Todd Russell
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Todd Russell is also a miner who was trapped underground for a fortnight in the 2006 Beaconsfield mine collapse.
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Riding | Labrador |
In office since | May 24, 2005 |
Preceded by | Lawrence O'Brien |
Born | December 22, 1966 William's Harbour, Labrador |
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Todd Norman Russell (born December 22, 1966) is a Canadian politician and the Liberal member of Parliament for the riding of Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Russell was born in William's Harbour, Labrador. He is a Métis of Inuit descent and was the president of the Labrador Métis Nation until his bi-election win. He was educated at Memorial University in St. John's.
Russell won the May 24, 2005 by-election in the riding of Labrador, vacated by the death of Liberal MP Lawrence O'Brien. His crucial victory consolidated the standing of the federal Liberals in the minority parliament, which made it easier for the Liberals to pass budget legislation upon which the fate of their government depended on. He was re-elected in the general election of January 23, 2006.
Preceded by: Lawrence O'Brien, Liberal |
Member of Parliament for Labrador 2005-present |
Succeeded by: incumbent |
Newfoundland and Labrador Caucus serving in the 39th Canadian Parliament. | |
Senators | George Baker (Lib), Ethel M. Cochrane (Con), Joan Cook (Lib), George Furey (Lib), William H. Rompkey (Lib) |
Members of Parliament | Gerry Byrne (Lib), Norman E. Doyle (Con), Loyola Hearn (Con), Fabian Manning (Con), Bill Matthews (Lib), Todd Russell (Lib), Scott Simms (Lib) |