Dwight Ball's mother his 'great inspiration' and 'mentor'
In an exclusive interview with CBC News, provincial Liberal Leader Dwight Ball joins his mother in an emotional reflection on the roots of his political life.
A life in politics usually starts with discussions around the supper table growing up, and for Newfoundland and Labrador Leader Dwight Ball it was no different.
CBC reporter Peter Cowan has been with the Liberals as they ride around the province in their campaign bus, and caught up with Ball to talk about the roots of his political life.
In an exclusive interview with his mother Evelyn, who is in her 80s, Ball talks about how his family instilled in him a desire to pursue a life of public service.
Check out the emotional interview in the player above.
With files from Peter Cowan