| Brian Murphy | |
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Member of Parliament
for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe |
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| Assumed office 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Claudette Bradshaw |
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| Born | March 17, 1961 Moncton, New Brunswick |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Jacqueline Murphy |
| Residence | Moncton, New Brunswick |
| Profession | attorney |
Brian Murphy (born March 17, 1961) is a former mayor of Moncton and is the current Liberal Member of the Canadian House of Commons from Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe. After his term as mayor, he was succeeded by Lorne Mitton.
Murphy was born in Moncton, New Brunswick. His family has produced a multitude of politicians, including his cousin Health Minister Mike Murphy who is the MLA of Moncton North. Murphy was elected mayor in 1998, defeating the incumbent, and was acclaimed for re-election in 2001. He did not contest the 2004 municipal election. He was first elected to parliament in the 39th Canadian federal election where he succeeded Claudette Bradshaw. Prior to being elected mayor, he served on city council from 1992 to 1998.
In the leadership convention called to replace Paul Martin as leader of the Liberal Party, he supported Bob Rae.
Murphy has been a member of the Liberal Party of Canada since January 23, 2006, and is a Knight of the Ordre des Lettres et des Arts of France.[1]
Parliamentary Address:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-992-8072
Fax: 613-992-8083
E-Mail: Murphy.B@parl.gc.ca
Constituency Address:
376 St George Street
Moncton, New Brunswick
E1C 1X2
Telephone: 506-851-3310
Fax: 506-851-3273
External links
- MP Profile: [1]
- Party Website: [2]
- Personal Website: [3]
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