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Danny Graham

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About Danny Graham

Danny Graham was a Canadian politician.

Danny Graham is a lawyer and former politician in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Early life Born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Graham is the son of former senator Al Graham. Raised in Sydney, he attended St. Francis Xavier University where he earned the Blizzard Award and the Larkin Trophy for student achievement. He later earned his law degree at Dalhousie University.

Career Before entering politics, Graham practised as both a corporate and defence lawyer. He also worked for two years as a special adviser in the federal Justice Department.

Graham was chosen as the leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party from April 2002 to January 2004, and was succeeded by Francis MacKenzie. He served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the riding of Halifax Citadel from August 2003 until his resignation from provincial politics on October 7, 2005.

In 2012, he became CEO of Engage Nova Scotia, a not-for-profit organization.

Personal life Graham's wife Sheelagh Nolan was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after he became leader of the Liberal Party. He left provincial politics to care for her. She died on May 1, 2006.

Nolan and Graham have three sons, Patrick, Andrew, and Colin. Graham currently lives in Halifax.

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Important facts

Born
Antigonish
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Schulich School of Law, St. Francis Xavier University
Positions held
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Also known as
Daniel Graham

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Canadian politician

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Danny Graham

· Wikidata: Q5220393

· DBpedia: Danny Graham (Halifax, Nova Scotia politician)

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