Michael Currie (politician)
Michael F. Currie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for Georgetown-St. Peters | |
| In office November 18, 1996 – March 28, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Riding Established |
| Succeeded by | Steven Myers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1955 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence(s) | Georgetown, Prince Edward Island |
| Occupation | business manager |
Michael F. Currie (born February 1, 1955, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island) is a Canadian politician, who served in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1996 to 2011. He represented the electoral district of Georgetown-St. Peters. He served in the Executive Council of Prince Edward Island as Minister of Transportation and Minister of Industry.[1] Currie resigned his seat in the Legislative Assembly on March 28, 2011, to run as the Conservative candidate for Cardigan, in the 2011 Canadian federal election.[1][2] On May 2, 2011, Currie was defeated in the federal election by Liberal incumbent Lawrence MacAulay.[3]
In 2012, Currie partnered with the Cardigan Heritage Centre and the local branch of the Legion to initiate the establishment of a community Veteran memorial.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Currie to run in Cardigan". CBC News. March 28, 2011. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- ^ "Mike Currie officially running in Cardigan". The Guardian. Charlottetown. March 28, 2011. Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- ^ "Eight straight for MacAulay". The Guardian. Charlottetown. May 3, 2011. Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved 2015-11-15.