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D. Haig Young
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| MHA for Harbour Grace | |
| In office 1972–1989 |
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| Preceded by | Hubert Kitchen |
| Succeeded by | John Crane |
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| Born | April 13, 1928 Upper Island Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Died | March 14, 2019 (aged 90) Langley, British Columbia |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Occupation | funeral director |
Douglas Haig Young (born April 13, 1928 – died March 14, 2019) was a Canadian politician. He was known for representing the area of Harbour Grace in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. He served there from 1972 to 1989. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Who Was Douglas Haig Young?
Douglas Haig Young was born in a place called Upper Island Cove in Newfoundland and Labrador. Before he became a politician, he worked as a funeral director. He also had two children.
His Time in Politics
Douglas Haig Young was a very active politician for many years. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador. This is one of the main political parties in the province.
What is an MHA?
An MHA stands for a Member of the House of Assembly. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the House of Assembly is where elected officials meet to make laws and discuss important issues for the province. It's similar to a parliament or a state legislature in other places.
Representing Harbour Grace
Mr. Young represented the people living in the electoral district of Harbour Grace. An electoral district is like a specific area or region that a politician is chosen to represent. He served as their MHA for 17 years, from 1972 until 1989.
Minister of Public Works
During his time in politics, Douglas Haig Young also held an important job as the Minister of Public Works for Newfoundland and Labrador. This role involves being in charge of things like roads, bridges, public buildings, and other important infrastructure projects that the government manages for everyone.
