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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]
Al Hawkins | |
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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/ |
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, and in November 2018,[3] 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.[6]
He was defeated in the 2019 provincial election.[7]
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