Chuck Furey
Chuck Furey | |
|---|---|
| MHA for St. Barbe | |
| In office 1985–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Everett Osmond |
| Succeeded by | Wallace Young |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 6, 1954 Liberal |
Charles "Chuck" Furey (born March 6, 1954) is a former Canadian politician who represented the electoral district of St. Barbe in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1985 to 2000.[1][2]
The son of Leo Furey and Mary Bruce, he was born in
Furey served in the Newfoundland cabinet as Minister of Industry, Trade and Technology; as Minister of Mines and Energy; as Minister of Development and Tourism; and as Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Recreation.[3]
He sat as a member of the
He was subsequently appointed as chief electoral officer of Newfoundland and Labrador in February 2006,[7] and served until May 2007.[2]
Furey is the uncle of Andrew Furey who, in 2020, was elected leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.[8]
References
- ^ a b Normandin, P G (1987). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
- ^ a b c "Furey steps down as electoral officer". CBC News. March 28, 2007. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ^ "Cabinet sworn in". Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. February 15, 1999.
- ^ "Health, jobs hot topics in St. John's West". The Telegram. St. John's. November 19, 2000.
- ^ "St. John's West, Newfoundland and Labrador". History of Federal Ridings since 1867. Parliament of Canada.
- ^ "Atlantic provinces go Liberal". The Globe and Mail. November 27, 2000. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ^ "Furey appointed to electoral office". CBC News. February 23, 2006. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ^ "Andrew Furey kicks off campaign for Liberal leadership". CBC News.