodney MacDonald |
Preceded by | Robert Chisholm |
Succeeded by | Stephen McNeil |
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Cole Harbour Dartmouth-Cole Harbour (1998-2003) | |
In office August 5, 2003 – October 8, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Alan Mitchell |
Succeeded by | Tony Ince |
Personal details | |
Born | Halifax, Nova Scotia | September 10, 1957
Political party | New Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Kelly Wilson |
Alma mater | Dalhousie University University of King's College |
Profession | |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Canadian Forces |
Rank | Sub-Lieutenant |