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Grimes, Roger D.
1950 - Born on May 2nd in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland. Grimes, Roger, premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.
1985-1987 - While teaching, Grimes turned to union activity, holding executive positions with the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association (NLTA), ultimately becoming its elected president.
1989 - In the provincial election that saw the new Liberal government of Clyde Wells take office, Grimes squeaked out a narrow victory in the District of Exploits and was appointed Parliamentary Assistant to Wells.
1991 - He became Minister of Employment and Labour Relations.
1994 - Was the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.
1996 - Became the Minister of Education in the new Brian Tobin government.
1998-2000 - Was the Minister of Mines and Energy and Minister of Health.
- Grimes ran for Liberal leader in a fractious three-person contest in February that saw him edge out his nearest rival, John Efford, by 14 votes and saw both Efford and Paul Dicks - both former cabinet ministers - resign from provincial politics.
2001 - Primier of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Roger Grimes was sworn in as Premier after an extended career as teacher, union leader and cabinet minister.
2002 - Grimes government received a boost in March when Husky Oil announced the go-ahead on the $2.3 billion White Rose offshore oil development, making this the province's third major offshore energy project.
- In the provincial budget, he stunned observers by promising a provincial royal commission on the province's place in the federation.
- Announced the membership and timeline of the Royal Commission on Renewing and Strengthening Our (sic) Place in Canada.
1985-1987 - While teaching, Grimes turned to union activity, holding executive positions with the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association (NLTA), ultimately becoming its elected president.
1989 - In the provincial election that saw the new Liberal government of Clyde Wells take office, Grimes squeaked out a narrow victory in the District of Exploits and was appointed Parliamentary Assistant to Wells.
1991 - He became Minister of Employment and Labour Relations.
1994 - Was the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.
1996 - Became the Minister of Education in the new Brian Tobin government.
1998-2000 - Was the Minister of Mines and Energy and Minister of Health.
- Grimes ran for Liberal leader in a fractious three-person contest in February that saw him edge out his nearest rival, John Efford, by 14 votes and saw both Efford and Paul Dicks - both former cabinet ministers - resign from provincial politics.
2001 - Primier of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Roger Grimes was sworn in as Premier after an extended career as teacher, union leader and cabinet minister.
2002 - Grimes government received a boost in March when Husky Oil announced the go-ahead on the $2.3 billion White Rose offshore oil development, making this the province's third major offshore energy project.
- In the provincial budget, he stunned observers by promising a provincial royal commission on the province's place in the federation.
- Announced the membership and timeline of the Royal Commission on Renewing and Strengthening Our (sic) Place in Canada.
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