Russell Doern (born October 20, 1935, died February 19, 1987) was a Manitoba politician. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Manitoba (English ˌmænɨˈtoʊbə French /manitoba/ is a province of Canada, spanning 647797 square kilometres (250116 sq mi of North America He served as a cabinet minister in the New Democratic government of Edward Schreyer (1969-1977), but left the New Democratic Party in 1984. The New Democratic Party of Manitoba is a social democratic political party in Manitoba, Canada. Edward Richard Schreyer PC CC CMM OM CD (born December 21, 1935) is a Canadian Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar)
Doern was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and was educated at the University of Manitoba. Winnipeg (ˈwɪnɨpɛg is the capital and largest city in the Canadian province of Manitoba, and 7th largest municipality in Canada with a population Manitoba (English ˌmænɨˈtoʊbə French /manitoba/ is a province of Canada, spanning 647797 square kilometres (250116 sq mi of North America The University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, Canada, is the largest university located in the province of Manitoba. He worked as a teacher, and became involved in the province's New Democratic Party organization in the early 1960s. The New Democratic Party of Manitoba is a social democratic political party in Manitoba, Canada.
Doern was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in the provincial election of 1966, for the northwestern Winnipeg riding of Elmwood. The Manitoba general election held on June 23, 1966, was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Winnipeg (ˈwɪnɨpɛg is the capital and largest city in the Canadian province of Manitoba, and 7th largest municipality in Canada with a population Elmwood is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. Like most other members of the NDP caucus, he believed that party leader Russell Paulley needed to be replaced before the next election. Andrew Russell (Russ Paulley ( November 3, 1909 &ndash May 19, 1984) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. In 1968, he co-signed a letter which called for Edward Schreyer to lead the provincial party. Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Edward Richard Schreyer PC CC CMM OM CD (born December 21, 1935) is a Canadian Schreyer became party leader in 1969, and led the Manitoba NDP to its first-ever election victory later in the year. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Although left out of Schreyer's initial cabinet, Doern was appointed a Minister without Portfolio on November 4, 1970. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He was promoted to Minister of Public Works on September 9, 1971, and held this position until the defeat of the Schreyer government in 1977. The Minister of Government Services is a former cabinet position in the government of Manitoba. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays
Initially regarded as a supporter of youth and the arts (he had tried to book John Lennon for a concert in 1970), Doern eventually became associated with the more conservative wing of the NDP. John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. When Schreyer resigned as party leader in 1979, Doern campaigned to succeed him. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) His campaign made some appeals to social conservatism (he strongly opposed any government recognition of gay rights), and was not respected by the party establishment. At the party's 1979 convention, he received the support of only 53 delegates, compared to 467 for winning candidate Howard Pawley. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Howard Russell Pawley PC, OC, OM (born November 21, 1934) is a Canadian politician and professor who was Premier (See New Democratic Party of Manitoba leadership conventions. The New Democratic Party of Manitoba has held five Leadership conventions to select a party leader since its founding in 1961. )
In 1981, Doern published his memoirs from the Schreyer years, entitled "Wednesdays Are Cabinet Days". Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981
The NDP were returned to government in the provincial election of 1981, though Doern was not re-appointed to cabinet. The Manitoba general election of November 17, 1981 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada He strongly opposed efforts by Premier Howard Pawley to legally entrench French-language services in the province (which he regarded as leading to official bilingualism), and created an organization called Manitoba Grassroots to coordinate opposition to the policy. A premier is a title for the Head of government in some countries Howard Russell Pawley PC, OC, OM (born November 21, 1934) is a Canadian politician and professor who was Premier Official bilingualism is the term used in Canada to collectively describe the policies constitutional provisions and laws which give English and French a privileged
Doern left the NDP over this issue on March 7, 1984. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) In 1985, he published a book entitled "The Battle Over Bilingualism", detailing his role in the controversy. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar)
Doern ran as an Independent in the election of 1986. The Manitoba general election of March 18 1986 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. He polled a respectable 2006 votes, but was still defeated by New Democratic candidate Jim Maloway. The New Democratic Party of Manitoba is a social democratic political party in Manitoba, Canada. Peter James (Jim Maloway (born November 10, 1952) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada.
