14 Facts About Stephen McNeil

Stephen McNeil was born on November 10,1964 and is a Canadian politician who served as the 28th premier of Nova Scotia, from 2013 to 2021.

Stephen McNeil represented the riding of Annapolis in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 2003 to 2021 and was the leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party from 2007 to 2021.

Stephen McNeil's mother, Theresa McNeil, was the first female high sheriff in Canada and is a recipient of the Order of Nova Scotia.

Stephen McNeil attended the Nova Scotia Community College, and owned a small business for 15 years between 1988 and 2003.

In 2013 a spokesperson for Stephen McNeil said his views had evolved since 1999 and he was no longer pro-life.

Stephen McNeil ran again in 2003 and was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.

On January 30,2007, Stephen McNeil announced he would run in the election to become leader of the Liberal Party.

Stephen McNeil was endorsed by Leo Glavine, Harold Theriault, Wayne Gaudet, Robert Thibault, Rodger Cuzner, Jim Cowan, Don Downe and Dr Jim Smith.

Stephen McNeil was succeeded by Rankin as Liberal leader on February 6,2021 and as premier on February 23,2021.

Stephen McNeil was sworn in as Premier of Nova Scotia, along with his cabinet by Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia John James Grant on October 22,2013 in Annapolis Royal.

The Stephen McNeil government faced difficulty in the first year of its government with two controversial stories about patronage and nepotism.

The Stephen McNeil government was not required to hold a fall session of the legislature, as legislative sessions are not required for six months after an election.

Under political pressure, Stephen McNeil was forced to abandon the changes tabled in the budget.

Stephen McNeil announced on August 6,2020, that he would be stepping down as Premier of Nova Scotia and leaving public office.