NDP Leader Lorraine Michael (MHA, Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi) today announced the critic roles to be filled by members of the NDP caucus.
“The people in our caucus represent a variety of backgrounds, interests and life experiences,” she said. “They bring an exciting and energetic blend to political life in this province, and I know that together we will effectively increase awareness of issues important to the residents of this province.”
Caucus members, with their areas of critic responsibility, are:
Lorraine Michael, MHA Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi: Finance; Treasury Board; Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation; Health and Community Services; Natural Resources; Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs; Labrador Affairs; the Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector; and Francophone Affairs.
Dale Kirby, MHA St. Johns North: Education; Advanced Education and Skills; Status of Persons with Disabilities; Youth Engagement; Labour; Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission; Labour Relations Agency.
Gerry Rogers, MHA St. John's Centre: Child, Youth and Family Services; Status of Women; Housing; Aging and Seniors; Income Support; Justice; Tourism, Culture and Recreation.
George Murphy, MHA St. John's East: Municipal Affairs; Fire and Emergency Services; Environment and Conservation; Multi Materials Stewardship Board; Office of Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Emissions Trading; Transportation and Works.
Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA The Straits White Bay North: Fisheries and Aquaculture; Innovation, Business and Rural Development; Forestry and Agrifoods Agency; Research and Development Corporation; Service Newfoundland and Labrador.
Visit the Team page on our new NDP Caucus website for more information.