Jordan Brown (Newfoundland and Labrador politician)
Jordan Brown | |
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| House Leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office October 2021 | |
| Leader | Alison Coffin and Jim Dinn |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Labrador West | |
| Assumed office May 16, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Graham Letto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 14, 1989 |
| Political party | New Democratic |
| Alma mater | College of the North Atlantic |
Jordan Brown MHA (born September 14, 1989) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election.[1][2][3][4] He represents the electoral district of Labrador West as a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party.[5][6] He was re-elected in the 2021 provincial election.[7][8]
Early life and career
[edit]Brown trained as a welder in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and returned to Labrador City to work. In 2013 he helped restart the local Heritage Society.[9] In 2014, he led a successful year-long campaign to have the Labrador flag recognized as the symbol of Labrador and flown at the land border crossings in Labrador and at government buildings.[10] In 2017, Brown unsuccessfully sought election to the Labrador City town council.
Political career
[edit]In 2022, Brown criticized the provincial government's claim that the Trans-Labrador Highway had been completed.[11] He argued that it isn't finished until a road reaches Labrador's north coast as far as Nain. In 2023, Brown criticized the diversion of obstetrical services from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Labrador City, stating that Labrador City's hospital is too understaffed to provide for the central and northern regions of Labrador.[12]
Brown has called for a provincial ban on scab workers.[13]
In 2023, Brown criticized the Bloc Québécois for having a map Newfoundland and Labrador–Quebec border with Quebec having control of Labrador.[14][15]
Awards and recognition
[edit]In 2017, Brown was awarded the Labradorians of Distinction Medal.[16]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Democratic | Jordan Brown | 1,359 | 50.0 | +7.8 | |
| Liberal | Wayne Button | 780 | 28.7 | -13.4 | |
| Progressive Conservative | Nick McGrath | 577 | 21.3 | +5.6 | |
| Total valid votes | 2,716 | ||||
| Total rejected ballots | |||||
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| Eligible voters | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Democratic | Jordan Brown | 1,364 | 42.2 | +7.47 | |
| Liberal | Graham Letto | 1,362 | 42.1 | -1.71 | |
| Progressive Conservative | Derick Sharron | 509 | 15.7 | -5.76 | |
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| Eligible voters | |||||
| 2017 Labrador City municipal election | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Button (elected mayor) | 1,186 | 10.22 |
| Fabian Benoit | 1,030 | 8.87 |
| Junior Humphries (X) | 998 | 8.60 |
| Nick McGrath | 920 | 7.92 |
| John Penney (X) | 883 | 7.61 |
| Kenneth Lawlor | 863 | 7.43 |
| Richard Fahey | 783 | 6.74 |
| Peter Pike | 758 | 6.53 |
| Edward Conway (X) | 744 | 6.41 |
| Corinna Wentzell | 684 | 5.89 |
| Jamie-Lynn Patterson | 655 | 5.64 |
| Toby Leon | 629 | 5.42 |
| Clarence Rogers (X) | 584 | 5.03 |
| Jordan Brown | 515 | 3.44 |
| Christopher Lacey (X) | 377 | 3.25 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Cabinet ministers Letto and Hawkins among 9 defeated Liberals". CBC News Newfoundland and Labrador, May 17, 2019.
- ^ "NDP clinging to 5-vote victory in Lab West after official addition of vote tally". CBC News. May 19, 2019. Archived from the original on May 20, 2019.
- ^ MacEachern, Daniel (May 16, 2019). "Exuberant NDP celebrates 'new era' as it holds St. John's seats, and wins back Labrador West". CBC News. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ Roberts, Kelly-Anne (May 17, 2019). "'We have the balance of power,' Alison Coffin says as NDP wins three seats". NTV.
- ^ "NDP newcomer won by 5 votes in Labrador, causing minority Liberal N.L. government | Globalnews.ca". globalnews.ca. May 19, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- ^ "Five NDP votes in Labrador to determine status of N.L. Liberal government | The Star". thestar.com. May 19, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- ^ Mullin, Malone (March 27, 2021). "Liberals claim slim majority in Newfoundland and Labrador, as voters tap Furey to lead". CBC News. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Here are all the MHAs elected in the Newfoundland and Labrador election". CBC News. March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Happy Labrador Flag Day | SaltWire".
- ^ "Flags up without fanfare causing flap in Labrador | CBC News".
- ^ "Work to Connect Labrador Not Done Yet, Says MHA".
- ^ "Labrador Health Care in Crisis Following Years of Cuts: MHA".
- ^ "Brown Submits Letter Calling for Strengthened Workers Rights". November 3, 2022.
- ^ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/labrador-quebec-bloc-map-1.6852445 [bare URL]
- ^ "'Fix your map': Labrador MHA calls out Bloc Québécois leader for removing border from map". May 24, 2023.
- ^ "Medal Recipients". Labradorians of Distinction. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
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