David Brazil (politician)

David Brazil MHA
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Conception Bay East–Bell Island
In office December 20, 2010 – December 29, 2023
Preceded by	Dianne Whalen
Succeeded by	Fred Hutton
Interim leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
In office March 31, 2021 – October 14, 2023
Preceded by	Ches Crosbie
Succeeded by	Tony Wakeham
Leader of the Opposition
In office March 31, 2021 – October 14, 2023
Preceded by	Ches Crosbie
Succeeded by	Tony Wakeham
In office May 14, 2018 – October 12, 2018
Preceded by	Paul Davis
Succeeded by	Ches Crosbie
Minister of Transportation and Works
In office September 30, 2014 – December 14, 2015
Preceded by	Nick McGrath
Succeeded by	Al Hawkins
Personal details
Born	(1963-09-20) September 20, 1963 (age 61)
Political party	Progressive Conservative
Residence(s)	St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Lance Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
Occupation	Businessman public servant

David J. Brazil MHA (/ˈbræzəl/ BRAZ-əl; born September 20, 1963) is a Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador. He represented the district of Conception Bay East - Bell Island in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 2010 until 2023. He served as interim Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador and interim Leader of the Opposition from 2021 to 2023.

Brazil previously served as Opposition Leader in 2018 between the resignation of Paul Davis and the election of Ches Crosbie as MHA.