Michael Cassidy (Canadian politician)
Michael Cassidy | |
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Cassidy in 1981 | |
| Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party | |
| In office 1978–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Bob Rae |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 1984–1988 | |
| Preceded by | John Leslie Evans |
| Succeeded by | Mac Harb |
| Constituency | Ottawa Centre, Ontario |
| Member of Provincial Parliament | |
| In office 1971–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Harold MacKenzie |
| Succeeded by | Evelyn Gigantes |
| Constituency | Ottawa Centre, Ontario |
| Alderman on Ottawa City Council | |
| In office January 1, 1970 – September 1, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Harrison and Lionel O'Connor |
| Succeeded by | Joe Cassey |
| Constituency | Wellington Ward |
| Lanark Highlands Township Councillor | |
| In office 2003–2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Morris Cassidy May 10, 1937 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | November 9, 2025 (aged 88) |
| Party | Ontario New Democratic Party (provincial) New Democratic Party (federal) |
| Spouse | Maureen Waddington (died 2015) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Radio and television broadcaster |
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Michael Morris Cassidy (May 10, 1937 – November 9, 2025) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1971 to 1984, and in the House of Commons of Canada from 1984 to 1988. Cassidy was the leader of the New Democratic Party of Ontario from 1978 to 1982.