Fonse Faour
Alphonsus (Fonse) Faour (born November 16, 1951 in Corner Brook, Newfoundland) is a former Canadian politician. Faour represented the electoral district of Humber—St. George's—St. Barbe, which he won in a 1978 by-election following the resignation of Jack Marshall.[1] In the general election the following year, Faour retained the renamed seat of Humber—Port au Port—St. Barbe. However, in the 1980 election, Faour was defeated by Brian Tobin.[2]
After the election, he became leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party from 1980 to 1981.
In 2003, Faour was appointed to the trial division of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Archives
There is an Alphonsus Faour fonds at Library and Archives Canada[3]. Archival reference number is R3766.
References
- "Faour assured of a footnote". The Globe and Mail. October 23, 1978.
- "Liberals gain 6 seats in Maritimes". The Globe and Mail. February 19, 1980.
- "Finding aid to Alphonsus Faour fonds at Library and Archives Canada" (PDF).
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Parliament of Canada | ||
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Preceded by Jack Marshall |
Member of Parliament for Humber—St. George's—St. Barbe 1978–1979 |
Succeeded by last member, riding abolished |
Preceded by first member |
Member of Parliament for Humber—Port au Port—St. Barbe 1979–1980 |
Succeeded by Brian Tobin |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by John Greene |
Leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party 1980–1981 |
Succeeded by Peter Fenwick |