John LaBossiere
| John LaBossiere | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party | |
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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 was 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] He resigned as leader in July 1980, following a dispute with the paryt's executive committee, complaining that the NDP had drifted from its socialist principles.[4][5]
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 death notice, Times & Transcript, January 13, 2006
- ↑ New Brunswick Votes 2006: Parties & Leaders. cbc.ca, August 18, 2006.
- 1 2 3 History of the New Brunswick NDP Archived 2011-07-06 at the Wayback Machine..
- ↑ "Patriate the economy as well, Broadbent says" (Oct 27, 1980), The Globe and Mail
- ↑ "Party wrangling in the Maritimes: NOVA SCOTIA" (13 Sep 1980), The Globe and Mail