William D. Casey, born on February nineteenth, nineteen forty-five, is a prominent Canadian politician hailing from Nova Scotia. His political journey began when he was first elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of Canada in nineteen eighty-eight, representing the Progressive Conservative Party. His career took a significant turn in two thousand three when he became a Conservative MP following the merger of his party.
In two thousand seven, Casey faced a pivotal moment in his political career when he was expelled from the Conservative Party for voting against the budget. However, his resilience shone through as he successfully ran as an Independent in the two thousand eight election, securing his position until he chose to resign in two thousand nine. This decision was made to advocate for the interests of Nova Scotia at the federal level.
After a brief hiatus from federal politics, Casey made a notable return in the two thousand fifteen federal election. Running as a Liberal, he achieved a remarkable victory, garnering sixty-three point seventy-three percent of the popular vote. His journey reflects a dynamic career marked by significant political shifts and a steadfast commitment to serving his constituents.