Louis Murphy (Canadian politician)

Louis Murphy is a Canadian politician. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Newfoundland and Labrador. Murphy represented the district of St. John's East Extern for the Progressive Conservative party. He was first elected in the 1999 provincial election and re-elected in 2003 and 2007. He served in various cabinet positions during his time in government, including Minister of Environment and Conservation. Murphy did not seek re-election in the 2011 provincial election. He is no longer actively involved in provincial politics.