Darrell Samson | Prime Minister of Canada

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He has also served as a member of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, and has been a member of various other parliamentary committees, associations, and groups.</p> <p>A proud Acadian, Mr.聽Samson is an educator, administrator, politician, entrepreneur, and defender of linguistic and cultural minorities.</p> <p>Early in his career, Mr.聽Samson was the owner of three successful small businesses in the retail and construction sectors. He also gained experience in the public education sector, including as Superintendent of Schools for the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial, Nova Scotia鈥檚 only French school board. He also served as an elected official on numerous boards, including as National President of the Regroupement national des directions g茅n茅rales de l鈥櫭ヾucation. Before serving as National President, he was awarded the organization鈥檚 Prix Edgar-Gallant for the positive impact he had on French-language education at the provincial and national levels.</p> <p>Mr.聽Samson earned a Bachelor of Education and a Master in School Administration from the University of Moncton and a specialization in second language teaching from Sainte-Anne University.</p> <p>Mr.聽Samson is married and has three adult children. 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