Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election, 2011
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The 2011 Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election was prompted by Danny Williams'
announcement that he was resigning as premier and party leader on December 3, 2010. Premier Kathy Dunderdale
, who was sworn in after Williams' resignation, was the only eligible candidate for leadership election and therefore became the leader-designate. Dunderdale was sworn in as leader at the party's convention on April 2, 2011.
Dunderdale will lead the party into the general election
which is legislated be held on October 11, 2011.
would become the tenth Premier of the province (and first woman to hold the office) on an interim basis until a successor is chosen for the leadership election. Nominations for the leadership opened on December 30, 2010, and closed on January 10, 2011. The rules to enter the race state that you must submit $5,000 and 50 signatures from party members. After the close of nominations Dunderdale along with Brad Cabana were the only two people who came forward to run. On January 11, 2011, the PC Party announced that Cabana's nomination was not not valid because, while he had collected 73 names, not enough of them were PC Party members to meet the 50 signature requirement for a leadership candidate. Cabana appealed the party's decision but it was announced on January 27, 2011, that the rules committee upheld the previous ruling by the credentials committee. With Cabana being ineligible to run Dunderdale was officially named the leader-designate, with her leadership to be ratified at the party's convention this spring.
Kathy Dunderdale
MHA for Virginia Waters
(since 2003), Minister of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development (2003–2006), Minister of Natural Resources (2006–2010), Deputy Premier (2008–2010), Premier (since 2010)
Danny Williams (politician)
Daniel E. "Danny" Williams, QC, MHA is a Canadian politician, businessman and lawyer who served as the ninth Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador between November 6, 2003, and December 3, 2010. Williams was born and raised in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador...
announcement that he was resigning as premier and party leader on December 3, 2010. Premier Kathy Dunderdale
Kathy Dunderdale
Kathleen Mary Margaret "Kathy" Dunderdale MHA is a Canadian politician and the tenth and current Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, having served in this capacity since December 3, 2010...
, who was sworn in after Williams' resignation, was the only eligible candidate for leadership election and therefore became the leader-designate. Dunderdale was sworn in as leader at the party's convention on April 2, 2011.
Dunderdale will lead the party into the general election
Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2011
The 48th Newfoundland and Labrador general election occurred on October 11, 2011, to elect members of the 47th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, the 19th election for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada...
which is legislated be held on October 11, 2011.
Timing
On November 25, 2010 Premier Danny Williams announced that he would be stepping down as leader of the party and Premier of the province on December 3, 2010. The party's caucus decided that Deputy Premier Kathy DunderdaleKathy Dunderdale
Kathleen Mary Margaret "Kathy" Dunderdale MHA is a Canadian politician and the tenth and current Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, having served in this capacity since December 3, 2010...
would become the tenth Premier of the province (and first woman to hold the office) on an interim basis until a successor is chosen for the leadership election. Nominations for the leadership opened on December 30, 2010, and closed on January 10, 2011. The rules to enter the race state that you must submit $5,000 and 50 signatures from party members. After the close of nominations Dunderdale along with Brad Cabana were the only two people who came forward to run. On January 11, 2011, the PC Party announced that Cabana's nomination was not not valid because, while he had collected 73 names, not enough of them were PC Party members to meet the 50 signature requirement for a leadership candidate. Cabana appealed the party's decision but it was announced on January 27, 2011, that the rules committee upheld the previous ruling by the credentials committee. With Cabana being ineligible to run Dunderdale was officially named the leader-designate, with her leadership to be ratified at the party's convention this spring.
Kathy DunderdaleKathy DunderdaleKathleen Mary Margaret "Kathy" Dunderdale MHA is a Canadian politician and the tenth and current Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, having served in this capacity since December 3, 2010...
MHA for Virginia WatersVirginia Waters (electoral district)
Virginia Waters is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The district is currently represented by Premier Kathy Dunderdale....
(since 2003), Minister of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development (2003–2006), Minister of Natural Resources (2006–2010), Deputy Premier (2008–2010), Premier (since 2010)
- Caucus supporters: Jim BakerJim Baker (politician)Jim Baker is a Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.Baker represented the district of Labrador West in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party. Baker was first elected in a 2007 by-election, and was re-elected later...
