Executive Council
July 17, 2014
Premier Announces Changes to Cabinet
The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced changes to his Cabinet today during a swearing-in ceremony at Government House. The following Cabinet appointments are effective immediately.
The Honourable Clyde Jackman is appointed Minister of Health and Community Services and Minister Responsible for Aging and Seniors.
The Honourable Dan Crummell is appointed Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services - Newfoundland and Labrador, and Registrar General.
The Honourable Sandy Collins is appointed Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services and retains responsibility for the Office of Public Engagement.
The Honourable Vaughn Granter is appointed Minister of Environment and Conservation, Minister Responsible for the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board, Minister Responsible for the Office of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, and Minister Responsible for the Labour Relations Agency.
The Honourable Tony Cornect is appointed Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.
The Honourable David Brazil is appointed Minister of Service NL, Minister Responsible for the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission, Minister Responsible for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and Minister Responsible for the Government Purchasing Agency.
“I welcome Vaughn Granter, David Brazil and Tony Cornect to the Cabinet table and look forward to their input and perspective as we carry out the people’s business.”
- The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
Premier Marshall also announced the appointment of Keith Russell as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills and Kevin Pollard as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Community Services.
“Our caucus has many talented and capable individuals, and I am grateful to each and every one who has so readily stepped forward to take on new challenges in service to the people of the province.”
- Premier Marshall
See the Backgrounder for biographical information.
QUICK FACTS
- On July 17, 2014, Premier Marshall announced changes to his Cabinet:
- The Honourable Clyde Jackman as Minister of Health and Community Services and Minister Responsible for Aging and Seniors.
- The Honourable Dan Crummell as Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services Newfoundland and Labrador, and Registrar General.
- The Honourable Sandy Collins as Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services and retains responsibility for the Office of Public Engagement.
- The Honourable Vaughn Granter as Minister of Environment and Conservation, Minister Responsible for the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board, Minister Responsible for the Office of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, and Minister Responsible for the Labour Relations Agency.
- The Honourable Tony Cornect as Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.
- The Honourable David Brazil as Minister of Service NL, Minister Responsible for the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission, Minister Responsible for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and Minister Responsible for the Government Purchasing Agency.
- Keith Russell is Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation; and Kevin Pollard is Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Community Services and Minister Responsible for Aging and Seniors.
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Media contacts:| Milly Brown Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3960 millybrown@gov.nl.ca | Kevin Guest Press Secretary Office of the Premier 709-729-4304, 730-2320 kevinjguest@gov.nl.ca |
BACKGROUNDER
Biographies
Hon. Clyde Jackman, Member for Burin-Placentia West
Clyde Jackman was born in Grole, Hermitage Bay, and is the eldest of 10 children. His family resettled to Marystown in 1968. For the past 25 years, Mr. Jackman has resided in Baine Harbour where he and his wife raised their five children. He completed his high school years at Pearce Regional High School and went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts and Education degree from Memorial University. In 1993, he received a Masters of Education from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Mr. Jackman worked in education for 27 years. His first two years of teaching took him to Cartwright, Labrador. He then returned to the Burin Peninsula and worked as a teaching principal at St. Matthew’s Elementary, Boat Harbour West, and as Principal at Jacques Fontaine All-Grade School, Jacques Fontaine.
Mr. Jackman has served as a volunteer at both the local and provincial levels. He has been a member of the Board of Directors for the T. J. Macdonald Youth Group Home and for 21 years he worked as a volunteer firefighter. He has held several positions within his local church community and, for a period of time, he and his family provided foster care support.
Mr. Jackman is an avid outdoors person. He particularly enjoys kayaking and canoeing. He has fished alongside trawlermen and inshore fishermen and he has a deep interest in the future of rural Newfoundland and Labrador. He was sworn in as the Member for Burin - Placentia West on November 12, 2003. He was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for the Department of Education in June 2005. He was sworn in as Minister of Environment and Conservation on March 14, 2006.
Mr. Jackman was re-elected to the House of Assembly on October 9, 2007, and on October 30 he was appointed Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.
On October 31, 2008, Mr. Jackman was appointed Acting Minister of Environment and Conservation. On November 27, 2009, he was appointed Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Clyde Jackman was re-elected to the House of Assembly on October 11, 2011. He was sworn in as Education Minister on November 16, 2011. In May 2014, Mr. Jackman was appointed Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services.
Hon. Dan Crummell, Member for St. John’s West
Mr. Crummell was raised in Gander and moved to St. John's to pursue his post-secondary education. He attended Memorial University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with minors in History and English. While at Memorial, he served as Executive Vice-President and later President of Memorial University’s Council of the Student’s Union.
Following his university studies, he joined Molson Canada where he worked in sales and marketing for 25 years, including 10 years as Regional Sales Manager for Newfoundland and Labrador.
As a business leader, Mr. Crummell served on numerous boards and committees in the community including Destination St. John's Event Secretariat, Stand On Guard Igor Hurricane Relief Concert Committee, South East Asia Tsunami Relief Concert Committee and Molson Canada's Community Donations Fund Committee. He is also a past coach in the St. John's Caps Minor Hockey Association, as well a member of the St. John’s Elks.
