John LaBossiere

John LaBossiere
Leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party
In office
1976–1980
Preceded by J. Albert Richardson
Succeeded by George Little
Personal details
Born 1935
Died 2006
Political party New Brunswick New Democratic Party

John B. LaBossiere (1935-2006)[1] was a Canadian politician who was leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party from 1976 to 1980.[2] The party's first francophone leader, he was noted for making inroads into the province's Acadian community, taking the party to a then-record level of support in the 1978 provincial election.[3] He was also an early advocate of environmentalism in the province, building his campaign on opposition to aerial spraying and to the proposed Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.[3] He resigned as leader in July 1980, following a dispute with the paryt's executive committee, complaining that the NDP had drifted from its socialist principles.[4][5]

A teacher by profession,[3] he taught at the Bonar Law High School in Rexton, New Brunswick, and was married to Ferne (Fearon) LaBossiere, a native of Tide Head, New Brunswick. He was a graduate of the University of New Brunswick. LaBossiere was active in many community organizations and deeply committed to many causes. He was elected and served on the Rexton-Richibucto school board for many years.

He ran for the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the 1978 and 1995 elections.

References

  1. John B. LaBossiere death notice, Times & Transcript, January 13, 2006
  2. New Brunswick Votes 2006: Parties & Leaders. cbc.ca, August 18, 2006.
  3. 1 2 3 History of the New Brunswick NDP Archived 2011-07-06 at the Wayback Machine..
  4. "Patriate the economy as well, Broadbent says" (Oct 27, 1980), The Globe and Mail
  5. "Party wrangling in the Maritimes: NOVA SCOTIA" (13 Sep 1980), The Globe and Mail
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