, David BrazilDavid Brazil (politician)David Brazil is a Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He has represented the district of Conception Bay East - Bell Island in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly since 2010.-Political career:...
, Ed BuckinghamEd BuckinghamEd Buckingham is a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Buckingham represents the district of St. John's East in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly...
, Joan Burke, Felix CollinsFelix CollinsFelix Collins MHA, is a Canadian educator, lawyer and politician from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He currently serves as the Minister of Justice and Attorney General in the cabinet of Kathy Dunderdale....
, Sandy CollinsSandy Collins (politician)Sandy Collins is a Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represents the riding of Terra Nova in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly, as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party. Before entering politics Collins worked as executive assistant to Cabinet...
, Tony CornectTony CornectTony Cornect is a Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represents the district of Port au Port in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party....
, Derrick DalleyDerrick DalleyDerrick Dalley is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He currently serves as the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation in the cabinet of Kathy Dunderdale...
, Paul Davis, Dave DenineDave DenineDave Denine is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He has served in the provincial cabinet since 2007 and is currently the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs....
, John DinnJohn DinnJohn Dinn is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represents the district of Kilbride in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly and is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party. From 1992 until 2005 Dinn represented Ward 5 on the St...
, Kathy DunderdaleKathy DunderdaleKathleen Mary Margaret "Kathy" Dunderdale MHA is a Canadian politician and the tenth and current Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, having served in this capacity since December 3, 2010...
, Roger FitzgeraldRoger FitzgeraldRoger Fitzgerald is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represented the district of Bonavista South from 1993 to 2011 and served as Speaker of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly...
, Clayton ForseyClayton ForseyClayton Forsey is a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He currently represents the district of Exploits in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. Forsey is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party and serves as the party's Caucus Whip.-External links:*...
, Terry FrenchTerry FrenchTerry French MHA is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He currently serves as the Minister of Environment and Conservation in the cabinet of Kathy Dunderdale...
, Harry HardingHarry Harding (politician)Harry Harding is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represented the district of Bonavista North in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 2002 to 2011 as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party....
, Tom HeddersonTom HeddersonThomas J. Hedderson MHA, is a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He is the Minister of Transportation and Works in the Cabinet of Kathy Dunderdale....
, John HickeyJohn Hickey (Canadian politician)John Hickey is a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represented the district of Lake Melville in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 2003 to 2011...
, Ray HunterRay HunterRay Hunter is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represents the district of Grand Falls-Windsor-Green Bay South in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly...
, Keith HutchingsKeith HutchingsKeith Hutchings MHA is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador currently serving as the Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development in the cabinet of Premier Kathy Dunderdale....
, Clyde JackmanClyde JackmanClyde Jackman MHA, is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He is currently the Minister of Education in the cabinet of Kathy Dunderdale....
, Charlene JohnsonCharlene JohnsonCharlene Johnson, MHA is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. She is the Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services in the cabinet of Kathy Dunderdale....
, Darryl KellyDarryl KellyDarryl Kelly is a Canadian politician. He was elected to represent the riding of Humber Valley in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2007 provincial election...
, Jerome KennedyJerome KennedyJerome Kennedy QC, MHA is a Canadian lawyer and politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, currently serving as the Minister of Natural Resources in the cabinet of Premier Kathy Dunderdale....
, Steve KentSteve KentStephen Kent, MHA is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador. He is the Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for the District of Mount Pearl North....
, Darin KingDarin KingDarin King MHA, is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. King is the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture in the cabinet of Kathy Dunderdale, and is the Member of the House of Assembly for the district of Grand Bank....
, Terry LoderTerry LoderTerry Loder is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represented the district of Bay of Islands in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 2007 to 2011...
, Tom MarshallTom Marshall (politician)Tom Marshall, QC, MHA is a Canadian lawyer and politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He currently serves as the Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board in the cabinet of Kathy Dunderdale....
