Danny Graham
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Danny Graham is a lawyer and former politician in Nova Scotia
, Canada
.
Born in Antigonish
, 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
.
Graham worked in commercial, real estate, corporate and defence law and was an activist for the province's Restorative Justice
programs, as well as a volunteer for organizations supporting the disabled.
Graham was chosen as the leader of the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia
from April 2002, until 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.
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. His middle son Andrew finished a successful year with the Taylor Made Security Titans in the Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League. It was a breakout season in which he compiled 17 goals and 24 assists.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Born in Antigonish
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Antigonish is a Canadian town in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. The town is home to St. Francis Xavier University and the oldest continuous highland games in North America.-History:...
, Graham is the son of former senator Al Graham
Alasdair Graham
Alasdair Bernard Graham, PC is a Canadian politician, journalist and businessman.-Career:Graham attempted to win a seat in the Canadian House of Commons in the 1958 election from Nova Scotia, but was defeated in the attempt. In 1972, he was appointed to the Canadian Senate by Pierre Trudeau...
. Raised in Sydney
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Sydney is a Canadian urban community in the province of Nova Scotia. It is situated on the east coast of Cape Breton Island and is administratively part of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality....
, he attended St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University is a post-secondary institution located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The school was founded in 1853, but did not offer degrees until 1868. The university has approximately 5000 students.-History:...
where he earned the Blizzard Award and the Larkin Trophy for student achievement. He later earned his law degree at Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is a public research university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The university comprises eleven faculties including Schulich School of Law and Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine. It also includes the faculties of architecture, planning and engineering located at...
.
Graham worked in commercial, real estate, corporate and defence law and was an activist for the province's Restorative Justice
Restorative justice
Restorative justice is an approach to justice that focuses on the needs of victims, offenders, as well as the involved community, instead of satisfying abstract legal principles or punishing the offender...
programs, as well as a volunteer for organizations supporting the disabled.
Graham was chosen as the leader of the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia
Liberal Party of Nova Scotia
The Liberal Party of Nova Scotia is a political party in Nova Scotia, Canada.-Origins:The party is descended from the pre-Confederation Reformers in Nova Scotia who coalesced around Joseph Howe demanding the institution of responsible government...
from April 2002, until January 2004, and was succeeded by Francis MacKenzie
Francis MacKenzie
Francis MacKenzie Francis MacKenzie Francis MacKenzie (born May 7, 1960 in Sydney, Nova Scotia is a former leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. He won the leadership for the party on October 23, 2004.-Early life:...
. He served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Legislative Assembly
A Member of the Legislative Assembly or a Member of the Legislature , is a representative elected by the voters of a constituency to the legislature or legislative assembly of a sub-national jurisdiction....
(MLA) for the riding
Electoral district (Canada)
An electoral district in Canada, also known as a constituency or a riding, is a geographical constituency upon which Canada's representative democracy is based...
of Halifax Citadel from August 2003 until his resignation from provincial politics on October 7, 2005.
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. His middle son Andrew finished a successful year with the Taylor Made Security Titans in the Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League. It was a breakout season in which he compiled 17 goals and 24 assists.