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Darrell Dexter

Darrell Dexter is no longer a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Full Name:
Darrell Dexter

Year of Birth:
1957

Birth Place:
Milton, N.S., Canada

ConstituencyStart Date
Cole HarbourJune 9, 2009 — September 7, 2013
Cole HarbourJune 13, 2006 — May 5, 2009
Cole HarbourAugust 5, 2003 — May 13, 2006
Dartmouth-Cole Harbour July 27, 1999 — July 5, 2003
Dartmouth-Cole Harbour March 24, 1998 — June 18, 1999

Party History

  • New Democratic Party
    (March 24, 1998 — September 7, 2013)

Position History

  • Party Leader (NDP)
    (June 3, 2001 — November 23, 2013)
  • Premier
    (June 19, 2009 — October 22, 2013)
  • President of the Executive Council
    (June 19, 2009 — October 22, 2013)
  • Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
    (June 19, 2009 — October 22, 2013)
  • Minister of Policy and Priorities
    (July 9, 2009 — October 22, 2013)
  • Minister of Aboriginal Affairs
    (June 19, 2009 — October 22, 2013)
  • Minister responsible for Military Relations
    (June 19, 2009 — October 22, 2013)
  • Chair of Treasury and Policy Board
    (June 19, 2009 — July 9, 2009)
  • Leader of the Official Opposition
    (April 29, 2001 — June 19, 2009)
  • Interim Leader (NDP)
    (April 29, 2001 — June 3, 2001)

Previous Occupations

  • Lawyer
  • Municipal politician

This is the archived biography page for the former member of the Legislative Assembly, Darrell Dexter