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Mount Pearl South
Mount Pearl South was a prosperous, mostly suburban provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Prior to the 2007 provincial election, the district was known as Mount Pearl. Mount Pearl South has seen an expansion in big-box retail outlets in recent years. In 2011, there were 8,114 eligible voters living within the district. The district was created in 1975 and was a Tory stronghold for two decades, with Progressive Conservative Neil Windsor holding the seat from 1975 to 1995. The seat went Liberal in 1996 when Brian Tobin won a large majority government, but returned to the Progressive Conservatives, under Dave Denine, in 2003 when the party swept back to power. Denine won again in the 2007 election. Dave Denine retired just before the writ was dropped in 2011. The 2011 Election was contested between Progressive Conservative nominee Paul Lane, a Mount Pearl city councillor, New Democrat John Riche, a Real Estate Agent and Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Lane
Paul Gerard Lane is a Canadian politician in the provincial legislature of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represents the electoral district of Mount Pearl-Southlands in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. Prior to entering politics, Lane worked as an occupational health and safety professional and disability claims manager. Politics Born and raised in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Lane resides in the suburban community of Mount Pearl, where he was a city councillor and deputy mayor prior to his election to the provincial legislature. Lane was first elected in the 2011 provincial election as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador (PC). Following the election of a PC majority government in 2011, Lane was not appointed to the Cabinet. On January 20, 2014 Lane crossed the floor to the Liberal Party to protest the leadership of Premier Kathy Dunderdale. After leaving the PCs Lane apologized for his behavior in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
38th General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 38th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in June 1979. The general assembly sat from July 12, 1979, to March 15, 1982. The Progressive Conservative Party led by Brian Peckford formed the government. Leonard Simms served as speaker. There were four sessions of the 38th General Assembly: Gordon Arnaud Winter served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland until 1981. William Anthony Paddon William Anthony Paddon, (July 10, 1914 – January 5, 1995) was a Canadian surgeon and the seventh lieutenant governor of Newfoundland from 1981 to 1986. Born in Indian Harbour, Labrador, Newfoundland, the son of Dr. Harry Locke Paddon ( ... succeeded Winter as lieutenant governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1979: Notes: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes: References {{Newfoundland and Labrador pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 Newfoundland And Labrador General Election
The 2003 Newfoundland and Labrador general election was held on October 21, 2003, to elect the 48 members of the 45th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador. The election was called on September 29 by Premier Roger Grimes of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador. Results This election marked only the third change of government in the 54 years since the province joined Canada. The Liberals, led by Roger Grimes, were soundly defeated by the Danny Williams-led Progressive Conservative Party, who took almost three-quarters of the seats in the House of Assembly and well over half of the popular vote. The Liberals lost seven of their 17 Cabinet ministers, along with the Speaker of the House, from the preceding government. Jack Harris and the New Democrats hopes to increase their seat total from two were frustrated, although their incumbents were re-elected. Results by party , - style="background-color:#CCCCCC" !rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="text-align:left;" , Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
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] |
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] |
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] |
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] |
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] |
Julie Bettney
Julie Bettney (born September 7, 1951) is a Canadian educator and former politician. She represented the district of Mount Pearl South in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1996 to 2003 as a member of the Liberal Party. She was born in Port au Port and was educated in Stephenville, in Grand Falls and at Memorial University, where she received a Bachelor of Physical Education. Bettney worked in Labrador as a physical education teacher from 1970 to 1971 and then as a special education teacher from 1973 to 1974. In 1979, she moved to Mount Pearl. From 1980 to 1984, she was a program director for recreation integration for people with disabilities. From 1985 to 1996, Bettney was a training development officer with the Newfoundland Public Service Commission. She was elected to Mount Pearl city council in 1985 and served as mayor of Mount Pearl from 1993 to 1996. Bettney was elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1996, defeating incumbent Neil Windsor, and was re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
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] |
