Search results
John Carnell Crosbie PC OC ONL QC (January 30, 1931 – January 10, 2020) was a Canadian provincial and federal politician who served as the 12th lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Jan 10, 2020 · John Crosbie, a colourful and often fiery politician who served in several federal cabinet portfolios and who played a dominant role in his beloved Newfoundland and Labrador for decades, has died.
Jan 10, 2020 · John Crosbie was a controversial and outspoken politician who served in provincial and federal governments. He was known for his role in the cod moratorium, the Canada-U.S. free trade agreement and the Hibernia oil project.
Jan 10, 2020 · John Crosbie, a prominent Newfoundland and Labrador politician and orator, passed away at 88 after a period of declining health. He served in various portfolios under Prime Ministers Joe Clark and Brian Mulroney, and was known for his wit, charm and nation-building.
Aug 26, 2008 · John Crosbie was elected to the St John's City Council in November 1965 and appointed deputy mayor on 1 January 1966. He resigned that July to join the cabinet of Liberal Premier Joey Smallwood and won election to the Assembly in September. In 1969, he unsuccessfully challenged Smallwood in a party leadership convention.
Jan 10, 2020 · John Crosbie, one of Canada's most opinionated, outspoken and memorable politicians, died on Jan. 10 at the age of 88. He first held public office in 1965 as a city councillor in St. John's,...