Paul Shelley (politician)
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Paul J. Shelley is a former political figure in Newfoundland and Labrador
, Canada. He represented Baie Verte-Springdale in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
from 1993 to 2007 as a Progressive Conservative
.
He was born in Baie Verte
, the son of William Shelley, and was educated at Memorial University. Shelley worked in construction from 1977 to 1981, was technical director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Association from 1986 to 1987 and taught school in Baie Verte from 1987 to 1989. Shelley married Beverly Whitten. He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister Tourism, Culture and Recreation and Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment. Shelley resigned his seat in July 2007, citing family reasons.
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...
, Canada. He represented Baie Verte-Springdale in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly is one of two components of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, the other being the Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland and Labrador General Assembly meets in the Confederation Building at St...
from 1993 to 2007 as a Progressive Conservative
Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
For pre-1949 Conservative parties see Conservative parties in Newfoundland The Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a centre-right provincial political party in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Originally founded in 1949 the party has formed the Government of...
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He was born in Baie Verte
Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador
Baie Verte is a town located on the northeast coast of the island portion of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on the Baie Verte Peninsula.-Geography:...
, the son of William Shelley, and was educated at Memorial University. Shelley worked in construction from 1977 to 1981, was technical director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Association from 1986 to 1987 and taught school in Baie Verte from 1987 to 1989. Shelley married Beverly Whitten. He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister Tourism, Culture and Recreation and Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment. Shelley resigned his seat in July 2007, citing family reasons.