Leonard Preyra (born February 10, 1955) is a Canadian politician. He represented the riding of Halifax Citadel-Sable Island in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 2006 to 2013. He was a member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party.[1]
Leonard Preyra | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Halifax Citadel-Sable Island | |
| In office June 13, 2006 – October 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Danny Graham |
| Succeeded by | Labi Kousoulis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 10, 1955 Mumbai, India |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Occupation | professor |
Career
editPrior to becoming an MLA, Preyra was a professor in the political science department at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Political career
editHe was first elected in the 2006 election in an open seat, defeating Progressive Conservative candidate and unsuccessful leadership candidate Bill Black.
Preyra was named the Ministerial Assistant for the Office of Immigration in June 2009.[2] On May 30, 2012, Preyra was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Communities, Culture, and Heritage.[3]
Preyra was defeated when he ran for re-election in the 2013 election.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Electoral History for Halifax Citadel-Sable Island" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ^ "Premier Appoints Ministerial Assistants" (Press release). Government of Nova Scotia. 29 June 2009. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
- ^ "First female finance minister appointed in N.S." Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 30 May 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ "Liberal wave ousts 6 cabinet ministers". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 8 October 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
