Dianne Brushett
| Dianne Brushett MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Cumberland—Colchester | |
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In office 1993–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Casey |
| Succeeded by | Bill Casey |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 11, 1942 Bath, New Brunswick |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Spouse(s) | divorced |
| Residence | Truro, Nova Scotia |
| Profession | Businessman |
Dianne Brushett (born October 11, 1942) is a Canadian politician.
Education
She has her Master's degree in Atlantic Canada Studies from St. Mary's University, and received her Canadian Securities licence after leaving government in 1997.
Career
She co-founded and managed Dominion Biologicals Ltd. until 1990.
Political career
Brushett is a member of the Liberal Party of Canada and a former Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Cumberland—Colchester from 1993[1] to 1997.[2] She served as the Atlantic Regional Assistant Whip while in Parliament. Brushett ran again in the 2000 federal election, but was defeated.[3] She previously served as the president of the Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley Liberal Association, ending in 2007.
Personal life
Brushett is divorced and has two children, Sean Brushett and Samara Brushett Richardson. She is a cancer survivor and lives in Truro, Nova Scotia.
References
- ↑ "Atlantic region hands Liberals near-clean sweep". The Chronicle Herald. October 26, 1993. Archived from the original on November 21, 2001. Retrieved 2015-05-24.
- ↑ "Casey cruises back to power". The Chronicle Herald. June 3, 1997. Archived from the original on November 30, 2001. Retrieved 2015-05-24.
- ↑ "Voters take another ride with Highway Bill". The Chronicle Herald. November 28, 2000. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved 2015-05-24.