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  Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a political party in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The party is the provincial wing of the Liberal Party of Canada.
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en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Newfoundland_and_Labrador   (593 words)

  
 Liberal Party of Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Liberal Party was reduced from a majority to a minority government due, in part, to a scandal in which advertising agencies supporting the Liberal Party received grossly inflated commissions for their services.
When the Liberals formed a majority government after the 1993 election with Chrétien at the helm, party unity was assured by placing Martin, whom Chrétien had defeated for the party leadership in 1990, in the crucial role of Minister of Finance.
In April, 2005 David Kilgour, one of the party's two MPs from Alberta announced that he was leaving the party to sit as an independent member of the House of Commons due to the damaging allegations of corruption in the Liberal Party's Quebec wing based on testimony in the Gomery Commission inquiry.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Canada   (3553 words)

  
 Liberal Party of Canada - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
In their early history, the Liberals were the party of free trade, continentalism, and opposition to excessive imperialism.
Under the party's new leader, John Turner, the Liberals lost power in the 1984 Canadian election and were reduced to only 40 seats in the House of Commons.
Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, Roger Grimes, MHA
open-encyclopedia.com /Liberal_Party_of_Canada   (2253 words)

  
 Articles - Newfoundland and Labrador   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Newfoundland received a colonial assembly in 1832, which was and still is referred to as the House of Assembly, after a fight led by reformers William Carson, Patrick Morris and John Kent.
Newfoundland's long-standing Labrador boundary dispute with Canada was resolved to the satisfaction of Newfoundland and Canada (but not Quebec, the province that bordered Labrador) with the ruling, on April 1, 1927 by the Imperial Privy Council.
The Protestants of Newfoundland outnumbered the Catholics at a ratio of 2:1.
www.bowling-balls.net /articles/Newfoundland_and_Labrador   (2242 words)

  
 Liberal Party of Canada
There were a few years of party confusion; but gradually a pattern of party alignments emerged and by the time of the second election in 1872, a straight party fight took place between a Conservative government and a Reform or Liberal Opposition.
Despite these reforms, the Liberal Party under Mackenzie was unable to achieve a solid popular base of support in any province except Ontario, and in 1878, the government was badly defeated in the general election.
The cooperation of the French-speaking Liberals at the Convention, and the choice of an English-speaking leader demonstrated that the French-speaking Liberals were resolved to restore the Liberal Party on the basis of racial harmony and national unity.
www.liberal.ca /history_e.aspx   (2319 words)

  
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The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to fundamental human rights and freedoms under the law; and recognizes that human dignity in a democratic system requires that all citizens in the Province have an equal opportunity and equal access to fundamental human services and economic, social and cultural development.
The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador believes in a strong and united Province within a strong and united Canada, and subscribes to a dynamic Federalism in which the same principles of equality of opportunity shall apply to our country as a whole.
Party Candidates shall be nominated and, where more than one has been nominated for a district or riding, the Executive Board shall approve the calling of one or more nominating meeting(s) for that district or riding.
www.liberal.nf.net /Constitution/Constitution.htm   (1205 words)

  
 St.John's - Government
Poised at the brink of the North Atlantic Ocean, St. John's is the heart of Newfoundland and Labrador's 17,000 kilometre coastline.The long maritime history of this distinguished port city stems from a way of life that has always been irrevocably tied to the sea.
Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada’s most easterly province, consisting of the island of Newfoundland and the mainland portion of Labrador.
The Terra Nova Greens is the Newfoundland and Labrador chapter of the Green Party of Canada.
www.relocatecanada.com /stjohns/govern.html   (586 words)

  
 The World at War - Newfoundland & Labrador Timeline from 1919 to 1949
Newfoundland referred to as a "Dominion" (a title the government assumed officially in 1908) in the Statue of Westminster but requests that sections 2 -6 not be implemented until such time as the legislature requests it which in never did.
Newfoundland reverts to the status of a Crown Colony.
Liberal Party led by Joseph Smallwood captures 22 of the 28 seats in the first election of a provincial legislature.
worldatwar.net /timeline/newfoundland/19-49.html   (2683 words)

  
 Liberal Party --  Encyclopædia Britannica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Liberal Party has been the governing party at the federal level for most of the period since the late 1890s, bringing together pragmatic social policy reformers and advocates of free enterprise, the balance between them shifting as...
Sneering at the liberal generalities of the various bourgeois parties and hating the Communists, Hitler shouted accusations against the Jews and cried out to the Germans to form an all-powerful national state.
In 1980, the Democratic Party was a house that was divided among the Kennedy and Carter camps.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9048115   (757 words)

