Stephen McNeil
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The Honourable Stephen McNeil MLA |
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| 28th Premier of Nova Scotia | |
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Assumed office October 22, 2013 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | John James Grant |
| Preceded by | Darrell Dexter |
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In office June 19, 2009 – October 22, 2013 |
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| Premier | Darrell Dexter |
| Preceded by | Darrell Dexter |
| Succeeded by | Jamie Baillie |
| MLA for Annapolis | |
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Assumed office August 5, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Frank Chipman |
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November 10, 1964 Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) | Andrea |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Stephen McNeil, MLA (born November 10, 1964) is a Canadian politician who is 28th and current Premier of Nova Scotia, having assumed office on October 22, 2013. He has also represented the riding of Annapolis in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly since 2003 and has been the leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party since 2007.
McNeil is the 12th of 17 siblings. His mother, Theresa McNeil, was the first female sheriff in Canada and is a recipient of the Order of Nova Scotia. McNeil attended the Nova Scotia Community College, and owned a small business for 15 years between 1988 and 2003.
McNeil first sought election in 1999 but was defeated. During that election McNeil indicated in a questionnaire provided by the campaign life coalition that he was pro-life. In 2013 a spokesperson for McNeil said his views had evolved since 1999 and he was no longer pro-life. He ran again in 2003 and was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.
On January 30, 2007, McNeil announced he would run for leadership of the Liberal Party. He was endorsed by Leo Glavine, Harold Theriault, Wayne Gaudet, Robert Thibault, Rodger Cuzner, Jim Cowan, Don Downe and Dr. Jim Smith. On April 28, 2007 at the Liberal Leadership Convention in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, McNeil was elected leader on the second ballot over runner-up Diana Whalen.
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