Brian Peckford | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Premier of Newfoundland | |
| In office March 26, 1979 – March 22, 1989 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | Gordon A. Winter Tony Paddon James A. McGrath |
| Preceded by | Frank Moores |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Rideout |
| Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Green Bay | |
| In office March 24, 1972 – April 20, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Starkes |
| Succeeded by | Alvin Hewlett |
| Newfoundland Minister of Mines and Energy | |
| In office September 9, 1976 – March 26, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | John Crosbie |
| Succeeded by | William Doody |
| Newfoundland Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing | |
| In office October 1, 1974 – September 9, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | H. R. Val Earle |
| Succeeded by | Jerome Dinn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1942 Whitbourne, Newfoundland |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Carol Peckford |
| Residence(s) | Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Alfred Brian Peckford PC (born August 27, 1942) is a Canadian politician who served as the third premier of Newfoundland from March 26, 1979 to March 22, 1989. A member of the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party, Peckford was first elected as the Member of the House of Assembly (MHA) for Green Bay following the 1972 general election. He served as a cabinet minister in Frank Moores' government before he was elected as PC leader in 1979 following Moores' retirement.