Jim Dinn
Jim Dinn | |
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| Leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office March 28, 2023 Interim: October 19, 2021 – March 28, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Alison Coffin |
| House Leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party | |
| In office April 2021 – October 19, 2021 | |
| Succeeded by | Jordan Brown |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for St. John's Centre | |
| Assumed office May 16, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Gerry Rogers |
| President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association | |
| In office 2013–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Lily B. Cole |
| Succeeded by | Dean Ingram |
| President of the Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland | |
| In office 2008–2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Jim McCarthy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 64–65) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Political party | New Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Michelle |
| Relations | Paul Dinn (brother) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Alma mater | Memorial University of Newfoundland (BA, B.Ed), Mount Saint Vincent University (M.Ed) |
| Occupation | Teacher |
James Gerard Dinn is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2019 provincial election. He represents the electoral district of St. John's Centre as a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party. He was re-elected in the 2021 Newfoundland and Labrador general election.
Dinn also served as president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association (2013-2017) and had also served on the executive board of the Canadian Teachers' Federation. He also served as president of the Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland. Dinn did his teaching internship at Netteswell Comprehensive School in England and later taught at Holy Heart of Mary Regional High School.