Brian Kenny (politician)
| Brian Kenny | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Bathurst | |
| In office 2003–2014 |
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| Preceded by | Marcelle Mersereau |
| Succeeded by | riding redistributed |
| MLA for Bathurst West-Beresford | |
| Assumed office 2014 |
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| Preceded by | first member |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal |
Brian Kenny is a politician in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the 2003 election and re-elected in 2006.
Kenny was born in Bathurst, New Brunswick, the son of David Kenny. He is a licensed real estate broker. He married Wendy McParland. He represents the electoral district of Bathurst as a member of the Liberal Party.
Kenny was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the 2003 provincial election. He is a member of the Standing Committee on Ombudsman and, as a member of the official opposition, he was the critic for interests relating to the Regional Development Corporation and was also a critic for mines.
He was re-elected to the 56th Legislature in the provincial election held September 18, 2006. On February 6, 2007, he was appointed Deputy Speaker of the New Brunswick Legislature. He is the Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Member of the Select Committee on Wellness, Member of the Standing Committee on Crown Corporations, Standing Committee on Estimates, Standing Committee on Procedure, Standing Committee on Privileges and the Legislative Administration Committee.
On November 12, 2008, he was named to the cabinet as Minister of State for Seniors and Minister responsible for Community Non-profit Organizations.[1]
Kenny was appointed Minister of Tourism and Parks May 10, 2010.[2]
References
- ↑ http://www.gnb.ca/cnb/news/ex/2008e1667ex.htm
- ↑ http://www1.gnb.ca/legis/bios1/bio-e.asp?idNo=125&version=e
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| Provincial Government of Shawn Graham | ||
| Special Cabinet Responsibilities | ||
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| Predecessor | Title | Successor |
| Hédard Albert (acting) |
Minister of Tourism and Parks 2010 |
Trevor Holder |
| Eugene McGinley | Minister of State for Seniors 2008–2010 |
Cheryl Lavoie |
| Carmel Robichaud | Minister responsible for community non-profit organizations 2008–2010 |
Cheryl Lavoie |
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