About Danny Williams:
A self-made millionaire and high-profile St. John's lawyer before becoming Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland, Danny Williams comes from a family with strong Conservative traditions. While still in law school, Danny Williams led a consortium to get Newfoundland's first cable television licence and built Cable Atlantic into one of the largest communications companies in Atlantic Canada.
Premier of Newfoundland:
2003 to present
Birth:
August 4, 1950 in St. John's, Newfoundland
Education:
- BA in political science and economics - Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Rhodes Scholar
- Degree in Arts in Law - Oxford University
- LL.B - Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S.
Professional Background of Danny Williams:
- Danny Williams has been a lawyer since 1972 and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1984.
- While still at Dalhousie University, Danny Williams led a consortium which was granted Newfoundland and Labrador's first cable television license.
- Danny Williams built Cable Atlantic into one of the largest communications companies in Atlantic Canada, before it was sold to Rogers Communications.
- He was also President of OIS Fisher, an offshore oil and gas supply and services company.
Political Affiliation:
Progressive Conservative
Riding:
Humber West
Political Career of Danny Williams:
- Danny Williams was acclaimed Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland in 2001.
- He was first elected to the Newfoundland House of Assembly in 2001. At the same time, Danny Williams became Leader of the Official Opposition in the Newfoundland House of Assembly.
- Danny Williams led the Progressive Conservatives to a majority government in the 2003 Newfoundland provincial election.
- Danny Williams was sworn in as Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador in November 2003.
