Lewisporte (electoral District)
Lewisporte is a defunct provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. As of 2011, there are 7,797 eligible voters living within the district. The district was abolished in 2015 and replaced by Lewisporte-Twillingate. The town of Lewisporte has been a major service centre in this northeastern district, and has many of the votes. Until the 2003 shipping season, it was the southern terminus of the Labrador coastal ferry service. The economy is traditionally dependent on the fishery but farming is also important. Lewisporte district also includes the communities of Alderburn, Baytona, Birchy Bay, Boyd's Cove, Brown's Arm, Campbellton, Comfort Cove-Newstead, Embree, Horwood, Laurenceton, Little Burnt Bay, Loon Bay, Mason's Cove, Michael's Harbour, Norris Arm, Notre Dame Junction, Port Albert, Porterville, Sandy Point, Stanhope and Stoneville. Members of the House of Assembly The district has elected the following Members of the House of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Wade Verge
Wade Verge is a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Verge represented the electoral district (Canada), district of Lewisporte (electoral district), Lewisporte in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 2007 until 2015. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, Progressive Conservative Party. Verge was formerly an educator and served as the principal at New World Island Academy of New World Island. In September 2009, Verge spoke out against his own government's cutbacks to health care in his district. Premier Danny Williams (Canadian politician), Danny Williams dismissed Verge's comments, saying that "he didn't understand that that's what it meant", and that, "for what it's worth, he's entitled to his opinion." Verge was later booed at a rally against the cuts after he reversed his position and sided with the government, although he stated he also supported the people of his district. On October 7, Premier William ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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39th General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 39th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in April 1982. The general assembly sat from May 10, 1982 to March 11, 1985. The Progressive Conservative Party led by Brian Peckford formed the government. James Russell served as speaker. There were three sessions of the 39th General Assembly: William Anthony Paddon served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland The lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador () is the viceregal representative in Newfoundland and Labrador of the , who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada, as w .... Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1982: Notes: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes: References {{Newfoundland and Labrador politics Terms of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2007 Newfoundland And Labrador General Election
The 2007 Newfoundland and Labrador general election was held on October 9, 2007 to elect members of the 46th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador. Campaign The election was called soon after Premier Danny Williams announced the popular Hebron Oil Field deal, and it was widely considered a foregone conclusion that Williams' Progressive Conservatives would be reelected. Polls during the campaign showed the Conservatives reaching up to 73 per cent of voter support, leading some commentators to speculate that the party could in fact win every seat in the House of Assembly — a feat accomplished only twice before in Canadian history, in Prince Edward Island in the 1935 election and in New Brunswick in the 1987 election. On election day, the Progressive Conservatives did win ten more seats than they held at the dissolution of the previous legislature, and won just under 70 per cent of the popular vote, the highest popular vote share ever attained by a party in the province ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Newfoundland New Democratic Party
The Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party (NL NDP) is a social democracy, social democratic political party in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is a provincial section of the federal New Democratic Party (Canada), New Democratic Party. It was formed in 1961 as the successor to the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and the Newfoundland Democratic Party. The party first contested the 1962 Newfoundland general election, 1962 provincial election. The party won its first seat in the House of Assembly in 1984 and has been represented in the legislature since 1990. Lorraine Michael was elected leader of the NL NDP at the 2006 New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election, party's leadership election on May 28, 2006. She led the party during the 2007 Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2007 and 2011 Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2011 general elections, each time improving the party's share of vote from the previous elect ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2011 Newfoundland And Labrador General Election
The 2011 Newfoundland and Labrador general election took place on October 11, 2011, to elect members of the 47th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Progressive Conservative Party (PC Party) formed a majority government in the 2007 election, with the Liberal Party serving as the Official Opposition and the New Democratic Party (NDP) serving as a third party. Under amendments passed by the Legislature in 2004, elections in Newfoundland and Labrador are now held on fixed dates: the second Tuesday in October every four years. The Progressive Conservatives, led by Kathy Dunderdale, won their third consecutive majority government. Dunderdale became only the third woman in Canadian history to lead a political party to power. The Liberal Party, led by Kevin Aylward, formed the Official Opposition, however the party placed third in the popular vote and Aylward himself was not elected to the legislature. Lorraine Michael's New Democratic Party won a record number of seat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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46th General Assembly Of Newfoundland And Labrador
