About Winston Baker
Born 1939. Winston Baker is a Canadian politician.
Winston Baker (born December 17, 1939) was a Canadian politician, who sat in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1985 to 1995 as a member of the Liberals. He represented the electoral district of Gander.
Baker was deputy mayor for Gander from 1981 to 1985. He was defeated by Hazel Newhook when he ran for the Gander seat in the Newfoundland assembly in 1982; Baker defeated Newhook to win the seat in 1985. He ran unsuccessfully for the party leadership in 1987, losing to Clyde Wells. Baker served as government house leader, president of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance. Baker resigned his seat in 1995.
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Who is Winston Baker?
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly, Canada
When was Winston Baker born?
Winston Baker was born on 17 December 1939 in Grand Bank.
What is Winston Baker's occupation?
Winston Baker is a politician.
What nationality is Winston Baker?
Winston Baker is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Winston Baker. https://biography.guide/winston-baker/
MLA: "Winston Baker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/winston-baker/.
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