Age, Biography and Wiki
George Furey was born on 12 May, 1948 in St. John's, Newfoundland, is a lawyer. Discover George Furey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
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| Occupation |
Politician · teacher · lawyer |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
12 May 1948 |
| Birthday |
12 May |
| Birthplace |
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada |
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He is a member of famous lawyer with the age 76 years old group.
George Furey Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, George Furey height not available right now. We will update George Furey's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Children |
4 (including Andrew) |
George Furey Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is George Furey worth at the age of 76 years old? George Furey’s income source is mostly from being a successful lawyer. He is from Canada. We have estimated
George Furey's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
lawyer |
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Timeline
In 2020, Furey's son Andrew announced his candidacy for leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador and was elected leader in August 2020, becoming the 14th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Following the retirement of David Tkachuk on February 18, 2020, he is the longest-serving member of the Senate.
On December 3, 2015, Furey was appointed Speaker of the Senate by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau replacing Senator Leo Housakos. He resigned from the Senate Liberal Caucus upon assuming the speaker's chair.
On January 29, 2014, Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau announced that the party's caucus in the Senate would be dissolved. Some former Liberals, including Furey, would maintain a caucus, styled the Senate Liberal Caucus, but with no formal affiliation with the main Liberal Party.
Furey was named to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien on August 11, 1999. As a senator, he has been a member of several Senate committees and has served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration and the Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs.
After a career in education, he went on to earn a law degree from Dalhousie University in 1983. He was called to the Newfoundland Bar in 1984. Furey was later named a partner at the St. John's law firm of O'Brien, Furey & Hurley. By 1989, he was a senior partner at the law firm of O'Brien, Furey & Smith. He was appointed as Queen's Counsel in 1996.
Furey earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Education Degree from Memorial University in 1970. He also completed a Master of Education Degree from Memorial in 1976. After graduating, he worked as a teacher for the Roman Catholic School Board in St. John's from 1969 to 1972. From 1972 to 1978, Furey was a supervising vice principal with the Port-au-Port Roman Catholic School Board, and from 1978 to 1980 supervising principal of the Placentia-St. Mary's Roman Catholic School Board.
George J. Furey KC (born May 12, 1948) is a Canadian politician who has served as the speaker of the Senate of Canada since December 3, 2015. Furey was appointed as a senator from Newfoundland and Labrador in 1999 and is the longest-serving member of the Senate.
