Paul Duffie

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Paul Duffie is a New Brunswick politician and lawyer. He was mayor of Grand Falls from 1986 until his election as MLA in 1987.

Elected as a Liberal in the Frank McKenna landslide, Duffie continued his law practice in addition to his legislative duties.

In 1991, Duffie was re-elected as MLA and appointed to be the Minister of Education. He became Minister of Municipalities, Culture & Housing in 1994. Upon being re-elected in 1995 he became Minister of Justice.

Duffie resigned from cabinet in 1997, after considering a run for leader, to spend more time with his family. Duffie co-chaired the leadership campaign of Camille Theriault with Doug Tyler.

Duffie did not seek re-election in the 1999 general election.

In 2001, following the resignation of Theriault, Duffie was encouraged to run for leader. His biggest supporters in the small, seven member, Liberal caucus of the day were House Leader Eric Allaby and former Transportation Minister Sheldon Lee.

In early 2002, Shawn Graham emerged as the clear leader in delegate selection meetings and Duffie dropped out of the race, backing Graham.

Though he originally pledged to run in the coming election, he backed fellow Liberal and fellow former Grand Falls mayor Ron Ouellette who was elected on June 9, 2003.

Duffie was re-elected mayor of Grand Falls on May 10, 2004, 18 years after he was first elected to the post.

Provincial Government of Frank McKenna
Cabinet Posts (3)
Predecessor Office Successor
Edmond Blanchard Minister of Justice and Attorney General
(1995-1997)
 Bernard Richard
Marcelle Mersereau Minister of Municipalities, Culture and Housing
(1994-1995)
 Ann Breault
Shirley Dysart Minister of Education
(1991-1994)
 Vaughn Blaney
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