Paul Dawson (politician)

Paul Dawson
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
In office
1982–1987
Preceded byJohn McKay
Succeeded byJohn McKay
ConstituencyMiramichi-Newcastle
Personal details
Born1944[1]
Died2005 (aged 60)
Moncton, New Brunswick
Political partyProgressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick
SpouseBetty Ann Potter
Children2
Occupationteacher

Paul Wallace Dawson (1944 – April 3, 2005) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1982 to 1987 as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party from the constituency of Miramichi-Newcastle.

Political career

Dawson was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party (PC) for the riding of Miramichi-Newcastle in the 1982 New Brunswick election.[2] He served as the Minister of Economic Development and, later, as Minister of Income Assistance in the cabinet of Richard Hatfield.[3] He lost his seat to John McKay in the 1987 election when the Liberals won all 58 seats in the Legislature.[2][4]

In 1990, Dawson was appointed to a two-year term as a member of the Miramichi Public Harbours Advisory Council.[2]

Dawson ran in the 1991 election as the PC candidate for Miramichi-Newcastle.[2] He was defeated by McKay by 10 votes, a margin that was increased to 22 votes in a recount.[5]

Dawson also served a councillor for the City of Miramichi.[6]

Personal life

Dawson served as president of Softball New Brunswick from 1972 to 1979 and as vice-president of Softball Canada from 1980 to 1982. In 1994, he was inducted to the Softball New Brunswick Hall of Fame.[7] In 2002, he was inducted in the builders category of the Canadian Softball Hall of Fame.[6][8]

Dawson and his wife Betty had two children.[9] Dawson died of cancer in Moncton on April 3, 2005, at the age of 60.[2][9]

References

  1. ^ Normandin, P.G. (1985). "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". The Canadian Parliamentary Guide = Guide Parlementaire Canadien. Gale Canada. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e "N.B. deputy mayor joined Hatfield cabinet". The Globe and Mail. Newcastle, New Brunswick. The Canadian Press. April 11, 2005. p. S9. ProQuest 383714544.
  3. ^ Werner, Sarah Rose (August 6, 2005). "Miramichi is full of cabinet members". Telegraph-Journal. Saint John, New Brunswick. Postmedia Network Inc. p. A7. ProQuest 423185888.
  4. ^ "Riding by riding results of New Brunswick general election". Ottawa Citizen. The Canadian Press. October 14, 1987. p. E3. Retrieved March 21, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "CANADA IN BRIEF Recount confirms result". The Globe and Mail. Fredericton, New Brunswick. The Canadian Press. October 10, 1991. p. A6. ProQuest 385499523.
  6. ^ a b Hodge, Neil (November 9, 2002). "Miramichi man entering softball shrine for 25 years of tireless work in sport". Telegraph-Journal. Saint John, New Brunswick. p. A7. ProQuest 423218027.
  7. ^ "Memorial Awards". Softball New Brunswick. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  8. ^ "Builders". Canadian Softball Hall of Fame. Softball Canada. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Avis de décès de Paul Dawson". Times & Transcript. Moncton, New Brunswick. April 5, 2005. Retrieved March 22, 2024 – via newspapers.com.