Harry Verran
Harry James Verran (6 July 1930 – 18 October 2015) was a Canadian politician and member of the House of Commons of Canada for South West Nova from 1993 to 1997. By career, he was a businessman, photographer and sailor.
Harry Verran | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for South West Nova | |
| In office 25 October 1993 – 2 June 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Coline Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Mark Muise |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 July 1930 Placentia, Newfoundland |
| Died | 18 October 2015 (aged 85) Meadowvale, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession | businessman, photographer, sailor |
Early life
Verran was born in Placentia, Newfoundland to James Placidious Verran and Mary Josephine Byrne. In 1949, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served for twenty years. As a photographer, he served on HMCS Bonaventure and HMCS Magnificent.[1]
Political career
Verran won the South West Nova electoral district for the Liberal party in the 1993 federal election during the Liberals large majority government.[2] He was able to win the district as a Liberal in part due to his socially conservative views, including campaigning against same-sex marriage.[3] In the 1997 federal election, Verran campaigned in the West Nova riding but was defeated by Progressive Conservative candidate Mark Muise.[4]
Verran died on 18 October 2015.[1]
References
- In Memory of Harry James Verran Middleton Funeral Home
- "Atlantic region hands Liberals near-clean sweep". The Chronicle Herald. 26 October 1993. Archived from the original on 21 November 2001. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- "Debates of June 14th, 1995". openparliament.ca. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- "West Nova's voice will be heard, Muise vows". The Chronicle Herald. 3 July 1997. Archived from the original on 30 November 2001. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
