Al Hawkins
Al Hawkins | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Transportation and Works of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office December 14, 2015 – July 31, 2017 | |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans | |
| In office November 30, 2015 – April 17, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Susan Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | Chris Tibbs |
| Mayor of Grand Falls-Windsor | |
| In office 2009–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Rex Barnes |
| Succeeded by | Barry Manuel |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Website | http://www.tw.gov.nl.ca/ |
Al Hawkins is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2015 provincial election.[1] He represented the electoral district of Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans as a member of the Liberal Party until 2019.[1]
Following the Liberals forming government in the 2015 election, Hawkins served as Minister of Transportation and Works.[2] In September 2017, he was shuffled to Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour,[3] and in November 2018, was moved to Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development.[4]
Prior to his election to the legislature, Hawkins served as mayor of Grand Falls-Windsor.[5] He also served on the board of directors of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Bull Arm Fabrication and Nalcor.
He was defeated in the 2019 provincial election.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Full list of winners in Newfoundland and Labrador election". CBC News, November 30, 2015.
- ^ "Dwight Ball, new Liberal cabinet sworn in at Government House". CBC News. December 14, 2015. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
- ^ "Al Hawkins shuffled out of transportation". The Central Voice. September 29, 2019. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
- ^ "Dwight Ball recruits new blood for cabinet to replace Kirby, Joyce". CBC News. November 8, 2018. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
- ^ "Al Hawkins wins Liberal nomination for new Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans district". CBC News, July 8, 2015.
- ^ "Cabinet ministers Letto and Hawkins among 9 defeated Liberals". CBC News. May 17, 2019. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
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