John LaBossiere
| John LaBossiere | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party | |
| In office 1976–1980 | |
| Preceded by | J. Albert Richardson |
| Succeeded by | George Little |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1935 |
| Died | 2006 |
| Political party | New Brunswick New Democratic Party |
John B. LaBossiere (1935-2006[1])was a Canadian politician, who served as leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party from 1976 to 1980.[2] The party's first francophone leader, he was noted for making inroads into the province's Acadian community, taking the party to a then-record level of support in the 1978 provincial election.[3] He was also an early advocate of environmentalism in the province, building his campaign on opposition to aerial spraying and to the proposed Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.[3]
A teacher by profession,[3] he taught at the Bonar Law High School in Rexton, New Brunswick and was married to Ferne (Fearon) LaBossiere, a native of Tide Head, New Brunswick. He was a graduate of the University of New Brunswick. LaBossiere was active in many community organizations and deeply committed to many causes. He was elected and served on the Rexton-Richibucto school board for many years.
He ran for the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the 1978 and 1995 elections.
References
- ↑ John B. LaBossiere 1935-2006 John B. LaBossiere of Bass River/ Rexton passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2006. A celebration of John's life will be held at the Greenwood Lodge, Ford's Mills on Monday, January 16, 2006 at 2 pm. Rev. Gary Burrill officiating. A reception will follow. Funeral arrangements under the professional care of Cooperative Funraire Passage Funeral Co-operative, 3754, Route 134, Shediac Bridge, NB, 532-1050. Published Friday January 13th, 2006, Times & Transcript
- ↑ New Brunswick Votes 2006: Parties & Leaders. cbc.ca, August 18, 2006.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 History of the New Brunswick NDP.
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