Gerry Byrne (politician)
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| Hon. Gerry Byrne | |
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Member of Parliament
for Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte |
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| Assumed office 1996 |
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| Preceded by | Brian Tobin |
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| Born | September 27 1966 Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Denise Gibbons |
| Residence | Corner Brook |
| Profession | Political Assistant |
Gerry Byrne PC, MP (born September 27, 1966 at Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador) is a Canadian politician. He currently represents the riding of Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte for the Liberal Party of Canada.
Byrne received a BSc from Dalhousie University.
Byrne has been a Member of Parliament since 1996 when he won a byelection in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. He currently represents the riding of Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte. He was Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from 2002 to 2003.
Byrne was re-elected in the 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2006 elections. In the 2006 election he had one of the highest margins of victory in Atlantic Canada[citation needed].
In the Liberal Party of Canada leadership convention, 2006, Byrne supported Michael Ignatieff, who placed second in the race.
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| Predecessor | Office | Successor |
| Robert Thibault | Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) (2002–2003) |
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| Preceded by Brian Tobin, Liberal |
Member of Parliament from Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte 1996 – present |
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