David Ross Bragg (June 25, 1956 – March 31, 1997) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral districts of Cumberland West and Cumberland North in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1988 to 1996. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.[1]
Ross Bragg | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Cumberland North | |
| In office 1993–1996 | |
| Preceded by | new riding |
| Succeeded by | Ernie Fage |
| MLA for Cumberland West | |
| In office 1988–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Gardner Hurley |
| Succeeded by | riding dissolved |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 25, 1956 Amherst, Nova Scotia |
| Died | March 31, 1997 (aged 40) Seattle, Washington |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Realtor |
Early life edit
Born in 1956 at Amherst, Nova Scotia, Bragg was a real estate broker by career.[2]
Political career edit
Bragg entered provincial politics in the 1988 election, defeating Progressive Conservative incumbent Gardner Hurley by 83 votes in the Cumberland West riding.[3] He was re-elected in the 1993 election, defeating Progressive Conservative Ernie Fage by over 1200 votes in Cumberland North.[4] On June 11, 1993, Bragg was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Economic Development.[5] Bragg resigned from cabinet in February 1995.[6][7] He remained MLA until resigning for health reasons in November 1996.[8]
Death edit
Bragg died on March 31, 1997, as a result of leukemia.[9][10][11]
References edit
- ^ "Electoral History for Cumberland North" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
- ^ The Canadian Parliamentary Guide. P. G. Normandin. 1991. p. 711. ISBN 9780921925408. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
- ^ "Returns of General Election for the House of Assembly 1988" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. 1988. p. 60. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
- ^ "Returns of General Election for the House of Assembly 1993" (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. 1993. p. 70. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
- ^ "Historic Liberal cabinet sworn in". The Chronicle Herald. June 12, 1993. Archived from the original on August 30, 2000. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
- ^ "Bragg quits cabinet: development minister moves to back benches". The Chronicle Herald. February 17, 1995.
- ^ "Nova Scotia Cabinet sees first resignation". The Globe and Mail. February 17, 1995.
- ^ "Bragg quits to be with family: long illness, dad's death contribute to decision". The Chronicle Herald. November 9, 1996.
- ^ "Colleagues, foes praise Bragg: former cabinet minister loses fight with leukemia". The Chronicle Herald. April 2, 1997.
- ^ "N.S. town councillor who died at 37 leaves legacy of justice, compassion". CBC News. August 13, 2023.
- ^ "Ross Bragg death a loss for Nova Scotia". Government of Nova Scotia. April 1, 1997. Retrieved 2015-04-23.