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Jim Morgan (Canadian politician)

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Jim Morgan
MHA for Bonavista South
In office
1972–1989
Preceded byRossy Barbour
Succeeded byAubrey Gover
Personal details
Born
James Charles Morgan

(1939-10-31)October 31, 1939
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
DiedAugust 4, 2019(2019-08-04) (aged 79)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Political partyProgressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador

James Charles Morgan (October 31, 1939 – August 4, 2019) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Bonavista South in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1972 to 1989. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.[1]

Early life

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The son of Samuel Robert and Helen Morgan, he was born at St. John's[2] and was educated at Memorial University, at Devry Technical School in Toronto and at Sir George Williams University in Montreal.[1] In 1967, Morgan married Denise Philippe.[2]

Political career

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Morgan was elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1972. He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Transportation and Communications, as Minister of Tourism, as Minister of Forestry and Agriculture and as Minister of Fisheries. He was a candidate for the Progressive Conservative party leadership in 1979 but withdrew, transferring his support to Brian Peckford. In 1988, he made an unsuccessful bid to be the federal Progressive Conservative candidate in the riding of St. John's East but Ross Reid was chosen instead.[1] Morgan made another attempt to enter federal politics in the 2000 election,[3] but was defeated by Liberal Brian Tobin in Bonavista—Trinity—Conception.[4]

Death

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Morgan died in St. John's on August 4, 2019, at the age of 79.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Morgan, James Charles". Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. p. 617.
  2. ^ a b Normandin, P G (1946). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  3. ^ "Conservatives attack Tobin's record in Eastern Canada". CBC News. November 1, 2000. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "Tobin back as MP". CBC News. November 28, 2000. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  5. ^ "James Morgan | Saltwire".
  6. ^ Former PC Minister Jim Morgan Passes Away