Jim Cowan

Politician

1942 –

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Who is Jim Cowan?

James S. "Jim" Cowan is a Canadian lawyer and Senator from Nova Scotia. He was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Paul Martin on March 24, 2005. He represents the Liberal Party of Canada. A lawyer, Cowan has been a partner at the legal firm of Stewart McKelvey since 1967.

He received a Bachelor of Arts degree and Bachelor of Law degree from Dalhousie University. He received a Master of Laws degree in 1966 from the London School of Economics.

In November 1985, Cowan announced he would seek the leadership of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, but was defeated by Vince MacLean at the February 1986 leadership convention.

On November 3, 2008 he became the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate.

Samuel Rettie is his Great-Great Uncle.

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Born
Jan 22, 1942
Halifax Regional Municipality
Religion
  • United Church of Canada
Nationality
  • Canada
Profession
Education
  • London School of Economics and Political Science
  • Schulich School of Law
  • Dalhousie University

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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