Brian Murphy (politician)
Brian Murphy, K.C. (born March 17, 1961) is a former mayor of Moncton from 1998 to 2004, and was the Liberal Member of the House of Commons of Canada for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe from 2006 to 2011.
Brian F.P. Murphy, K.C. | |
|---|---|
| MP for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe | |
| In office 2006–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Claudette Bradshaw |
| Succeeded by | Robert Goguen |
| Mayor of Moncton, New Brunswick | |
| In office 1998 – May 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Leopold Belliveau |
| Succeeded by | Lorne Mitton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 17, 1961 Moncton, New Brunswick |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Jacqueline Murphy |
| Residence(s) | Moncton, New Brunswick |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Murphy was born in Moncton, New Brunswick. His family has produced several politicians. Murphy was elected mayor in 1998, defeating the incumbent Leopold Belliveau, and was acclaimed for re-election in 2001. He did not contest the 2004 municipal election. Before being elected mayor, he served on city council from 1992 to 1998. He was first elected to parliament in the 2006 federal election where he succeeded Claudette Bradshaw.
In the leadership election called to replace Paul Martin as leader of the Liberal Party, he supported Bob Rae.
Murphy was re-elected in the 2008 federal election. In the 2011 election, he was defeated by Conservative Robert Goguen.