Derrick Dalley
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Derrick Dalley is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador
, Canada. He currently serves as the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation in the cabinet
of Kathy Dunderdale
Dalley has represented the district of The Isles of Notre Dame in the House of Assembly
since 2007. Before entering politics Dalley worked as a guidance counselor and principal.
, Newfoundland and Labrador and moved to Springdale
until the age of 14 at which point he moved back to Twillingate. He graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland
with Bachelor of Arts
and Bachelor of Education
in 1987. Dalley started his career as a social worker in Twillingate. After a year he moved to education and became a guidance counsellor for several schools on the Baie Verte Peninsula
. He moved back to his hometown where he continued his career in education in various capacities, including principal of Inter Island Academy of New World Island and guidance counsellor and principal of J. M. Olds Academy of Twillingate.
, he defeated Liberal Party
leader Gerry Reid
in the district
of The Isles of Notre Dame by 12 votes. He is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party
.
On April 9, 2009, Dalley was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Education. On January 13, 2011, he was appointed to cabinet as Minister of Business.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
, Canada. He currently serves as the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation in the cabinet
Executive Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Executive Council of Newfoundland and Labrador is the cabinet of that Canadian province....
of Kathy Dunderdale
Kathy Dunderdale
Kathleen Mary Margaret "Kathy" Dunderdale MHA is a Canadian politician and the tenth and current Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, having served in this capacity since December 3, 2010...
Dalley has represented the district of The Isles of Notre Dame in the House of Assembly
Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly is one of two components of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, the other being the Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland and Labrador General Assembly meets in the Confederation Building at St...
since 2007. Before entering politics Dalley worked as a guidance counselor and principal.
Early life
Dalley was born in TwillingateTwillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador
Twillingate is a town of 2,448 people located on the Twillingate Islands in Notre Dame Bay. It is located off the northeastern shore of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was incorporated on September 30, 1965. The town is about north of Lewisporte and...
, Newfoundland and Labrador and moved to Springdale
Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador
Springdale is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, which had a population of 2,764 in the Canada 2006 Census. The community is located on the North-Western shores of Hall's Bay, in Central Newfoundland, near the mouth of Indian River...
until the age of 14 at which point he moved back to Twillingate. He graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland, is a comprehensive university located primarily in St...
with Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
and Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education
A Bachelor of Education is an undergraduate academic degree which qualifies the graduate as a teacher in schools.-North America:...
in 1987. Dalley started his career as a social worker in Twillingate. After a year he moved to education and became a guidance counsellor for several schools on the Baie Verte Peninsula
Baie Verte Peninsula
The Baie Verte Peninsula is a large peninsula on the north east coast of the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador....
. He moved back to his hometown where he continued his career in education in various capacities, including principal of Inter Island Academy of New World Island and guidance counsellor and principal of J. M. Olds Academy of Twillingate.
Politics
In the 2007 provincial electionNewfoundland and Labrador general election, 2007
The 47th Newfoundland and Labrador general election was held on October 9, 2007 to elect members of the 46th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, the 18th general election for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.-Campaign:...
, he defeated Liberal Party
Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a political party in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and the provincial wing of the Liberal Party of Canada. It is the Official Opposition and currently holds six seats in the provincial legislature.-Origins:The party originated in...
leader Gerry Reid
Gerry Reid
Gerry Reid was the Leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador. He initially served as interim leader from 2005 to 2006, until Jim Bennett replaced him in February 2006...
in the district
Electoral district (Canada)
An electoral district in Canada, also known as a constituency or a riding, is a geographical constituency upon which Canada's representative democracy is based...
of The Isles of Notre Dame by 12 votes. He is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party
Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
For pre-1949 Conservative parties see Conservative parties in Newfoundland The Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a centre-right provincial political party in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Originally founded in 1949 the party has formed the Government of...
.
On April 9, 2009, Dalley was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Education. On January 13, 2011, he was appointed to cabinet as Minister of Business.