Michael S. Martin (politician)
Michael Solomon Martin (born 1938) is a former Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Labrador South in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1972 to 1975. He was a member of the New Labrador Party.[1] He was born at Cartwright.[2] Martin served in the Canadian Armed Forces where he served four missions as a United Nations peacekeeper.[3] Martin is known for designing the unofficial Flag of Labrador in 1974. He also designed the Labrador Tartan.[4]
Michael Martin | |
|---|---|
| MHA for Labrador South | |
| In office 1972–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Josiah Harvey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1938 (age 84–85) Cartwright, Dominion of Newfoundland |
| Political party | New Labrador Party |
| Residence(s) | Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Occupation | civil servant, journalist |
References
- Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-07-22. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - "Michael Martin - Minister Of Veterans Affairs Commendation - Veterans Affairs Canada". veterans.gc.ca. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- "Michael Martin reflects of life as MHA, political activist". thelabradorian.ca. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
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