The 46th Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly was summoned to meet on March 10, 2008, its members having been sworn in and elected its speaker on November 1, 2007, and was dissolved on September 19, 2011. The Progressive Conservative government led by Danny Williams was re-elected with a landslide victory. The Liberal and NDP opposition was nearly wiped off the electoral map. Williams resigned in 2010 and his Deputy Premier Kathy Dunderdale was sworn in as the Premier. Members (MHAs) Standings changes since 2007 general election By-elections in the 46th General Assembly , Progressive Conservative , Kevin Parsons , align="right", 2,865 , align="right", 68.97 , align="right", , - , New Democratic Party , Kathleen Connors , align="right", 972 , align="right", 23.40 , align="right", , - , Liberal , Tonia Power-Mercer , align="right", 317 , align="right", 7.63 , align="right", , - !align="left" colspan=3, Total !align="right", 4,154 !align="right", !align="rig ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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45th General Assembly Of Newfoundland And Labrador
The 45th Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly began on November 12, 2003, with the swearing in of Members. The Premier and Executive Council had been sworn in on November 6, 2003. The Progressive Conservative government led by Danny Williams was elected with a victory over the Liberal Party. The Liberal and New Democratic Party (NDP) opposition was greatly decreased from what it was after the 1999 election. Danny Williams was the Premier during this General Assembly. Timeline * November 6, 2003 – Danny Williams is sworn in as Newfoundland and Labrador's 9th Premier. * November 6, 2003 – Danny Williams' Cabinet Ministers are sworn in, to serve in Newfoundland and Labrador's new government. * December 23, 2004 – Williams ordered all Canadian flags removed from provincial buildings in reply to a dispute with then-Prime Minister of Canada Paul Martin over his desire to shield Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore oil revenues from the calculation of its fiscal ca ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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44th General Assembly Of Newfoundland And Labrador
The members of the 44th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in February 1999. The general assembly sat from 1999 to 2003. The Liberal Party led by Brian Tobin formed the government. After Tobin reentered federal politics in October 2000, Beaton Tulk became interim party leader and Premier. Roger Grimes was elected party leader in February 2001. Lloyd Snow served as speaker. Arthur Maxwell House served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador The lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador () is the viceregal representative in Newfoundland and Labrador of the , who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada, as w ... until 2002. Edward Roberts succeeded House as lieutenant-governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1999: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members f ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tom Rideout
Thomas "Tom" Gerald Rideout (born June 25, 1948) is a former Canadian politician who served as the fourth premier of Newfoundland from March 22, 1989 to May 5, 1989. Life and career Born in Fleur de Lys, Newfoundland, Rideout was first elected to the provincial House of Assembly in the 1975 general election as a Liberal but left the party in 1980 to join the Progressive Conservative government of Premier Brian Peckford in its fight with Ottawa for control of offshore mineral resources. Rideout became minister of culture, recreation and youth in 1984 and became minister of fisheries in 1985. With Peckford's retirement from politics in 1989, Rideout was chosen Tory party leader and thus became premier of Newfoundland. One month later at the 1989 provincial election, the Progressive Conservatives narrowly won a higher percentage of votes than the Liberal Party led by Clyde Wells, but the Liberals won the most seats and Wells replaced Rideout as Premier. Rideout remained Leader ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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43rd General Assembly Of Newfoundland And Labrador
The members of the 43rd General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in February 1996. The general assembly sat from March 20, 1996 to January 18, 1999. The Liberal Party led by Brian Tobin formed the government. Lloyd Snow served as speaker. There were three sessions of the 43rd General Assembly: Frederick Russell served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland until 1997. Arthur Maxwell House Arthur Maxwell House, (August 10, 1926 – October 17, 2013) was a Canadian neurologist and the tenth lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. Born in Glovertown, Newfoundland, he graduated from medical school at Dalhousie University ... succeeded Russell as lieutenant-governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1996: Notes: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes: References {{Newfoundland and Labrador politics Terms of the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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43rd General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 43rd General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in February 1996. The general assembly sat from March 20, 1996 to January 18, 1999. The Liberal Party led by Brian Tobin formed the government. Lloyd Snow served as speaker. There were three sessions of the 43rd General Assembly: Frederick Russell served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland until 1997. Arthur Maxwell House Arthur Maxwell House, (August 10, 1926 – October 17, 2013) was a Canadian neurologist and the tenth lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. Born in Glovertown, Newfoundland, he graduated from medical school at Dalhousie University ... succeeded Russell as lieutenant-governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1996: Notes: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes: References {{Newfoundland and Labrador politics Terms of the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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42nd General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 42nd General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in May 1993. The general assembly sat from May 20, 1993 to January 29, 1996. The Liberal Party The Liberal Party is any of many political parties around the world. The meaning of ''liberal'' varies around the world, ranging from liberal conservatism on the right to social liberalism on the left. __TOC__ Active liberal parties This is a li ... led by Clyde Wells formed the government. Paul Dicks served as speaker until 1995. Lloyd Snow succeeded Dicks as speaker. There were three sessions of the 42nd General Assembly: Frederick Russell served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1993: Notes: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes: References {{Newfoundland and Labrador politics Terms of the General Assembly of Newfound ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |