Newfoundland and Labrador.

• Author: Murphy, Elizabeth
• Position: Legislative Reports - Brief article

On August 1, Tom Osborne, MHA (Waterford Valley), former Speaker of the House, was appointed Minister of Finance and Lisa Dempster, MHA (Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair) former Deputy Speaker was appointed Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development.

On August 8, the House convened for the election of a Speaker to succeed Mr. Osborne. There were two candidates for the position: Pam Parsons, MHA (Harbour Grace-Port de Grave) and Perry Trimper, MHA (Lake Melville). Mr. Trimper was elected Speaker and is the first Member representing a Labrador District to occupy the office.

Brian Warr, MHA (Baie Verte-Green Bay), former Deputy Chair of Committees was elected Deputy Speaker and Scott Reid, MHA (St...