Murray Ryan (Canadian politician)

Murray Ryan (born 1966 or 1967) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in a by-election on September 3, 2019.[2] He represented the electoral district of Northside-Westmount as a member of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia caucus until his defeat in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election.

Murray Ryan
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
for Northside-Westmount
In office
September 3, 2019 – July 17, 2021
Preceded byEddie Orrell
Succeeded byFred Tilley
Personal details
Born1966 or 1967 (age 57–58)[1]
North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Residence(s)North Sydney, Nova Scotia

Prior to his election to the legislature, Ryan worked as an accountant.[2] He was selected as the party's replacement candidate in the by-election, after the dismissal of original candidate Danny Laffin.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Fraser, Jeremy (September 4, 2019). "UPDATED: VIDEO: Murray Ryan keeps Northside-Westmount blue for Progressive Conservatives". The Chronicle-Herald. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Jeremy Fraser, "Murray Ryan keeps Northside-Westmount blue for Progressive Conservatives". Cape Breton Post, September 4, 2019.
  3. ^ "N.S. PCs suddenly change candidate in Northside-Westmount byelection". CBC News Nova Scotia, August 14, 2019.