Paul Davis (Canadian politician)
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Paul Davis MHA |
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| 12th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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In office September 26, 2014 – December 14, 2015 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | Frank Fagan |
| Preceded by | Tom Marshall |
| Succeeded by | Dwight Ball |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
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Assumed office December 14, 2015 |
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| Premier | Dwight Ball |
| Preceded by | Dwight Ball |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Topsail-Paradise Topsail (2010-2015) |
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Assumed office April 5, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Elizabeth Marshall |
| Minister of Health and Community Services of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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In office May 1, 2014 – July 2, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Susan Sullivan |
| Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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In office October 9, 2013 – May 1, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Charlene Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Clyde Jackman |
| Minister of Transportation and Works of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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In office October 19, 2012 – October 9, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Tom Hedderson |
| Succeeded by | Nick McGrath |
| Minister of Service NL of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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In office October 28, 2011 – October 19, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | Nick McGrath |
| Deputy Mayor of Conception Bay South, NL | |
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In office 2005–2010 |
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| Personal details | |
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Paul Alfred Davis June 17, 1961 |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Cheryl |
| Residence | Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Occupation | Police officer |
Paul Alfred Davis MHA (born June 17, 1961), is a Canadian politician who is the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador and Leader of the Opposition. Davis served as the 12th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador from September 26, 2014, to December 14, 2015. He has been the member of the House of Assembly for Topsail-Paradise since 2015, previously representing Topsail from 2010 to 2015.
Davis won the leadership of the Progressive Conservatives at the 2014 leadership convention on September 13, 2014, and was subsequently sworn in as premier. Previous to this he had served as Minister of Health and Community Services, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services, Minister of Transportation and Works, and Minister of Service NL. Prior to entering cabinet in 2011, he served as the Legislative Assistant for the Department of Municipal Affairs. Before entering provincial politics Davis was the media relations officer for the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) and the Deputy Mayor of Conception Bay South.
Davis was born on June 17, 1966. He joined the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) in 1985, after graduating from Holland College. Between 1987 and 1992 Davis worked with Corner Brook Division of the Constabulary, before being reassigned to the Criminal Investigation Division in St. John's. During his service with the RNC he also had assignment in Property Crimes, Major Crimes and the Child Abuse Sexual Assault Units. Davis became the RNC Media Relations Officer in 2006, and served in that role until he entered provincial politics. When Davis retired from police work in 2010, his accolades include a Crime Stoppers Police Officer of the Year award and a Police Exemplary Service Medal.
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