Burke received national attention on December 15, 2005, when the legislature unanimously passed his tireless work and dedication on creating a motion declaring 2006 the "Year of the War Bride".[3]
On September 28, 2010, Burke was defeated by Progressive Conservative candidate Troy Lifford and lost his seat in the Legislature.
Since his departure from politics, Burke has become one of New Brunswick's prominent criminal law defence lawyers and out of court room negotiators. He is regarded by many of his peers as a tireless advocate for the wrongfully accused and relentless defence lawyer in the court room. Burke was appointed and served a term as Canada's Chief Federal Negotiator on an important legal file.
Burke has argued successful cases before all level of court including the Supreme Court of Canada. He has received various academic and public awards through law and politics, such as the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Awards. He has taught courses at both St. Thomas University and the University of New Brunswick's law school and is a recipient of the Queen's Counsel designation, a special recognition reserved for senior members of the legal community, who have distinguished themselves in their areas of legal practise.
Referencesedit
^Nick Moore. "T.J. Burke resigns from environment post," Moncton Times & Transcript, July 24, 2009, page A3.
^ abcLegislative Assembly of New Brunswick. Government of New Brunswick. 2007-05-14. Archived from the original on 2007-10-29. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
^"Opening of New Brunswick war brides exhibit (06/11/10)" (Press release). Communications New Brunswick. 2006-11-10. Retrieved 2007-11-23. Nearly one year ago, Burke introduced a motion in the New Brunswick Legislature declaring 2006 the Year of the War Bride, making New Brunswick the first province to do so.
New Brunswick provincial government of Shawn Graham
burke, thomas, jack, burke, born, 1972, brunswick, lawyer, former, politician, thomas, jack, burkemember, brunswick, legislative, assembly, fredericton, nashwaaksisfredericton, north, 2003, 2006, office, june, 2003, september, 2010preceded, peter, forbessuccee. Thomas Jack T J Burke KC born 1972 is a New Brunswick lawyer and former politician Thomas Jack BurkeMember of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly for Fredericton NashwaaksisFredericton North 2003 2006 In office June 9 2003 September 27 2010Preceded byD Peter ForbesSucceeded byTroy LiffordPersonal detailsBorn 1972 02 19 February 19 1972 age 52 Los Angeles CaliforniaPolitical partyLiberalOccupationLawyer Burke made history when he was elected becoming the first member of Aboriginal heritage elected to a legislature anywhere in Atlantic Canada He served in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 2003 2010 and was a member of the executive council from 2006 to 2009 1 by serving as Minister of Justice and Attorney General Burke was born in Los Angeles California 2 His family returned to Canada in 1978 and he was raised in Fredericton New Brunswick He graduated from Fredericton High School in 1990 After high school Burke enlisted in the United States Military where he served from 1991 to 1995 as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division one of America s elite military units 2 Following his service in the U S military Burke again returned to Canada and completed a Bachelor of Arts at the University of New Brunswick New Brunswick and a law degree at Dalhousie University 2 He practiced law in Fredericton until he was named to the Provincial cabinet Burke received national attention on December 15 2005 when the legislature unanimously passed his tireless work and dedication on creating a motion declaring 2006 the Year of the War Bride 3 On September 28 2010 Burke was defeated by Progressive Conservative candidate Troy Lifford and lost his seat in the Legislature Since his departure from politics Burke has become one of New Brunswick s prominent criminal law defence lawyers and out of court room negotiators He is regarded by many of his peers as a tireless advocate for the wrongfully accused and relentless defence lawyer in the court room Burke was appointed and served a term as Canada s Chief Federal Negotiator on an important legal file Burke has argued successful cases before all level of court including the Supreme Court of Canada He has received various academic and public awards through law and politics such as the Queen s Diamond Jubilee Awards He has taught courses at both St Thomas University and the University of New Brunswick s law school and is a recipient of the Queen s Counsel designation a special recognition reserved for senior members of the legal community who have distinguished themselves in their areas of legal practise References edit Nick Moore T J Burke resigns from environment post Moncton Times amp Transcript July 24 2009 page A3 a b c Hon Thomas J Burke Q C Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick Government of New Brunswick 2007 05 14 Archived from the original on 2007 10 29 Retrieved 2007 11 23 Opening of New Brunswick war brides exhibit 06 11 10 Press release Communications New Brunswick 2006 11 10 Retrieved 2007 11 23 Nearly one year ago Burke introduced a motion in the New Brunswick Legislature declaring 2006 the Year of the War Bride making New Brunswick the first province to do so New Brunswick provincial government of Shawn Graham Cabinet posts 3 Predecessor Office Successor Roland Hache Minister of Environment2009 Rick Miles Brad Green Attorney General of New Brunswick2006 2009 Mike Murphy Bruce Fitch Minister of Justice and Consumer Affairs2006 2009 Mike Murphy Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title T J Burke amp oldid 1184205675, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
