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Ghiz becomes longest-serving premier

Premier Robert Ghiz is the country's current longest-serving premier, and its youngest. Guardian photo

Premier Robert Ghiz is the country's current longest-serving premier, and its youngest.

Published on January 21, 2013
Published on January 21, 2013

When Robert Ghiz celebrates his birthday today, he will be going into a year in which he becomes the longest serving of all the current premiers.

He will take over that honour once Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty steps down after his Liberal Party holds a leadership vote to find his replacement later this month.

Ghiz, who has been premier since 2007, said this will also be the first time in Canada’s history that the longest-serving premier who is in office is also the youngest. He's 39.

“It’s one of those things that, you know, it’s good to have the experience around the table,” he said.

The fact he is becoming the longest serving of the current premiers shows there is volatility in politics.

Ghiz will spend part of his birthday delivering his  state-of-the-province address tonight to Island Rotary Clubs. He will be joined by Marc Garneau, Canada’s first astronaut.

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    Captain Canuck
    - January 22, 2013 at 13:25:41

    I take part of the blame for this. I voted liberal last time (and for the last time). But can we stop saying longest "serving" premier and go with longest "sitting" premier. We don't count serving yourself last I checked.

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    Ghiz
    - January 21, 2013 at 22:03:30

    I hate to say it but Robert Ghiz is a rich kid from Brighton and has no idea how 95% of Islanders live.

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    Sylvia
    - January 21, 2013 at 21:17:45

    Elected in 2007, now going into 6 years, and I would say that's almost 6 years too long for Mr. Ghiz and for P.E.I. What really annoys me about him is he's so self-satisfied, and he really believes he's doing a great job. He will go down in history as the most incompetent premier we have ever had. I am not interested in reading anything about him, do not want to hear his voice or see his face. I've never been so fed up with a premier of P.E.I. in my lifetime. I just wish he'd go away somewhere, preferably to another country.

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    Ashamed
    - January 21, 2013 at 20:06:06

    Where did you park the Mini Cooper..... Bean !!! :-P

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  • Username
    GHIZ IS NO BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR ISLANDERS
    - January 21, 2013 at 20:04:21

    The Guardian is grasping at straws trying to say something good about Ghiz. We don't care how old he is or when his birthday is. We care about not being ripped off at every turn and bullied by his corrupt cronies. Let's see the Guardian try finding out the real stories of how they deal with those who don't agree with them or speak openly about them. Then the Guardian would have done something for the citizens of PEI.

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    rick
    - January 21, 2013 at 19:25:50

    If the Island had not been ruined under Ghiz's tenure, it would be cause for celebration, as it is , we can only be sad thatwe will suffer for amny years to come, from this inept, immature boy being elected PREMIER.

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    howard
    - January 21, 2013 at 19:19:20

    Imagine, and he thinks he has done a job worth mentioning, = please step down, - retire, whatever, so we can begin the recovery from your sad incompetent reain. I am sure you are doing the best you can, but it just is not good enough, no matter whay your yes people tell you. Please GO

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    lying proof
    - January 21, 2013 at 17:26:55

    He wouldn't be so if he and his puppets had't LIED( e.g.-no GST) during the last election campaign.

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    congrats
    - January 21, 2013 at 17:01:50

    Happy birthday Ghiz

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    John W.A.Curtis
    - January 21, 2013 at 16:50:22

    Bill Jones should tell people if he is a Liberal or Conservative. Joe Ghiz was elected by running on 10 signatures why wasn't it good enogh for Robert Ghiz what was he afraid of.

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    fred
    - January 21, 2013 at 16:05:33

    should this joke of a so called premier;s picture be in the cartoon section . Sure is depressing .

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    Bill Jones
    - January 21, 2013 at 15:15:06

    if you can't find 25 people to sign your nomination papers you shouldn't even consider a run to be elected dog catcher. That might be the most ridiculous criticism i have ever seen.

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    check the scoresheet for experience value
    - January 21, 2013 at 15:13:18

    It took over 100 years and two world wars to push PEI debt to 1 Billion Dollars but Ghiz has pushed it over 2 Billion in 5 years. Ghiz is still borrowing. Indeed it is great to have experience but Ghiz has none and the rest of Canada is not following him. Ghiz will continue to host federal Liberals in hopes of them getting power sometime and bailing him out of PEI. He is a terrible leader and his inexperience is obvious.

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    don
    - January 21, 2013 at 15:05:33

    HMATT when he is fired he leaves with a nice pension that he does not deserve as he sure did not WORK for it. other then help his friends with PNP and contracts for years to come.dizzy we are being SCREWED by you and you have a balls to smile your little bullies grin. shame on you. and THEREFORE. you have spoke the whole truth thank you but between the PC back room kids and dizzy no wonder we are in the hole MILLIONS AND WILL NEVER EVER GET OUT.

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    dave kneabone
    - January 21, 2013 at 15:03:07

    I was wondering why this day is considered the most depressing day of the year. Now i know

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    Wow
    - January 21, 2013 at 14:44:10

    Wow longest serving eh. He is only serving himself not the Islanders he is yanking us all around. Can't wait till the next election to see how many of these so called ministers get back in. What a Joke.

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  • Username
    therefore..........
    - January 21, 2013 at 14:28:53

    that means Islanders are now the longest suffering fools....

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    Happy birthday Robert
    - January 21, 2013 at 14:06:36

    I do not always agree with you, but I know you are trying to do your best for the island. Thank you for stepping forward for a thankless job.

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    John W. A. Curtis
    - January 21, 2013 at 13:57:00

    Ghiz and his liberals changed the Election Act. by requiring 25 signatures instead of 10 signatures for a candidate to run in a provincial election. Ghiz and his Liberals want a two party system. without any Independents ask Olive Crane

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    Garth Staples
    - January 21, 2013 at 13:52:30

    Only because some Tories voted for him. Wait until the next time if he is still Premier.

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    Karl Proude
    - January 21, 2013 at 13:23:55

    I sure know where I would love to put that Christmas Tree in the background.That would make me a Proude Islander.

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    hmatt
    - January 21, 2013 at 13:17:02

    When is he retiring for the greater good of ALL Islanders.

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