| Alexander Garnet Brown | |
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In office July 8, 1969 (byelection) – 1978 |
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| Preceded by | Duncan MacMillan |
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| Succeeded by | Tom McInnis |
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| Born | May 2, 1930 |
| Died | January 7, 2010 (aged 79) Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Anne Lowe |
| Occupation | businessman |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Alexander Garnet Brown (May 2, 1930[1] – January 7, 2010[2]), known as Garnet Brown, was a Canadian businessman and politician who served in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1969 to 1978. He represented the electoral district of Halifax Eastern Shore as a Liberal.
Brown was an athlete in his youth, and was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing in their farm system for two years[3].
In the 1950's, Brown and his father founded Atlantic Canada's largest food brokerage, A.G. Brown and Sons Ltd[2]. He was also co-founder of Halifax Cablevision, and a founder and director of Dartmouth Cable Television[4].
First elected in a by-election on July 8, 1969[5], Brown was re-elected in 1970[6] and in 1974[7]. He served until he was defeated in the 1978 general election[8].
Brown served in the Executive Council of Nova Scotia for Premier Gerald Regan. His cabinet duties included Highways (1970-1972), Public Works (1970-1971), Recreation (1973-1978), and the Residential Tenancies Act (1972-1975).
In 2001, Brown was awarded a Doctorate of Commerce (honoris causa) by Saint Mary's University[9].
Brown died on January 7, 2010[3].
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