Norman Doyle
Norman "Blicky" Doyle (born November 11, 1945) is a Canadian businessman and politician in Newfoundland and Labrador. He was a member of the Senate of Canada from 2012 to 2020 and a Member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1997 to 2008.
Norman Doyle | |
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 Doyle in September 2017 | |
| Senator from Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office January 6, 2012 – November 11, 2020 | |
| Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
| Appointed by | David Johnston |
| Preceded by | Bill Rompkey |
| Succeeded by | Iris Petten |
| Member of Parliament for St. John's East (St. John's North; 2004–2006) | |
| In office June 2, 1997 – October 14, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Bonnie Hickey |
| Succeeded by | Jack Harris |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Harbour Main (Harbour Main—Bell Island; 1979–1985) | |
| In office September 18, 1979 – May 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | William Doody |
| Succeeded by | Don Whelan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 11, 1945 Avondale, Dominion of Newfoundland |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Other political affiliations | Progressive Conservative (1997–2003) |
| Spouse | Belle (Hannifan) Doyle |
| Residence | St. John's |
| Profession | Businessman |
Political career
Provincial politics
Doyle was a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1979 to 1993. He represented the provincial electoral district of Harbour Main sitting with the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.
During his time in office he served multiple cabinet positions, Minister of Communications from 1982 to 1984 than ran the Municipal Affairs portfolio from 1984 to 1987 and then Transportation from 1987 to 1989 and finally as Labour Minister briefly in 1989.
House of Commons
He was a Conservative Party of Canada Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada. He represented the riding of St. John's East from 1997 to 2008. He has also been a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada from 1997 until the party's merger in 2003 with the Canadian Alliance.
He was formerly chair of the Commons standing committee on Citizenship and Immigration.
He was the caucus chair of both the Conservative Party and the Progressive Conservative Party. He was the whip and deputy whip of the Progressive Conservative Party and was critic of Citizenship and Immigration, Labour, Transport, Human Resources Development, and Human Resources and Skill Development.[1]
Senate
Doyle was appointed to the Senate of Canada to represent the province of Newfoundland and Labrador on January 6, 2012, by Governor General David Johnston, on the advice of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.[2] He rejoined the Conservative caucus with which he previously sat in the House of Commons. He reached the mandatory retirement age on November 11, 2020.
References
- "Veteran St. John's MP Doyle retiring from politics". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 13 March 2007. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- "Harper appoints 7 new senators". CBC News. 6 January 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- "New Senator sought return to political life". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 7 January 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
