John Winston Foran
| John Winston Foran | |
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| MLA for Miramichi Centre | |
| In office 2003–2010 |
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| Preceded by | Kim Jardine |
| Succeeded by | Robert Trevors |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 13, 1952 Newcastle, New Brunswick |
| Political party | Liberal |
John Winston Foran (born March 13, 1952 in Newcastle, New Brunswick, Canada) was a New Brunswick politician and retired police officer. He was a member of Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick representing the electoral district of Miramichi Centre.
[edit] Early life
Foran was a member of the local school board and of the Newcastle municipal council for four terms, including service as deputy mayor and acting mayor prior to Newcastle becoming a part of the City of Miramichi. When Miramichi became a city, Foran was made the superintendent of the Miramichi Police Force, having previously been the chief of police for Chatham.
[edit] Political career
A life-long member of the New Brunswick Liberal Association, it was under that party's banner that Foran was elected to the legislature in the 2003 election. Foran served in the parliamentary opposition shadow cabinet where he was critic for Public Safety.
He was re-elected in the 2006 election and became Minister of Public Safety.
[edit] References
- "Hon. John Winston Foran". MLA Bios - 56th Legislature. Government of New Brunswick. http://www1.gnb.ca/legis/bios1/bio-e.asp?idNo=118&version=e. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
| Provincial Government of Shawn Graham | ||
| Cabinet Posts (1) | ||
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| Predecessor | Office | Successor |
| Wayne Steeves | Minister of Public Safety 2006– |
incumbent |
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