Michael Martin
MHA for Labrador South
In office
1972–1975
Preceded byJosiah Harvey
Personal details
Born1938 (age 8586)
Cartwright, Dominion of Newfoundland
Political partyNew Labrador Party
Residence(s)Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
Occupationcivil servant, journalist

Michael Solomon Martin (born 1938) is a former Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Labrador South in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1972 to 1975. He was a member of the New Labrador Party.[1] He was born at Cartwright.[2] Martin served in the Canadian Armed Forces where he served four missions as a United Nations peacekeeper.[3] Martin is known for designing the unofficial Flag of Labrador in 1974. He also designed the Labrador Tartan.[4]

References

  1. Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador
  2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-07-22. Retrieved 2015-03-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Michael Martin - Minister Of Veterans Affairs Commendation - Veterans Affairs Canada". veterans.gc.ca. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
  4. "Michael Martin reflects of life as MHA, political activist". thelabradorian.ca. Retrieved 29 March 2015.


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