Michael Cassidy (Canadian politician)
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Michael Morris Cassidy (born May 10, 1937) is a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1971 to 1984, and in the House of Commons of Canada from 1984 to 1988. Cassidy was the leader of the New Democratic Party of Ontario from 1978 to 1982.
Quick Facts Leader of the Ontario NDP, Preceded by ...
Michael Cassidy | |
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Leader of the Ontario NDP | |
In office 1978–1982 | |
Preceded by | Stephen Lewis |
Succeeded by | Bob Rae |
Member of Parliament (MP) | |
In office 1984–1988 | |
Preceded by | John Leslie Evans |
Succeeded by | Mac Harb |
Constituency | Ottawa Centre |
Ontario MPP | |
In office 1971–1982 | |
Preceded by | Harold MacKenzie |
Succeeded by | Evelyn Gigantes |
Constituency | Ottawa Centre |
Alderman on Ottawa City Council | |
In office January 1, 1970 – September 1, 1972 | |
Preceded by | Mary Harrison and Lionel O'Connor |
Succeeded by | Joe Cassey |
Constituency | Wellington Ward |
Personal details | |
Born | Michael Morris Cassidy (1937-05-10) May 10, 1937 (age 87) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
Political party | Ontario NDP Federal NDP |
Education | |
Occupation | Radio and television broadcaster |
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