Newfoundland and Labrador.

AuthorMurphy, Elizabeth
PositionLegislative Reports

Resignations

On January 6 the Leader of the Third Party, Lorraine Michael announced that she would step down as NDP leader but will contest the District of Signal Hill Quidi Vidi at the next general election. The party has announced that it will hold a leadership convention on March 7, 2015.

By-elections

On November 25, 2014 Stelman Flynn was elected in the District of Humber East succeeding former Premier Tom Marshall. Steve Crocker was elected in the District of Trinity--Bay de Verde succeeding former Minister of Finance Charlene Johnson. Both Members, who ran as Liberals, were sworn and took their seats in the House on December 11, 2014.

Member named

On December 9, 2014 the Member for Cartwright L'Anse au Clair was named by Speaker Wade Verge for disregarding the authority of the Chair in refusing to withdraw an unparliamentary remark. The Member was ordered to withdraw from the House for the remainder...

To continue reading

Request your trial

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT