About Darrell Dexter:
Darrell Dexter, Premier of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia NDP Leader, is a lawyer who prides himself on his working class roots. The first member of his family to go to university, where he earned degrees in journalism, education and law, Darell Dexter is the son of a sheet metal worker from Milton, Nova Scotia. First elected as an MLA in 1998, Darrell Dexter has been leader of the Nova Scotia NDP since 2001. Keeping the NDP's emphasis on families, Darrell Dexter gradually increased the party's standings. In the 2009 Nova Scotia provincial election, he led the NDP to a majority government.
Premier of Nova Scotia:
June 2009 to present
Leader of the Nova Scotia NDP:
2001 to present
Birth:
September 10, 1957 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Grew up in Milton, Nova Scotia.
Education:
- Bachelor of Journalism - University of King's College, Halifax
- BEd and LLB - Dalhousie University, Halifax
Professional Background:
- Command Inormation Officer in the Canadian Navy
- Lawyer
- Chair of the Dartmouth Downtown Development Corporation
Political Affiliation:
Nova Scotia NDP
Riding (Electoral District):
Cole Harbour
Political Career of Darrell Dexter:
- Darrell Dexter was elected to Dartmouth City Council in 1994.
- Darrell Dexter was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in 1998.
- He was elected leader of the Nova Scotia NDP in 2001.
- In the 2009 Nova Scotia provincial election Darrell Dexter led the NDP to a majority government, making it the first time an NDP government had been elected east of Ontario.
- Darrell Dexter was sworn in as Premier of Nova Scotia in June 2009.
