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Patty Hajdu
CanadaCabinetLiberal Party of CanadaOntario · Thunder Bay—Superior NorthMinister of Indigenous Services

Patty Hajdu

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Patty Hajdu is a Canadian politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North and as the Minister of Jobs and Families. First elected in 2015, she has held several cabinet positions, including Minister of Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour. Before entering politics, she worked in harm reduction, homelessness advocacy, and graphic design. Her career is defined by a focus on social policy, public health, and labor relations.

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Born
March 11, 1966 · 60 years old
Birth place
Montreal, Canada
Education
Lakehead University (Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology), University of Victoria (Masters of Public Administration)
Career
Executive director at Shelter House, head of the drug awareness committee of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, creative director, and graphic designer.

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