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  Kelvin Parsons, MHA
   Burgeo & La Poile District

Kelvin L. Parsons graduated from St. James Regional High School in Port aux Basques in1972. From there, he attended Memorial University of Newfoundland where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) degree in 1976.

In 1979 Mr. Parsons was awarded an L.LB. from the University of New Brunswick, and was called to the Newfoundland Bar in 1980. He practiced law at Port aux Basques from 1980-1999.

In February, 1999 he was elected M.H.A. for the Provincial District of Burgeo & LaPoile and in January, 2000 was appointed Minister of Justice and Attorney General.  He was appointed Queen's Counsel in April, 2000 and in April 2002 he was appointed Acting Minister of Industry, Trade and Rural Development and Deputy House Leader.  Mr. Parsons was re-elected in October, 2003 and again in October 2007 and appointed Opposition House Leader.

Mr. Parsons is married to Donna (Lomond) of Port aux Basques, and they have three children: Kristopher, Andrew and Adam.

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Kelvin Parsons, MHA

Burgeo & La Poile District

Opposition House Leader; Member of the House of Assembly Management Commission; 
Caucus Whip


Opposition Critic for:
Finance and Treasury Board; Innovation, Trade and Rural Development; Justice and Attorney General; Intergovernmental Affairs; Tourism, Culture and Recreation; Business.

Contact Information:
Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John’s, NL
A1B 4J6

Toll Free: 1-800-518-9479
Phone: (709)695-3585
Fax: (709) 729-5202

Email:      kparsons@gov.nl.ca