16 Facts About Jim Dinn

James Gerard Dinn is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2019 provincial election.

Jim Dinn represents the electoral district of St John's Centre as a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party.

Jim Dinn was re-elected in the 2021 Newfoundland and Labrador general election.

Jim Dinn served as president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association and had served on the executive board of the Canadian Teachers' Federation.

Jim Dinn served as president of the Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland.

Jim Dinn did his teaching internship at Netteswell Comprehensive School in England and later taught at Holy Heart of Mary Regional High School.

Jim Dinn won the NDP nomination in St John's Centre ahead of the 2019 election after incumbent MHA Gerry Rogers opted not to seek re-elected.

Jim Dinn defeated his nearest opponent, PC candidate and former city councilor Jonathan Galgay, by more than 900 votes.

Jim Dinn earned the highest vote share of any NDP candidate.

Paul Jim Dinn spoke about their brother Mike who was killed in 2009 while cycling.

Jim Dinn praised the project for the benefits that it would provide for many workers and their families while claiming that the provincial and federal governments were ignoring the impacts of climate change.

In March 2022, Jim Dinn praised the confidence and supply agreement between the federal NDP and the Liberal Party of Canada.

Jim Dinn initially rejected the possibility of running for the role of NDP leader, instead preferring to only serve in an interim capacity.

However, Jim Dinn expressed interest in running for permanent leadership in early 2023.

On February 16,2023, Jim Dinn announced that he would run for the role of permanent leader.

On March 28,2023, Jim Dinn was acclaimed as permanent leader after the nomination deadline passed with no other candidates.