George Little

George Little (May 22, 1937 – May 15, 2021) was a Scottish-Canadian teacher and politician. He served as leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party (NDP) from 1980 to 1988.

Early life Little was born in Bellshill, Scotland, on May 22, 1937, one of five children of George Sr. and Mary (Wyper). He started his teaching career in Oban, He and his family immigrated to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada in 1964.

Career Little was head of the English department at Simonds High School for more than three decades.

Politics Little was elected leader of the provincial NDP in 1980. He stepped down as leader in 1988. He also ran for the federal New Democratic Party in Fundy Royal in the 1980 federal election, but was defeated by Robert Corbett of the Progressive Conservative Party.

Personal life Little married Pearl Floey (Cassels) in 1958. They remained married for 62 years until his death. Together, they had two children: Jacqueline and Alison.