Lawrence D. O'Brien facts for kids
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Lawrence O'Brien
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| Member of Parliament for Labrador |
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| In office March 26, 1996 – December 16, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Bill Rompkey |
| Succeeded by | Todd Russell |
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| Born | March 31, 1951 L'Anse-au-Loup, Newfoundland |
| Died | December 16, 2004 (aged 53) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession | Teacher |
Lawrence David O'Brien (born March 31, 1951 – died December 16, 2004) was a Canadian politician. He was a member of the House of Commons of Canada, which is like the main meeting place for Canada's government. Lawrence O'Brien represented the area of Labrador as a member of the Liberal Party. He served from 1996 until he passed away in 2004.
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Who Was Lawrence O'Brien?
Lawrence O'Brien was born in a place called L'Anse-au-Loup, which is in Labrador, Newfoundland. Before he became a politician, he had many different jobs. He worked as an instructor for adults, a public servant, and a teacher.
Early Life and Community Work
From 1985 to 1996, Lawrence O'Brien was a town councillor in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland. A town councillor helps make decisions for the local community. This experience helped him understand the needs of people in his area.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
In 1996, Lawrence O'Brien first tried to become a politician in his province. After that, he decided to run for a seat in the federal government. He won the election for the Labrador area. This meant he became a Member of Parliament (MP). He was re-elected three more times in 1997, 2000, and 2004.
Important Work in Parliament
From 1999 to 2001, Lawrence O'Brien served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. This role meant he helped the main minister with important tasks related to Canada's oceans and fishing industry. He was also a strong supporter of a big change in 2003. This change officially added "Labrador" to the name of the province, making it "Newfoundland and Labrador".
His Legacy
Lawrence O'Brien was diagnosed with cancer in 1998. He passed away on December 16, 2004, in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. On January 31, 2005, the other members of the House of Commons honored him and his work. They remembered his dedication to the people of Labrador and Canada.
