Harry Verran

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Harry Verran
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for South West Nova
In office
October 25, 1993 – June 2, 1997
Preceded by Coline Campbell
Succeeded by Mark Muise
Personal details
Born (1930-07-06)6 July 1930
Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador
Died 18 October 2015(2015-10-18) (aged 85)
Meadowvale, Nova Scotia
Political party Liberal
Profession businessman, photographer, sailor

Harry James Verran (6 July 1930 – 18 October 2015) was a Canadian politician and member of the Canadian House of Commons for South West Nova from 1993 to 1997. By career, he was a businessman, photographer and sailor.

Early life[edit]

Verran was born in Placentia, Newfoundland to James Placidious Verran and Mary Josephine Byrne. In 1949, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served for twenty years. As a photographer, he served on the HMCS Bonaventure and the HMCS Magnificent.[1]

Political career[edit]

Verran won the South West Nova electoral district for the Liberal party in the 1993 federal election during the Liberals large majority government.[2] He was able to win the district as a Liberal in part due to his socially conservative views, including campaigning against same-sex marriage.[3] In the 1997 federal election, Verran campaigned in the West Nova riding but was defeated by Progressive Conservative candidate Mark Muise.[4]

Death[edit]

Verran died on 18 October 2015.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b In Memory of Harry James Verran Middleton Funeral Home
  2. ^ "Atlantic region hands Liberals near-clean sweep". The Chronicle Herald. 26 October 1993. Archived from the original on 20 July 2001. Retrieved 2015-06-18. 
  3. ^ Petition openparliament.ca
  4. ^ "West Nova's voice will be heard, Muise vows". The Chronicle Herald. 3 July 1997. Archived from the original on 27 July 2001. Retrieved 2014-09-30. 

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