Gary Burrill | |
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Leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party | |
In office February 27, 2016 – June 25, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Maureen MacDonald (Interim) |
Succeeded by | Claudia Chender |
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Halifax Chebucto | |
In office May 30, 2017 – October 27, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Joachim Stroink |
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley | |
In office June 9, 2009 – October 8, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Brooke Taylor |
Succeeded by | Larry Harrison |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] Woodstock, New Brunswick | January 1, 1955
Political party | New Democrat |
Occupation | United Church minister |
Gary Clayton Burrill (born January 1, 1955)[2] is a Canadian politician and was the leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party from 2016 until 2022.[3] He served as leader during two Nova Scotia general elections in 2017 and 2021. He announced he'd be stepping down as leader after the 2021 election and was succeeded by Claudia Chender on June 25, 2022,[3] although he continued to serve as an MLA.