Honourable Denise Peterson-Rafuse

The Honourable Denise Peterson-Rafuse is no longer a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Full Name:
Denise Peterson-Rafuse

Birth Place:
Chester, N.S., Canada

ConstituencyStart Date
Chester-St. Margaret'sOctober 8, 2013 — April 30, 2017
Chester-St. Margaret'sJune 9, 2009 — September 7, 2013

Party History

  • New Democratic Party
    (June 9, 2009 — Present)

Position History

  • Minister of Community Services
    (June 19, 2009 — October 22, 2013)
  • Minister of Seniors
    (June 19, 2009 — October 22, 2013)
  • Chair of the Senior Citizens' Secretariat
    (June 19, 2009 — October 22, 2013)
  • Minister responsible for the Disabled Persons' Commission Act
    (June 19, 2009 — October 22, 2013)
  • Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act
    (June 19, 2009 — January 11, 2011)

Previous Occupations

  • Business marketing professional
  • Municipal worker

This is the archived biography page for the former member of the Legislative Assembly, Honourable Denise Peterson-Rafuse