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A sketch of Manitoba NDP Premier Gary Doer, who announced Thursday he is stepping down: • Born: March 31, 1948, in Winnipeg.

• Private career: Guard and deputy superintendent at Manitoba Youth Centre, president of the Manitoba Government Employees Association.

• Political career: First elected to Manitoba legislature and appointed minister of urban affairs 1986. Re-elected in 1988 and chosen leader of the NDP Opposition. Re-elected in 1990, 1995, and 1999, when he became premier. Re-elected in 2003, 2007. Canada's current longest serving premier.

• Family: Married to Virginia Devine with two daughters: Emily Rose and Kate.

• Quote: "Being premier is the pinnacle of public service and you never say never but my plans are to move on."

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