11 Facts About Loyola Hearn

Loyola Hearn, was born on March 25,1943 and is a Canadian diplomat and former politician.

Loyola Hearn served as a Member of the House of Commons of Canada from 2000 to 2008, and as Minister of Fisheries and Oceans from February 6,2006 to October 30,2008.

Loyola Hearn then served in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1982 to 1993, and served as Minister of Education from 1985 to 1989.

Loyola Hearn was a candidate in the 1989 Progressive Conservative Leadership Convention to replace outgoing Premier Brian Peckford, the eventual winner was Tom Rideout.

Loyola Hearn was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada from 2000 to 2004, and was active in representing the party during its merger discussions with the Canadian Alliance.

Loyola Hearn served as the first House Leader of the newly created party until it had its first leadership convention.

Loyola Hearn has served as the Progressive Conservative Party House Leader, Conservative Party House Leader, Opposition House Leader, Canadian Heritage Critic, Public Works and Government Services Critic, and Critic of the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.

Loyola Hearn has had to deal with the crises in several rural Newfoundland communities involving the sale of fish plants by Fishery Products International to Ocean Choice, often being in conflict with the provincial government, business and unions.

In 2018, Loyola Hearn endorsed Ches Crosbie in the 2018 provincial PC leadership race.

Loyola Hearn endorsed Peter Mackay in the 2020 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election.

Loyola Hearn has a son, David, and a daughter, Laurita, with his wife, Maureen Loyola Hearn.