Labrador, previously known as Grand Falls—White Bay—Labrador and before that as Grand Falls—White Bay, is the name of a federal electoral district in Newfoundland and Labrador, covering all of Labrador. In 2001 its population was 27,864. Map (http://www.elections.ca/scripts/fedrep/searchengine/PDF2/10/10004.pdf) Motto: Quaerite Primum Regnum Dei (Seek ye first the kingdom of God) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital St. ... This article is about the region in Canada. ...

Demographics

Ethnic Groups: 65.1% White, 34.9% Native Canadian
Languages: 90.0% English, 1.7% French, 7.9% Other
Religions: 67.4% Protestant, 28.4% Catholic, 3.4% No Affiliation
Average Income: $27,138

Geography

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History

The electoral district was created in 1949 upon the admission of Newfoundland to Canada. Between 1949 and 1988 this district was attached to the Island of Newfoundland, where more than half of its electorate resided. From 1972 it was held by Liberal Bill Rompkey. When he was appointed to the Canadian Senate in 1995 a by-election was held and Lawrence O'Brien was elected, who held the district until his death in 2004. A by-election will be held in 2005, unless the 38th Parliament is dissolved first. 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Senate (French: Sénat) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, which also includes the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the House of Commons. ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... You may have also meant Lawrence Francis OBrien, Postmaster General of the United States. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... On December 16, 2004 the Liberal Member of Parliament for Labrador, Lawrence OBrien died of cancer. ... 38th Parliament Members of the House of Commons in the 38th Parliament of Canada, as of December, 2004. ...

List of Members:

1. Thomas Asbourne, Liberal (1949-1956)
2. Charles Granger, Liberal (1956-1968)
3. Andrew Chatwood, Liberal (1966-1968)
4. Ambrose Peddle, Progressive Conservative (1968-1972)
5. Bill Rompkey, Liberal (1972-1995)
6. Lawrence O'Brien, Liberal (1996-2004)

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Labrador election results

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2004 federal election

Despite being ill, incumbent Lawrence O'Brien won in a massive landslide.

Results

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2005 by-election

On December 16, 2004 MP Lawrence O'Brien died of cancer. Prime Minister Paul Martin called a federal by-election for May 24, 2005. There was a possibility the by-election will not be held because of a non-confidence vote the week prior, that would have toppled the government, sending Canadians to the polls, and would have superceded the by-election. However, the motion failed by one vote, ensuring a by-election in Labrador. December 16 is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... When normal cells are damaged or old they undergo apoptosis; cancer cells, however, avoid apoptosis. ... A prime minister is the leading member of the cabinet of the top level government in a parliamentary system of government of a country, alternatively A prime minister is an official in a presidential system or semi-presidential system whose duty is to execute the directives of the President and... The Right Honourable Paul Edgar Philippe Martin, PC, MP, (born August 28, 1938 in Windsor, Ontario) is the 21st Prime Minister of Canada, succeeding Jean Chrétien on December 12, 2003. ... A by-election or bye-election is a special election held to fill a political office when the incumbent has died or resigned. ... May 24 is the 144th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (145th in leap years). ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Issues

The seat has traditionally been a Liberal stronghold, and O'Brien always carried the riding with comfortable pluralities. However, the federal Liberals have lost popularity in Atlantic Canada since the 2004 federal election, largely due to disputes with the Progressive Conservative provincial governments of these provinces, especially that of Newfoundland and Labrador over the relationship between offshore petroleum revenues and equalization payments. This page refers to a Riding as a unit in local government. ... Atlantic Canada consists of the four Canadian provinces on the Atlantic Ocean: Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. ... (Redirected from 2004 Canadian election) A Canadian federal election (more formally, the 38th general election) was held on June 28, 2004. ... Motto: Quaerite Primum Regnum Dei (Seek ye first the kingdom of God) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital St. ... Nodding donkey pumping an oil well near Sarnia, Ontario, 2001 Petroleum (from Greek petra – rock and oleum – oil), crude oil, sometimes colloquially called black gold, is a thick, dark brown or greenish flammable liquid, which exists in the upper strata of some areas of the Earths crust. ...

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Since the general election, it has been suggested that the New Democratic Party refrain from contesting by-elections in seats where the Liberals are strong but the NDP are not, to avoid splitting the vote and thus help improve the chances securing a better position for the NDP in the House. Labrador would certainly be a prime example of such a seat - the NDP finished a distant fourth in the 2004 poll. However, historically the NDP has been adamant in contesting all by-elections, and NDP leader Jack Layton showed little interest in any such proposal. The NDP nominated Frances Fry on April 23 and feels it has a chance in this seat due to the Liberal fall in polls and the fact that the provincial NDP has one of its 2 seats in Labrador. This article or section should be merged with Split vote. ... Jack Layton The Honourable John Gilbert Jack Layton, P.C., M.P., (born July 18, 1950, Hudson, Québec) is a social democratic Canadian politician, a former Toronto, Ontario city councillor, and the current leader of Canadas New Democratic Party. ... April 23 is the 113th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (114th in leap years). ... The Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party is a social democratic political party in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ...

Candidates