Joanne Bernard
Joanne Bernard | |
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| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Dartmouth North | |
| In office October 8, 2013 – May 30, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Trevor Zinck |
| Succeeded by | Susan Leblanc |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal |
Joanne Elizabeth Bernard is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2013 provincial election.[1] A member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, she represented the electoral district of Dartmouth North until her defeat in the 2017 election.[2]
Early life and education
Bernard grew up in Halifax and graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She then earned a Master's degree in political science from Acadia University.[3] She also received a Certificate of Leadership from Saint Mary's University.[4]
Political career
On October 22, 2013 Bernard was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia where she served as Minister of Community Services as well as Minister responsible for the Disabled Persons Commission Act.[5]
Personal life
An out lesbian,[6] she was the first LGBT person elected to the provincial legislature in Nova Scotia.[7]
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Joanne Bernard | 2,953 | 44.06 | ||
| New Democratic Party | Steve Estey | 2,020 | 30.14 | ||
| Progressive Conservative | Séan G. Brownlow | 1,729 | 25.08 | ||
References
- ^ "Nova Scotia votes: Riding-by-riding results for Halifax region". Metro. October 8, 2013. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ^ "High-profile Liberal cabinet ministers Samson, Bernard lose ridings". CBC News. May 31, 2017. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ^ "Joanne Bernard's journey took her from welfare to cabinet". CBC News. February 23, 2014. Retrieved 2017-08-02.
- ^ Joanne Bernard named new CEO of Easter Seals Nova Scotia Easter Seals Nova Scotia
- ^ "Premier Stephen McNeil welcomes 16-member cabinet". CBC News. October 22, 2013. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
- ^ "Could Dartmouth-North elect Nova Scotia's first openly gay MLA?". Global News. October 8, 2013. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ^ "Aspiring actor, gay candidate among noteworthy winners". CBC News. October 9, 2013. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
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