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Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi
Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi is a former provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. As of 2011 there were 8,137 eligible voters living within the district. The district included the east end of the downtown St. John's, and ran north to Newfoundland Drive. The residential mix ranged from apartments and refurbished townhouses in the older part of the city to the edges of suburban subdivisions in the east end. The last MHA was New Democratic Party MHA, Lorraine Michael. This district was also represented by former Newfoundland and Labrador NDP leader, Jack Harris from 1990 to 2006. The district was abolished in 2015, and became St. John's East-Quidi Vidi. Members of the House of Assembly The district has elected the following Members of the House of Assembly: Results Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi , NDP , Lorraine Michael , align="right", 3,239 , align="right", 65.28 , align="right", +8.5 , - , - , - , NDP , Lorraine Michael , a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorraine Michael
Lorraine Michael (born March 27, 1943) is a social-democratic Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. From May 2006 until March 2015, Michael was the leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party (NDP). She is a former nun, teacher, and social activist. On November 1, 2006, she was elected Member of the House of Assembly (MHA) for the district of Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi, and re-elected the following year in the provincial election, and again in 2011. On January 6, 2015, Michael announced her resignation of leader of the NDP following a leadership election which took place on March 7, 2015. Michael successfully contested the 2015 provincial election in the district of St. John's East-Quidi Vidi. Following the resignation of her successor as NDP leader, Earle McCurdy, Michael served as interim leader of the NDP from 2017 until 2018. She did not re-offer at the May 16, 2019 provincial election and retired from the legislature. Background an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34th General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 34th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in September 1966. The general assembly sat from November 30, 1966 to October 4, 1971. The Liberal Party led by Joey Smallwood formed the government. George W. Clarke served as speaker. There were five sessions of the 34th General Assembly: Fabian O'Dea served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland until 1969. Ewart John Arlington Harnum Ewart John Arlington Harnum (October 13, 1910 – February 29, 1996) was a Canadian businessman and the fifth lieutenant governor of Newfoundland from 1969 to 1974. Born on Sound Island in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, Harnum was educated a ... succeeded O'Dea as lieutenant-governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1966: Notes: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes: References {{Newfoundland and Labrador politics Ter ... [...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] |
Shannie Duff
Suzanne M. Duff ( Frecker; born August 22, 1936) is a Canadian politician who has served as the 12th mayor of St. John's from 1990 to 1993 and as a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly."Shannie Duff retires from St. John's city council" Newfoundland and Labrador, May 28, 2013. Politics Duff entered municipal politics in 1977 as a member of . By 1982, she was |
41st General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 41st General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in April 1989. The general assembly sat from May 25, 1989 to April 5, 1993. 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. Thomas Lush served as speaker. There were five sessions of the 41st General Assembly: James McGrath served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland until 1991. Frederick Russell succeeded McGrath as lieutenant governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1989: Notes: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes: References {{Newfoundland and Labrador politics Terms of the General Asse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Democratic Party Of Newfoundland And Labrador
The Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party (NL NDP) is a social democratic political party in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is a provincial section of the federal 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 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 party's leadership election on May 28, 2006. She led the party during the 2007 and 2011 general elections, each time improving the party's share of vote from the previous election. In the 2011 election, a record five NDP MHAs were elected under her leadership. Michael was succeeded by former Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union president, Earle McCurdy on March 7, 2015. Following McCurdy's resignation in September 2017, Michael ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gene Long
Gene Long (born 1957) is a former politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He was elected in 1986 as the New Democratic Party member of the House of Assembly for the riding of St. John's East. Long ran for the party leadership in March 1989 but was defeated by Cle Newhook by a margin of 21 votes.Ward, Stephen, "New leader hopes to improve Newfoundland NDP's fortunes," ''Globe and Mail'', 20 March 1989 Long lost his seat in the provincial election a month later. In the 1990s, he moved to Toronto. He was a senior policy advisor in the Government of Ontario and later the communications manager at the Ontario Ombudsman's office. He worked as the communications manager at the public health department of the City of Toronto, and then as senior policy advisor at Toronto Public Health. He is also the published author of a political history of Newfoundland. He has a Master of Arts degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland, also kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
40th General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 40th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in April 1985. The general assembly sat from April 25, 1985 to March 29, 1989. The Progressive Conservative Party led by Brian Peckford formed the government. Tom Rideout succeeded Peckford as party leader and Premier in March 1989. Patrick McNicholas served as speaker. There were four sessions of the 40th 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 ... until 1986. James McGrath (Canadian politician), James McGrath succeeded Paddon as lieutenant governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1985: Notes: By-elections By-elections ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
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] |
37th General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 37th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in September 1975. The general assembly sat from November 19, 1975 to May 25, 1979. The Progressive Conservative Party led by Frank Moores formed the government. Gerald Ottenheimer served as speaker. There were four sessions of the 37th General Assembly: Gordon Arnaud Winter 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 1975: 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] |
36th General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 36th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in March 1972. The general assembly sat from April 19, 1972, to August 25, 1975. The Progressive Conservative Party led by Frank Moores formed the government. James Russell served as speaker. There were three sessions of the 36th General Assembly: Ewart John Arlington Harnum served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland until 1974. Gordon Arnaud Winter Gordon Arnaud Winter, (October 6, 1912 – August 1, 2003) was the sixth lieutenant governor of Newfoundland from 1974 to 1981. In 1974, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 1989, he headed the Winter Commission, the dioces ... succeeded Harnum as lieutenant-governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1972: Notes: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes: References {{Newfoundland and Labrad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
