A sketch of Lorraine Michael, leader of Newfoundland and Labrador’s New Democratic Party:
Age: 68
Education: Has a degree in education from Memorial University and a master’s of divinity from the University of Toronto.
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Private career: Began her career as a high school teacher on Bell Island and later became a nun.
Political career: First elected to the legislature in a November 2006 byelection in the St. John’s riding of Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi. Became leader of the provincial NDP in May 2006.
Personal: Lists music as a passion, is a member of the Philharmonic Choir of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and plays the piano.
Quote: “They’ve had the other two (parties) for decades.” – Michael expanding on the NDP’s campaign slogan: “It’s Time.”
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