Danny Graham is a lawyer and former politician in

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, Canada.

Early life

Born in

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, Graham is the son of former senator Al Graham. Raised in

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, he attended

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where he earned the Blizzard Award and the Larkin Trophy for student achievement. He later earned his law degree at

Dalhousie University Dalhousie University (commonly known as Dal) is a large public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Bible Hill, and a second medical school campus ...

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

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from April 2002 to January 2004, and was succeeded by Francis MacKenzie. He served as the

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(MLA) for the riding of

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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.

References

External links

CBC Profile
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