About Brad Wall:
A good communicator, Brad Wall started with the Progressive Conservatives before moving to the Saskatchewan Party. With Brad Wall as leader, the Saskatchewan Party has moved from right wing to centre, although Wall refers to it as "mainstream." While the NDP accused Brad Wall of being a wolf in sheep's clothing, Brad Wall positioned himself as a casual, friendly, football-loving family man with voter-friendly policies. He led the Saskatchewan Party to victory in the 2007 Saskatchewan general election.
Premier of Saskatchewan:
2007 to present
Birth:
November 24, 1965 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Education:
BA in public administration - University of Saskatchewan
Professional Background of Brad Wall:
- Small business owner
- Director of business development for City of Swift Current
Political Affiliations:
- Progressive Conservative
- Saskatchewan Party (1999 to present)
Riding (Electoral District):
Swift Current
Political Career of Brad Wall:
- Brad Wall began his political career as an assistant to Progressive Conservative cabinet minister Graham Taylor and then John Gerich in the Grant Devine government.
- Brad Wall ran as a Progressive Conservative in the 1991 Saskatchean provincial election but was defeated.
- In 1999 Brad Wall ran for the Saskatchewan Party in Swift Current and won. He was re-elected in 2003.
- Brad Wall became leader of the Saskatchewan Party in 2004, replacing Elwin Hermanson.
- Brad Wall led the Saskatchewan Party to victory in the 2007 Saskatchewan provinical election.
- Brad Wall was sworn in as Premier of Saskatchewan in November 2007.
