CanadaCabinetLiberal Party of CanadaNewfoundland and Labrador · St. John's EastMinister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
Joanne Thompson
Profile
Joanne Thompson is a Canadian politician serving as the Member of Parliament for St. John's East and as the Minister of Fisheries in the cabinet of Mark Carney. A member of the Liberal Party, she was first elected in 2021 and successfully re-elected in 2025. Before her appointment to the Fisheries portfolio, she served as the Minister of Seniors. Her career includes a background in nursing and business administration, and she has held various committee roles, including work on finance and environmental policy. Thompson has been noted for her decisions regarding marine conservation and fisheries management.
Details
- Birth place
- St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Education
- Athabasca University (Bachelor of Nursing), University of Fredericton (Master of Business Administration)
- Career
- Nurse
