Retired Nova Scotia senator Al Graham dies at the age of 85
Posted Apr 24, 2015 08:33:39 AM.
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HALIFAX – Retired Nova Scotia senator Al Graham has died at the age of 85.
A former journalist, Graham was appointed to the Senate in 1972 by Pierre Trudeau and served until his mandatory retirement in 2004 at age 75.
He earned several other positions in the course of his career, including president of the Liberal Party of Canada and leader of the government in the Senate.
He also served as a member of Jean Chretien’s cabinet.
Premier Stephen McNeil extended his condolences to Graham’s family and friends, calling Graham an example everyone should aspire to.
