Jim Parsons (politician)

Jim Parsons
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
for Corner Brook
Assumed office
October 14, 2025
Preceded byGerry Byrne
Mayor of Corner Brook
In office
2017–2025
Preceded byCharles Pender
Succeeded byLinda Chaisson
Personal details
PartyLiberal
Alma materHarvard University

Jim Parsons is a Canadian politician from the Liberal Party.[1] In the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election he elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in Corner Brook.

Career

Parsons is a graduate of Harvard University.[2] He was mayor of Corner Brook.[3] Parsons is a member of the Qalipu First Nation.[1]

Since the Liberals lost the election, Parsons entered the House of Assembly in opposition. He is the opposition critic for the ministries of Municipal and Community Affairs, Community Engagement, and the Registrar General.[4]

Election results

2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election: Corner Brook
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Jim Parsons 2,347 56.94 -9.60
Progressive Conservative Charles Pender 1,420 34.45 +0.99
New Democratic Jean Graham 355 8.61
Total valid votes 4,122
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Eligible voters
Liberal hold Swing -5.29
[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Our 2025 Candidates: Meet the Team Working For You". Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  2. ^ "Mayor Jim Parsons - City of Corner Brook". City of Corner Brook. Archived from the original on 2025-08-06. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  3. ^ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/corner-brook-provincial-election-1.7643709
  4. ^ "Opposition Names Critic Roles". VOCM News. Nov 4, 2025. Retrieved Nov 22, 2025.
  5. ^ https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/newfoundland-labrador/2025/results/#/riding/27288