Gerry Reid

Gerry Reid (born June 18, 1954) was a Canadian politician and the leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador. He served as interim leader from 2005 to 2006, until Jim Bennett replaced him in February 2006. Reid was reelected as leader of the party on May 29, 2006,[1] after Bennett resigned due to differences with the Liberal Party caucus.[2]

For the ice hockey player, see Gerry Reid (ice hockey).
Gerry Reid
Leader of the Opposition in Newfoundland and Labrador
In office
May 30, 2005 – November 13, 2007
Preceded byRoger Grimes
Succeeded byYvonne Jones
Leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Party
In office
May 29, 2006 – November 13, 2007
Preceded byJim Bennett
Succeeded byYvonne Jones
In office
May 30, 2005 – February 6, 2006
Acting
Preceded byRoger Grimes
Succeeded byJim Bennett
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
for The Isles of Notre Dame
In office
February 22, 1996 – October 9, 2007
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded byDerrick Dalley
Personal details
BornJune 18, 1954
Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Political partyLiberal
ChildrenMatthew & Lucas
Alma materMemorial University of Newfoundland
OccupationTeacher
CabinetGovernment Whip Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier (1999-2001)
Minister of Education (2003)

Prior to entering politics, Reid was a teacher and town councillor in Summerford. Reid represented the district of The Isles of Notre Dame in the House of Assembly from 1996 until his 2007 defeat.

On October 9, 2007, in the general election, he led the party to its worst showing in the province's history with just 3 out of 48 potential seats.[3] Reid was also defeated in his own riding by Progressive Conservative candidate Derrick Dalley, by a margin of twelve votes. Reid announced his departure from politics and resignation as party leader on November 13, 2007.[4] He was subsequently replaced by MHA Yvonne Jones as interim leader.[5]

References
  1. "N.L. opposition parties choose new leaders". CBC News, May 29, 2006.
  2. "Bennett steps down as Liberal leader". CBC News. May 8, 2006. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  3. "Heartbreak for Liberals as Grit vote collapses". CBC News, October 9, 2007.
  4. "Reid resigns leadership, vows Grit rebuilding". CBC News, November 13, 2007.
  5. "Jones takes on interim Liberal leadership". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. November 15, 2007. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
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