Jim Dinn | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office Interim: October 19, 2021 – March 28, 2023 March 28, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Alison Coffin |
| House Leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party | |
| In office April 2021 – October 19, 2021 | |
| Succeeded by | Jordan Brown |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for St. John's Centre | |
| Assumed office May 16, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Gerry Rogers |
| President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association | |
| In office 2013–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Lily B. Cole |
| Succeeded by | Dean Ingram |
| President of the Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland | |
| In office 2008–2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Jim McCarthy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Political party | New Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Michelle |
| Relations | Paul Dinn (Brother) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Alma mater | Memorial University of Newfoundland (BA, B.Ed), Mount Saint Vincent University (M.Ed) |
| Occupation | Teacher |
James Gerard Dinn[1] is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2019 provincial election.[2] He represents the electoral district of St. John's Centre as a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party. He was re-elected in the 2021 Newfoundland and Labrador general election.[3]
Dinn also served as president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association (2013-2017)[4][5][6] and had also served on the executive board of the Canadian Teachers' Federation. He also served as president of the Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland.[7] Dinn did his teaching internship at Netteswell Comprehensive School in England and later taught at Holy Heart of Mary Regional High School.[1]
- ^ a b "Interim N.L. NDP leader and former NLTA president Jim Dinn answers 20 Questions | SaltWire".
- ^ "Here's the list of the winning candidates in the 2019 N.L. election". CBC News Newfoundland and Labrador, May 17, 2019.
- ^ "Here are all the MHAs elected in the Newfoundland and Labrador election". CBC News. March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Dinn new NLTA President | SaltWire". www.saltwire.com. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
- ^ "Dale Kirby made professional disagreements personal, says former teachers' union head". CBC. May 2, 2018.
- ^ "House of Assembly - NL - James Dinn". www.assembly.nl.ca. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Jim Dinn".