Executive Council
August 4, 2015
Premier Welcomes Minister Sullivan’s Return
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the return of Minister Susan Sullivan, who took a temporary medical leave this past April. The Premier noted that he and all Cabinet are pleased to have Minister Sullivan back to full health and returning to her portfolios.
“I am delighted to have Minister Sullivan back in her role and at the Cabinet table. She brings a wealth of experience, the women’s perspective and a formidable wisdom and intellect. We missed her even-handed and thorough consideration of issues at Cabinet deliberations.”
-The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
In Minister Sullivan’s absence, her Cabinet portfolios of Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Minister Responsible for Government Purchasing Agency, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women were covered by other members of Cabinet, including Premier Davis.
“I am happy to be back to my ministerial duties, working on behalf of the people of the province. I thank the Premier and my colleagues for their support, as well as my constituents and everyone who supported me or sent well wishes. I am fully recovered and eager to resume my work.
-The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs and Minister Responsible for Government Purchasing Agency
Minister Sullivan resumed her duties on Monday, August 3.
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Heather MacLean Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3581 heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca |
Donna Ivey Special Assistant (Communications) Office of the Premier 709-729-3551 donnaivey@gov.nl.ca |
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