CanadaHouse of CommonsLiberal Party of CanadaNewfoundland and Labrador · St. John's EastMember of Parliament
Joanne Thompson
Profile
Joanne Thompson is a Canadian politician serving as the Member of Parliament for St. John's East since 2021. A member of the Liberal Party, she has held cabinet positions including Minister of Seniors and Minister of Fisheries. Before entering federal politics, she worked as a nurse. During her tenure, she has focused on environmental and economic policy, notably overseeing adjustments to cod catch limits and navigating complex regulatory decisions regarding the export of marine mammals. She is a graduate of Athabasca University and the University of Fredericton.
Details
- Birth place
- St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Education
- Athabasca University (Bachelor of Nursing), University of Fredericton (Master of Business Administration)
- Career
- Nurse