, Kevin O'BrienKevin O'Brien (Newfoundland and Labrador politician)Not to be confused with Kevin O'Brien Nunavut politician.Kevin O'Brien MHA, is a Canadian businessman, pharmacist and politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He currently serves as the Minister of Municipal Affairs in the cabinet of Kathy Dunderdale...
, Sheila OsborneSheila OsborneSheila Osborne is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. She represented the district of St. John's West in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1997 to 2011, as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party. Osborne announced in June 2011, that she would not...
, Tom OsborneTom Osborne (Canadian politician)Tom Osborne , is a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represents the district of St. John's South in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly...
, Kevin Parsons, Calvin PeachCalvin PeachCalvin Peach is a Canadian politician. He was elected to represent the district of Bellevue in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2007 provincial election. He is a member of the Progressive Conservatives.-External links:*...
, Tracey PerryTracey PerryTracey Perry is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Perry represents the district of Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. She was elected in the 2007 provincial election as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.-External links:*...
, Kevin Pollard, Patty PottlePatty PottlePatty Pottle is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador. She represented the district of Torngat Mountains in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 2007 to 2011...
, Bob RidgleyBob RidgleyBob Ridgley is a Canadian politician. He represented the district of St. John's North in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party from 2003 to 2011.-External links:*...
, Shawn SkinnerShawn SkinnerShawn Skinner MHA, is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Skinner served as the province's Minister of Natural Resources from December 2010 until 2011....
, Susan SullivanSusan Sullivan (politician)Susan Sullivan MHA is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. She is the Minister of Health and Community Services in the cabinet of Kathy Dunderdale....
, Wade VergeWade VergeWade Verge is a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Verge represents the district of Lewisporte in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly...
, Ross WisemanRoss WisemanRoss Wiseman is a politician from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Wiseman represents the district of Trinity North in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly...
, Wallace YoungWallace YoungWallace "Wally" Young MHA, is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represented the district of St. Barbe in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party from 2001 until 2011.... - Date campaign launched: December 30, 2010
Brad Cabana
Political scientist, retired captain with the Canadian Armed Forces and political blogger. Cabana was unable to enter the race because there were not enough party members among the 73 signatures he collected to secure nomination.- Caucus supporters:
- Date campaign launched:January 10, 2010
Potential candidates who did not enter
- Joan Burke, MHA for St. George's-Stephenville East, House Leader, Minister of Child Youth and Family Services.
- Joe Hickey, Vice President Business Development and Marketing at Ultra Electronics TCS.
- Rick HillierRick HillierGeneral Rick Hillier, CMM, MSC, CD , is the former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Forces. He held this appointment from February 4, 2005 to July 1, 2008. He retired on July 1, 2008, and was replaced by former Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Walter Natynczyk...
, Former Chief of Defence Staff and current Chancellor of Memorial University of NewfoundlandMemorial University of NewfoundlandMemorial University of Newfoundland, is a comprehensive university located primarily in St...
. - Clyde JackmanClyde JackmanClyde Jackman MHA, is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He is currently the Minister of Education in the cabinet of Kathy Dunderdale....
, MHA for Burin-Placentia WestBurin-Placentia WestBurin-Placentia West is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The district was known as Placentia West prior to 1975. As of 2011 there were 7,673 eligible voters living within the district....
, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture. - Jerome KennedyJerome KennedyJerome Kennedy QC, MHA is a Canadian lawyer and politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, currently serving as the Minister of Natural Resources in the cabinet of Premier Kathy Dunderdale....
, MHA for Carbonear-Harbour GraceCarbonear-Harbour GraceCarbonear-Harbour Grace is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. As of of 2011 there are 9,205 eligible voters living within the district....
, Minister of Health and Community Services. - Steve KentSteve KentStephen Kent, MHA is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador. He is the Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for the District of Mount Pearl North....
, MHA for Mount Pearl North, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency. - Darin KingDarin KingDarin King MHA, is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. King is the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture in the cabinet of Kathy Dunderdale, and is the Member of the House of Assembly for the district of Grand Bank....