Later in 1986, Doern ran an unsuccessful campaign to become the Mayor of Winnipeg, finishing second with 48,567 votes, against 78,998 for incumbent Bill Norrie. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Winnipeg (ˈwɪnɨpɛg is the capital and largest city in the Canadian province of Manitoba, and 7th largest municipality in Canada with a population William (Bill Norrie QC (born 1929 is a former mayor of Winnipeg Manitoba and is the current Chancellor of the University of Manitoba. Doern's campaign was not exclusively focused on anti-bilingualism, and also emphasized public safety concerns. He was criticized in Winnipeg Free Press editorials as an opportunistic candidate, who had previously shown little interest in municipal issues. The Winnipeg Free Press is a daily Broadsheet Newspaper in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Despite having left the NDP, Doern's electoral strength remained focused in the party's north-end stronghold.
According to reports from friends, Doern became extremely depressed after failing in his bid to become Mayor of Winnipeg. He wanted to return to active political service, but had few available options as an independent. Tory MLA Harry Enns has claimed that he saw Doern wandering aimlessly through the legislative buildings on several occasions during this period. Harry Enns ( November 30, 1931 - is a Manitoba politician He served as a Cabinet Minister in the governments of Dufferin Roblin, Early in 1987, he made arrangements to host a radio talk-show on political affairs. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar)
On February 19, 1987, Doern committed suicide at his cousin's barn in Overstoneville, Manitoba, in the southeastern section of the riding. He killed himself with a single shot to the chest, using a gun he had borrowed from a friend a few days earlier. Doern had stopped taking anti-depressant medication by this time, and was by all accounts distraught by the fact that he had little chance to return to political life.
Electoral record (partial)
| 1986 Manitoba provincial election : Elmwood edit | ||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +/- | ||
| New Democratic Party | Jim Maloway | 3,241 | 45. The Manitoba general election of March 18 1986 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. Elmwood is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. The New Democratic Party of Manitoba is a social democratic political party in Manitoba, Canada. Peter James (Jim Maloway (born November 10, 1952) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. 84 | -21. 99 | ||
| Independent | (x)Russell Doern | 2,006 | 28. 37 | |||
| Progressive Conservative | Ray Brunka | 1,435 | 20. The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is a right-of-centre Political party in Manitoba, Canada. Raymond Brunka is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Winnipeg City Council from 1974 to 1977 and has since become a Perennial 29 | -4. 91 | ||
| Liberal | Gilbert Benoit | 389 | 5. The Manitoba Liberal Party is a political party in Manitoba, Canada. The Manitoba Liberal Party fielded 57 candidates in the 1986 provincial election, one of whom was elected 50 | +0. 92 | ||
| Total valid votes | 7,071 | 100. 00 | ||||
| Rejected ballots | 34 | |||||
| Turnout | 7,105 | 64. 33 | ||||
| Registered voters | 11,044 | |||||
| 1981 Manitoba provincial election : Elmwood edit | ||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +/- | ||
| New Democratic Party | (x)Russell Doern | 5,140 | 67. The Manitoba general election of November 17, 1981 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada Elmwood is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. The New Democratic Party of Manitoba is a social democratic political party in Manitoba, Canada. 83 | |||
| Progressive Conservative | Eveline Holtmann | 1,910 | 25. The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is a right-of-centre Political party in Manitoba, Canada. 20 | |||
| Liberal | Eric Wood | 347 | 4. The Manitoba Liberal Party is a political party in Manitoba, Canada. 58 | |||
| Progressive | Curtis Bloodworth | 181 | 2. 39 | |||
| Total valid votes | 7,578 | 100. 00 | ||||
| Rejected ballots | 36 | |||||
| Turnout | 7,614 | 66. 17 | ||||
| Registered voters | 11,506 | |||||
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