Mary Shortall
Mary Shortall | |
|---|---|
| President of the New Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office October 15, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Dhananjai Kohli |
| President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour | |
| In office 2013–2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lana Payne |
| Succeeded by | Jessica McCormick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1958 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Political party | New Democratic Party |
| Residence(s) | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Occupation | Politician and trade unionist |
Mary Shortall (born October 24, 1958) is a Canadian politician and labour activist who was elected as president of the New Democratic Party in 2023. She also ran as the candidate for St. John's East in the 2021 and 2025 federal elections. She also ran in Gander—Grand Falls at the 1997 federal election, losing all 3 times.
Prior to politics, Shortall was the president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour from 2013 to 2022.