  
 Liberal Party of Canada leadership convention, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The 2003 Liberal Party of Canada leadership convention ended on November 14, 2003, electing Paul Martin as the party's new leader.
Stakes for the race were very high as the winner would become Prime Minister, and would take over party that was high in the polls and likely to win re-election.
November 14 - Martin officially becomes leader of the Liberal Party of Canada winning 3242 of 3455 votes against Copps.
www.1bx.com /en/Liberal_Party_of_Canada_leadership_convention,_2003.htm   (278 words)

  
 Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
"The Liberal Party has worked stringently over the past couple of years to establish a process that eliminates the perceived problems that were experienced during previous leadership conventions.
In the meantime, our party will continue to provide a strong and effective Opposition to ensure this government is challenged on a daily basis for the poor decisions they have made.
Our party is moving forward with the strategic planning process needed to win the next election.
www.liberal.nf.net   (867 words)

  
 Liberal Party Of Canada Introduces New Party Logo
The Liberal Party of Canada has introduced its new logo, a new visual identity for a party which looks confidently to the future.
The new design signals the Party's renewal and clear vision for the future, while building on the values that have guided the Liberal Party for more than a century.
Most federal parties have changed their visual identities several times during that period.
www.halifaxlive.com /Liberal_Party_Logo_03082004_457.php   (281 words)

  
 Nova Scotia Liberal Party - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Liberal MLA, Leo Glavine, is pleased that the Avon Food building in Kings West has been sold to local businessmen.
Liberal Transportation Critic Gerald Sampson says the web page “Neglected Road of the Week” is providing an excellent outlet for Nova Scotians frustrated with the appalling state of our roads.
(Sydney, NS) Liberal MLAs representing constituents of the Cape Breton Victoria School Board are calling on the Minister of Labour to appoint a mediator in the current labour dispute between the school board and CUPE Local 5050.
www.liberal.ns.ca /?mn=1.6   (2862 words)

  
 Liberal Party of Canada Conference
The Liberal Party has dominated federal politics throughout the 20th century.
The party first developed its formula for success under the leadership of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who was Prime Minister from 1896 to 1911.
The party's ideologies developed from its position as the opposition in the 19th century and they are based on reform principles and the concept of responsible government.
www.trentu.ca /library/archives/72-006.htm   (582 words)

  
 National Liberal Party --  Encyclopædia Britannica
German Nationalliberale Partei political party that was active first in Prussia and the North German Confederation from 1867, then in Germany in 1871–1918.
Originally a moderate section of the old Prussian Liberals, the nucleus of the National Liberals broke from...
Features policy positions, the history of the party and its leaders, biographical and contact details for Liberal members of the National Assembly, publications, and organizational, membership and fund-raising information.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9054991   (788 words)

  
 Nova Scotia Liberal Party - Leader   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Francis MacKenzie was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland in 1960 and was raised in Sydney.
Francis is a member and past member on various industry and community boards, including Chairman of Parish Council and Co-Chair of a community group that operates a number of businesses for people who are social assistance recipients.
On October 23, 2004, Francis MacKenzie was announced as leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.
www.liberal.ns.ca /?mn=1.3   (367 words)

  
 OPINION: Time To Join the Federal Liberal Party   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The BC wing of the Liberal Party has tackled the issue head on, stating that “the Government of Canada ensure that in cases of citizenship revocation, questions of fact and law, and guilt and innocence must be determined by the normal judicial process, free of political interference.” It is now Ontario’s turn.
The recent by-elections, especially those in Ontario and Newfoundland, were not so much won by the NDP and the Federal Progressive Conservatives as lost by the Liberals.
The Liberal Party of Canada has to be looking for ways to make up for its losses and to garner votes and not just funds.
www.infoukes.com /newpathway/Page423.htm   (482 words)

  
 Vive le Canada - Red-Tory-Blue-Liberal party?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Be they Liberal or liberal, New Democrats or democrats, Green voters or voters who want a green country, or even Red Tories searching for a home, these bloggers believe that Canadian politics should move in a progressive direction.
That is why ideological parties such as the new Conservative Party and the NDP have little general appeal.
Many traditional Liberal voters, especially those from key ethnic and immigrant communities, will be attracted to a party with strong traditional views of values and family.
www.vivelecanada.ca /article.php/20050524210719353   (1336 words)