, MHA for Grand BankGrand Bank (electoral district)Grand Bank is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Prior to the 1974 redistribution, the district was called Burin....
, Minister of Education. - Fabian ManningFabian ManningFabian Manning is a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Manning served as a Progressive Conservative and later as the independent Member of the House of Assembly for the district of Placentia and St. Mary’s from 1999 to 2005. From 2006 to 2008 he was the Conservative Party of Canada...
, Canadian Senator. - Elizabeth MarshallElizabeth MarshallElizabeth Marshall is a Canadian politician and member of the Senate.From 2003 to 2010, she represented the riding of Topsail in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador...
, Canadian Senator, former Health Minister. - Tom MarshallTom Marshall (politician)Tom Marshall, QC, MHA is a Canadian lawyer and politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He currently serves as the Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board in the cabinet of Kathy Dunderdale....
, MHA for Humber EastHumber EastHumber East is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.Includes the eastern section of Corner Brook as well as Humber Village, Little Rapids, Massey Drive, Pasadena and Steady Brook. There is a mix of urban and rural areas...
, Minister of Finance. - Ed Martin, CEO of Nalcor EnergyNalcor EnergyNalcor Energy is a provincial energy corporation which is headquartered in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. A provincial Crown corporation under the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Nalcor Energy was created in 2007 to manage the provinces energy resources...
. - Kevin O'Brien, MHA for GanderGander (electoral district)Gander is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.It includes the town of Gander and the surrounding communities of Appleton, Glenwood and Benton. Gander, which has an airport and military history, is a service centre for a large region of the...
, Minister of Municipal Affairs. - Tim Powers, Vice-President of Summa Communications.
- Shawn SkinnerShawn SkinnerShawn Skinner MHA, is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Skinner served as the province's Minister of Natural Resources from December 2010 until 2011....
- MHA for St. John's CentreSt. John's CentreSt. John’s Centre is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Much of the former district of St. John's Centre was renamed St. John's East in 1996...
, Minister of Natural Resources. - Susan SullivanSusan Sullivan (politician)Susan Sullivan MHA is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. She is the Minister of Health and Community Services in the cabinet of Kathy Dunderdale....
, MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans, Minister of Industry, Trade and Rural Development.
Timeline
- November 25, 2010 - Premier Williams announces he will resign as leader and Premier on December 3, 2010.
- December 3, 2010 - Williams resigns and Kathy Dunderdale is sworn in as Newfoundland and Labrador's 10th Premier. As well she announces she will not run for the PC leadership.
- December 6, 2010 - Premier Dunderdale shuffles two members of her Cabinet to fill her previous portfolio of Natural Resources.
- December 17, 2010 - Premier Dunderdale announces she is reconsidering running for the leadership.
- December 22, 2010 - Health Minister Jerome Kennedy and Education Minister Darin King both announce they will not seek the leadership of the Party. Both Ministers said they will encourages Premier Dunderdale to run.
- December 23, 2010 - Finance Minister Tom Marshall and Municipal Affairs Minister Kevin O'Brien announces they will not be candidates in the leadership race and will back Premier Dunderdale if she enters.
- December 29, 2010 - MHA Steve Kent announces he will not run and endorses Dunderdale.
- December 30, 2010 - Premier Kathy Dunderdale announces her candidacy for the leadership and is endorsed by her entire caucus.
- January 10, 2011 - Joe Hickey announces he will not seek the leadership of the party. Brad Cabana enters the leadership race just hours before nominations for the election close.
- January 11, 2011 - The PC Party announce that Cabana is unable to enter the race because he did not collect the 50 signatures from party members which was needed to be nominated.
- January 12, 2011 - Cabana announces that an aide to Minister Ross WisemanRoss WisemanRoss Wiseman is a politician from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Wiseman represents the district of Trinity North in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly...
threatened him if he tried to run for the leadership. - January 13, 2011 - Cabana files an appeal over the party's ruling that he was ineligible to enter the race.
- January 27, 2011 - Cabana's appeal is denied by the rules committee, Dunderdale becomes leader-designate.
- April 2, 2011 - Dunderdale is sworn in as party leader.