Todd Russell
| Todd Norman Russell | |
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| Member of Parliament for Labrador |
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| In office May 24, 2005 – May 30, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Lawrence O'Brien |
| Succeeded by | Peter Penashue |
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| Born | December 22, 1966 William's Harbour, NL |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Residence | William's Harbour |
| Profession | Métis affairs leader |
| Religion | Anglican[1] |
Todd Norman Russell (born December 22, 1966) is a Canadian politician and was the Liberal member of Parliament for the riding of Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador from 2005 to 2011.
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[edit] Early life
Russell was born in William's Harbour, Labrador. He is of Inuit descent and was the president of Nunatukavut until his by-election win. He was educated at Memorial University in St. John's.
[edit] Entrance to politics
On May 24, 2005, Russell won a by-election in the riding of Labrador, vacated by the death of Liberal MP Lawrence O'Brien.[2] His victory consolidated the standing of the federal Liberals in the minority parliament, which made it easier for the Liberals to pass budget legislation. He was re-elected in the 2006 and 2008 elections and served as the Critic for Aboriginal Affairs in the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet.
In the 2011 election, Russell was defeated by Conservative Peter Penashue.
[edit] References
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- ^ "Liberals win crucial byelection". CBC News, May 24, 2005.
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