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Kevin Aylward
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| Leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office August 14, 2011 – January 3, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Yvonne Jones |
| Succeeded by | Dwight Ball |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for St. George's-Stephenville East |
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| In office 1985–2003 |
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| Preceded by | Fred Stagg |
| Succeeded by | Joan Burke |
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| Born | August 24, 1960 Stephenville Crossing, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Cabinet | Minister of Environment (1994-1996) (2002-2003) Minister of Environment and Labour (1996-1997) |
Kevin Aylward (born August 24, 1960) is a Canadian businessman and former politician. He comes from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He was the leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador from August 2011 to January 2012.
Aylward was first chosen to be a Member of the House of Assembly (MHA) in 1985. He served as a cabinet minister in several governments. These included the governments led by Premiers Clyde Wells, Brian Tobin, Beaton Tulk, and Roger Grimes. He did not run for re-election in 2003.
In August 2011, the Liberal leader, Yvonne Jones, stepped down. Kevin Aylward then ran to become the new leader. Five days after Jones resigned, Aylward was chosen as the party leader. He was one of seven people who wanted the job. On October 26, 2011, he resigned as leader. This happened after he did not win his local election in St. George's-Stephenville East.
Aylward is a member of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band.
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Kevin Aylward's Political Journey
Kevin Aylward was born in 1960 in Stephenville Crossing, Newfoundland and Labrador. He was 24 years old when he was first elected. This happened in the 1985 provincial election. He became a Member of the House of Assembly (MHA).
During the 1990s and early 2000s, he held several important jobs in the government. These jobs are called "cabinet portfolios." He was in charge of areas like Environment and Labour. He also oversaw Forest Resources and Agrifoods. Another role was Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.
Aylward decided not to run for re-election in the 2003 provincial election.
Serving as Environment Minister
Kevin Aylward held the job of Environment Minister more than once. He was first sworn into the cabinet in 1994. This was under Premier Clyde Wells. In 1996, Premier Brian Tobin appointed him Minister of Environment and Labour.
After holding other cabinet jobs from 1997 to 2002, he became Environment Minister again. This was under Premier Roger Grimes.
Becoming Party Leader
On August 12, 2011, Aylward announced he wanted to lead the Liberal Party. Two days later, on August 14, the party's leaders chose him. They picked him over six other people. They said his past experience as an MHA and cabinet minister was a key reason.
In the October 2011 election, the Progressive Conservatives won. They formed the government for the third time in a row. The Liberals remained the Official Opposition. However, they only received 19.1 percent of the votes. On October 26, 2011, Aylward announced he was stepping down as leader. This decision came after he lost his own election in the district of St. George's-Stephenville East.
Later Election Attempt
In 2021, Kevin Aylward tried to get elected again. He ran as the Liberal candidate in Stephenville-Port au Port. This was for the 2021 provincial election. However, he was not successful in winning the seat.
