Career
He represented the electoral districts of Bonavista South, Trinity South, and Trinity North in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. Strickland was employed in fishing at Hampshire Harbour and then taught school for a time. He then earned his papers as a master mariner.
He was first elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1956 for Bonavista South.
He was elected by acclamation for Trinity South in 1959. Strickland served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
He was elected for Trinity North in 1971 but was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1972.
