Joseph Goudie
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Joe Goudie was born in 1939 in the small community of Mud Lake
, Labrador
, Canada
. His mother was writer Elizabeth Goudie
.
Goudie is known for his career as a broadcaster
for the CBC
, and as a provincial public servant. He has also served as President of the Labrador Metis Association. The organization Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador has called him an icon of Labrador
's rich heritage, citing his dedication to Labrador tradition and tireless efforts in promoting the province. He has served as a national parks consultant and is widely respected for his knowledge and appreciation of nature.
Joe served as Town Clerk and Town Manager of Happy Valley before making the jump to provincial politics. He was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador
provincial House of Assembly in 1975, where he served until his defeat in 1985. During this time, he held the posts of Minister of Rural Development (1978–1982), Minister of Rural, Agriculture, and Northern Development (1982–1985), and Minister of Fisheries (1985).
Mud Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador
Mud Lake is a small community in central Labrador, Canada.Elizabeth Goudie, writer, was born there in 1902.Her son Joseph Goudie, a politician and former broadcaster, was born there in 1939.-See also:* Mud Lake — lakes in Newfoundland and Labrador...
, Labrador
Labrador
Labrador is the distinct, northerly region of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It comprises the mainland portion of the province, separated from the island of Newfoundland by the Strait of Belle Isle...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. His mother was writer Elizabeth Goudie
Elizabeth Goudie
Elizabeth Goudie née Blake was a writer. Her sole work, Woman of Labrador was published in 1973.-Life:...
.
Goudie is known for his career as a broadcaster
Presenter
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for the CBC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
, and as a provincial public servant. He has also served as President of the Labrador Metis Association. The organization Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador has called him an icon of Labrador
Labrador
Labrador is the distinct, northerly region of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It comprises the mainland portion of the province, separated from the island of Newfoundland by the Strait of Belle Isle...
's rich heritage, citing his dedication to Labrador tradition and tireless efforts in promoting the province. He has served as a national parks consultant and is widely respected for his knowledge and appreciation of nature.
Joe served as Town Clerk and Town Manager of Happy Valley before making the jump to provincial politics. He was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
provincial House of Assembly in 1975, where he served until his defeat in 1985. During this time, he held the posts of Minister of Rural Development (1978–1982), Minister of Rural, Agriculture, and Northern Development (1982–1985), and Minister of Fisheries (1985).