Michael Cassidy (Canadian politician)

Michael Cassidy
Cassidy speaks at a federal NDP rally in 2006
Leader of the Ontario NDP
In office 1978–1982
Preceded by	Stephen Lewis
Succeeded by	Bob Rae
Member of Parliament (MP)
In office 1984–1988
Preceded by	John Leslie Evans
Succeeded by	Mac Harb
Constituency	Ottawa Centre
Ontario MPP
In office 1971–1982
Preceded by	Harold MacKenzie
Succeeded by	Evelyn Gigantes
Constituency	Ottawa Centre
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
Personal details
Born	Michael Morris Cassidy (1937-05-10) May 10, 1937 (age 87) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Political party	Ontario NDP Federal NDP
Education	Trinity College, Toronto London School of Economics
Occupation	Radio and television broadcaster

Michael Morris Cassidy (born May 10, 1937) is 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.