  
 CBC News:Grimes becomes premier of Newfoundland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The race between the two front-runners was seen as a fight between the party establishment which supported Grimes, and grassroots Liberals, who backed Efford.
Grimes is a former math teacher and union leader who played for 10 years in Newfoundland's minor hockey leagues.
But hanging like a cloud over the race was the party's stunning loss last Tuesday, when two ridings considered safe Liberal seats – including Tobin's – went to the Conservatives in byelections.
www.cbc.ca /stories/2001/02/03/nfld_vote010203   (395 words)

  
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At an early age, he became manager of the family soft drink firm but left that to pursue a career in journalism and broadcasting.
During this period he was a strong advocate of Newfoundland joining the United States and became chief radio spokesman for this cause.
In 1979, he resigned his cabinet seat to lead the Newfoundland Liberal Party to defeat in the election the same year.
www.k12.nf.ca /dcjamieson/Colin.htm   (257 words)

  
 Education Canada Teacher Web Directory: Liberal Party
Aboriginal Peoples Liberal Commission of Ontario - Works with the Prime Minister's office and various members of Cabinet toward the implementation of the Aboriginal platform.
Monica Purdy for MPP - Unsuccessful Liberal candidate for Provincial Parliament for the riding of Beaches - East York.
Toronto Centre-Rosedale Provincial Liberal Association - Riding association for the Ontario riding of Toronto Centre-Rosedale currently held by Liberal MPP George Smitherman.
dirs.educationcanada.com /cat/334074   (160 words)

  
 ipedia.com: 1996 in Canada Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Pierre Pettigrew and Stéphane Dion are brought in, despite not having seats in parliament.
April 23 - Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland agree to replace their provincial sales taxes and the GST with a Harmonized Sales Tax.
Dalton McGuinty is elected leader of the Ontario Liberal Party
www.ipedia.com /1996_in_canada.html   (988 words)

  
 Liberal Party of Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
If you’re a Canadian resident, 14-years and older, and do not belong to another federal political party, simply fill out this form to get started.
This website is the property of the Liberal Party of Canada and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without express written permission.
Authorized by the registered agent for the Liberal Party of Canada.
www.liberal.ca /join_e.aspx   (90 words)

  
 Greg Locke: News From Newfoundland :: Main Page
Brian Tobin, the former premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the former federal MP, former minister of fisheries and former Liberal Party leadership contender (possible) has added former CEO to his CV.
This was Tobin’s first “real job” after leaving political life and he quickly learned that you have to answer directly to investors and share holders on a daily basis, not every four years through an outdated and disconnected political system where there is little direct accountability.
As one Liberal party insider told me while we were picking over the bones of the Newfoundland Liberal party, the last provincial election and the mess that was dumped in the new party leader Roger Grimes lap, “Tobin and the boys arrived in
blog.greglocke.com /blog/_archives/2004/8   (1489 words)

  
 Edward Patrick Morris, 1st Baron Morris --  Encyclopædia Britannica
statesman, premier of Newfoundland from 1909 to 1918, and member of the British House of Lords from 1918.
He represented St. John's West in the Newfoundland house of assembly from 1885 to 1918, originally as an Independent.
controversial prime minister of Newfoundland (1919–23; 1928–32) who gained a reputation for being opportunistic, extravagant, and corrupt but whose promotion of education and industrial development laid the foundation for the Newfoundland Liberal Party's emergence as the dominant political force in the province after its union with Canada in 1949.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9053813   (831 words)

  
 PC Newfoundland and Labrador
Thanks to all who attended the 55th annual convention of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador on October 14-16 at the Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre and made the weekend a tremendous success.
Newfoundland and Labrador hosted the 29th Annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers in St. John’s August 28-29, 2005.
"Newfoundland and Labrador has lost one of the most dedicated and passionate individuals to ever serve this province.
www.pcparty.nf.net   (1441 words)

  
 Executive Council #96-545 - ROMANOW SAYS WELLS MADE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION TO CANADA - Government News Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Premier Roy Romanow today issued the following statement on the decision by Newfoundland Premier Clyde Wells to leave politics.
Wells said today he is stepping down as leader of the Newfoundland Liberal Party, and has asked that a leadership convention be held as soon as possible.
"He put forward his views, and the views of the people of Newfoundland, with intellectual strength and forthrightness.
www.gov.sk.ca /newsrel/releases/1996/01/04-545.html   (177 words)

  
 Maclean's January 15, 1996 Articles @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Note: this is a partial listing of available documents.
(Fisheries Minister Brian Tobin is expected to announce in Jan 1996, his candidacy for Newfoundland's Liberal Party leadership)(Brief Article)
Acting on the edge: Jennifer Jason Leigh likes to play the extremes.
static.highbeam.com /m/macleans/january151996   (333 words)

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