David Alward
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David Nathan Alward is a Canadian
politician
, the 32nd and current Premier of New Brunswick
.
Alward has been a member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
since 1999 and has been the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick
since 2008. Despite being a Canadian citizen and Premier of a Canadian province, he continues to file US income tax and assets reports to American authorities. Upon his death his estate will be subject to US taxation regulations.(U.S. tax net even affects premier)
. The son of a minister, Alward moved to Atlantic Canada
in his youth where he graduated from high school in Nackawic, New Brunswick. Alward received his post-secondary education
in psychology
in the United States at Bryan College
in Dayton, Tennessee
.
civil servant from 1982 to 1996 when he went into business on his own. He operates a hobby farm
where he raises purebred Hereford cattle
. He also volunteered as an emergency medical technician
and lab instructor with the St. John Ambulance
and as a firefighter with the Meductic
Fire Department. He served on the board of directors of the Carleton Regional Development Commission and the New Brunswick Hereford Association. He served on the Centennial Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee, the School District 12 Stay-in-School Committee, and the local agricultural employment board. David is an active member of his Meductic Church, and a member of the Woodstock Rotary Club
.
, as a Progressive Conservative
, in the 1999 election
and re-elected in 2003
. Following the 2003 election, he joined the cabinet
as Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture
.
On June 19, 2008, Alward became the first candidate in the 2008 Progressive Conservative leadership race
. On October 18, 2008, he was elected leader of the party at the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick leadership convention in Fredericton. Alward beat his only opponent, Robert MacLeod, by a margin of 2,269 votes to 1,760.
He was sworn in as the premier on October 12, 2010.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, the 32nd and current Premier of New Brunswick
Premier of New Brunswick
The Premier of New Brunswick is the first minister for the Canadian province of New Brunswick. They are the province's head of government and de facto chief executive....
.
Alward has been a member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick is located in Fredericton. It was established de jure when the colony was created in 1784, but only came in to session in 1786 following the first elections in late 1785. Until 1891, it was the lower house in a bicameral legislature when its upper house...
since 1999 and has been the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick
Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick
The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony...
since 2008. Despite being a Canadian citizen and Premier of a Canadian province, he continues to file US income tax and assets reports to American authorities. Upon his death his estate will be subject to US taxation regulations.(U.S. tax net even affects premier)
Early life
Alward was born in Beverly, MassachusettsBeverly, Massachusetts
Beverly is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 39,343 on , which differs by no more than several hundred from the 39,862 obtained in the 2000 census. A resort, residential and manufacturing community on the North Shore, Beverly includes Beverly Farms and Prides...
. The son of a minister, Alward moved to Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada is the region of Canada comprising the four provinces located on the Atlantic coast, excluding Quebec: the three Maritime provinces – New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia – and Newfoundland and Labrador...
in his youth where he graduated from high school in Nackawic, New Brunswick. Alward received his post-secondary education
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
in psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
in the United States at Bryan College
Bryan College
Bryan College is a Christian liberal arts college in Dayton, Tennessee. It was founded in the aftermath of the 1925 Scopes Trial to establish an institution of higher education that would teach from a Christian worldview.-History:...
in Dayton, Tennessee
Dayton, Tennessee
Dayton is a city in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 6,180 at the 2000 census. The Dayton, TN, Urban Cluster, which includes developed areas adjacent to the city and extends south to Graysville, Tennessee, had 9,050 people in 2000...
.
Career
Alward worked as a federalGovernment of Canada
The Government of Canada, formally Her Majesty's Government, is the system whereby the federation of Canada is administered by a common authority; in Canadian English, the term can mean either the collective set of institutions or specifically the Queen-in-Council...
civil servant from 1982 to 1996 when he went into business on his own. He operates a hobby farm
Farm
A farm is an area of land, or, for aquaculture, lake, river or sea, including various structures, devoted primarily to the practice of producing and managing food , fibres and, increasingly, fuel. It is the basic production facility in food production. Farms may be owned and operated by a single...
where he raises purebred Hereford cattle
Hereford (cattle)
Hereford cattle are a beef cattle breed, widely used both in intemperate areas and temperate areas, mainly for meat production.Originally from Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom, more than five million pedigree Hereford Cattle now exist in over 50 countries...
. He also volunteered as an emergency medical technician
Emergency medical technician
Emergency Medical Technician or Ambulance Technician are terms used in some countries to denote a healthcare provider of emergency medical services...
and lab instructor with the St. John Ambulance
St. John Ambulance
St John Ambulance, branded as St John in some territories, is a common name used by a number of affiliated organisations in different countries dedicated to the teaching and practice of medical first aid and the provision of ambulance services, all of which derive their origins from the St John...
and as a firefighter with the Meductic
Meductic, New Brunswick
Meductic is a small village located along the Saint John River in southern New Brunswick, approximately 33 kilometres southeast of Woodstock. The 2006 census data show the village to have a population of 155, making it the smallest incorporated community in the province.- History :Its name is...
Fire Department. He served on the board of directors of the Carleton Regional Development Commission and the New Brunswick Hereford Association. He served on the Centennial Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee, the School District 12 Stay-in-School Committee, and the local agricultural employment board. David is an active member of his Meductic Church, and a member of the Woodstock Rotary Club
Rotary International
Rotary International is an organization of service clubs known as Rotary Clubs located all over the world. The stated purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help...
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Political career
He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New BrunswickLegislative Assembly of New Brunswick
The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick is located in Fredericton. It was established de jure when the colony was created in 1784, but only came in to session in 1786 following the first elections in late 1785. Until 1891, it was the lower house in a bicameral legislature when its upper house...
, as a Progressive Conservative
Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick
The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony...
, in the 1999 election
New Brunswick general election, 1999
The 34th New Brunswick general election was held on June 7, 1999, to elect 55 members to the 54th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly, the governing house of the province of New Brunswick, Canada. It marked the debut of both Camille Thériault and Bernard Lord as leaders of the Liberals and...
and re-elected in 2003
New Brunswick general election, 2003
The 35th New Brunswick general election was held on June 9, 2003, to elect 55 members to the 55th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly, the governing house of the province of New Brunswick, Canada...
. Following the 2003 election, he joined the cabinet
Executive Council of New Brunswick
The Executive Council of New Brunswick is the cabinet of that Canadian province....
as Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture (New Brunswick)
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture was a part of the Government of New Brunswick. It was charged with the development and support of food production and economic development through such sectors of the economy....
.
On June 19, 2008, Alward became the first candidate in the 2008 Progressive Conservative leadership race
Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick leadership election, 2008
The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick held a leadership election in 2008, following the resignation of Bernard Lord on December 13, 2006. The Conservatives had last had a leadership election in 1997....
. On October 18, 2008, he was elected leader of the party at the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick leadership convention in Fredericton. Alward beat his only opponent, Robert MacLeod, by a margin of 2,269 votes to 1,760.
Premier of New Brunswick
On September 27, 2010, Alward became the Premier-designate when his Conservatives picked up 16 seats from the Liberals and will have a 42 of 55 seat majority to form a new government.He was sworn in as the premier on October 12, 2010.