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Yvon Godin

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Yvon Godin (born May 12, 1955 in Bathurst, New Brunswick) is a Canadian politician.

Godin is currently a New Democratic Party MP in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Acadie—Bathurst since 1997. Godin is a former labour representative. He is the current Whip of the NDP caucus, and is the NDP critic of Official Languages, Employment Insurance, Intergovernmental Affairs and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

In 2003, he supported Bill Blaikie's campaign to lead the NDP.

There are rumours that Godin may resign his seat in the Canadian House of Commons to run for the leadership of the New Democratic Party of New Brunswick.

Preceded by:
Doug Young, Liberal		 Members of Parliament from Acadie—Bathurst Succeeded by:
(incumbent)
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