Mr. Crummell was elected to the House of Assembly in the October 11, 2011 general election and appointed Parliamentary Secretary for the Department of Advanced Education and Skills. On October 9, 2013, he was appointed Minister of Service NL, Minister Responsible for the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission, Minister Responsible for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and Minister Responsible for the Government Purchasing Agency. In May 2014, Mr. Crummell was appointed Minister Responsible for the Labour Relations Agency.
Hon. Sandy Collins, Member for Terra Nova
Born in Gander and raised in Glovertown, Mr. Collins graduated from Glovertown Academy and went on to Memorial University, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree, double majoring in Political Science and History. Following a year of teaching in South Korea, he returned to Memorial where he earned an Education Degree and after which completed his teaching internship at Holy Cross School in Eastport. He would then return to Korea for another year of teaching.
In January 2004, Mr. Collins began working with government, as the Constituency Assistant to then MHA, Paul Oram. He assisted the families, employers and councils of the Terra Nova District with their issues and concerns. He not only deepened his appreciation of the area’s needs and opportunities, but also developed a strong working relationship with residents.
In October 2007, he accepted the role as Executive Assistant to the Minister of Business and then to the Minister of Health and Community Services.
Mr. Collins was elected as MHA on November 26, 2009. He was re-elected on October 11, 2011 and appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Community Services on October 28, 2011. In May 2014, Mr. Collins was appointed Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.
Vaughn Granter, Member for Humber West
Vaughn Granter was born in Pool’s Island, Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, in 1965. He worked in the education field as an educational leader beginning in 1987, and he is a graduate of Memorial University (Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education) and Saint Francis Xavier University (Master of Education).
Mr. Granter prides himself on being an effective listener and team player. His passion is working with people. As Principal of Corner Brook Regional High, he has been recognized as one of the top 30 Principals in Canada, a distinction that reflects his ability to bring people together and make effective decisions. He credits his success to the collaborative approach that he adopts in working not only with students but also with their families and the broader community. In his role as MHA, he works with the community in advancing key issues in priority areas that include housing, health care, and education.
He was first elected in the by-election in Humber West on February 15, 2011. He was re-elected in the October 11, 2011 general election. On October 28, 2011, he was appointed Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier. On October 24, 2012, he was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources (Forestry and Agrifoods). In May 2014, Mr. Granter was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Community Services.
Tony Cornect, Member for Port au Port
Tony Cornect was first elected to the House of Assembly in the February 8, 2007, by-election and was re-elected in the October 9, 2007, and October 11, 2011, general elections. On October 30, 2007, he was appointed to serve as the Government Caucus Whip in the House of Assembly.
Mr. Cornect is a bilingual native of Cape St. George and is passionate about his community, culture and heritage. For many years he has been an active force in the volunteer community, serving on a variety of associations and community organizations.
He has accumulated a vast amount of experience, having served as both Deputy Mayor and Mayor for the Town of Cape St. George and political assistant to the MHA for the District of St. George’s - Stephenville East.
In October 2012, Mr. Cornect was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier and in October 2013, was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills.
David Brazil, Member for Conception Bay East - Bell Island
A graduate of Memorial University, CONA and York University, Mr. Brazil has been an independent business owner, has worked in the non-profit sector and has been a senior manager with the Provincial Government for the past 26 years. He has worked for the departments of Human Resources, Labour and Employment, Health and Community Services, Tourism, Culture and Recreation, Education and Municipal Affairs.
Mr. Brazil has extensive experience and knowledge particularly in dealing with issues related to employment, education, healthy lifestyles, tourism, youth and infrastructure.
Very active in his community, Mr. Brazil has held many roles in various organizations, including as the Chair Conception Bay East-Bell Island PC District Association, Director of the Conception Bay East-Bell Island PC District Association, National Vice-Chair of the Boys and Girls Club of Canada, National Board member of the Movement for Canadian Literacy, Provincial President of Boys and Girls Club of Newfoundland and Labrador, Executive member of both the St. John’s Jr. and Avalon East Sr. Hockey Leagues, Vice-Chair of the Avalon East Economic Development Board, and a Committee Member of Recreation NL.
Mr. Brazil was re-elected to the House of Assembly on October 11, 2011.
Keith Russell, Member for Lake Melville
Keith Russell was elected to represent the people of the District of Lake Melville in the October 11, 2011, general election.
Mr. Russell is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Labrador Friendship Centre, a community volunteer and a Lake Melville Minor Hockey Coach.
He graduated from Our Lady Queen of Peace School in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and went on to receive a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in 1998 from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Born in Happy Valley, Labrador in 1975, Mr. Russell is the middle of three sons to Kay and Frank Russell. He is married to Brenda and has two wonderful children, Alicia and Keith.
Keith enjoys hockey, hunting and fishing, as well as teaching and playing guitar with friends and family.
Kevin Pollard, Member for Baie Verte-Springdale
Kevin Pollard was born and grew up in Roddickton, White Bay, in 1958. He is the son of Audrey Pollard and the late Samuel Pollard. He married Linda Batten of Foxtrap, C.B.S. in 1982. They have three daughters: Gillian, a nurse, Danielle, a teacher, and Hannah who attends Indian River High School in Springdale.
Mr. Pollard graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1980 with a Bachelor of Physical Education and Bachelor of Education. He has 28 years of teaching experience.
Mr. Pollard has extensive experience in volunteer involvement, having served as Deputy Mayor and Mayor of the Town of Springdale, Chair of Emerald Zone Corporation, President of Swim NL- summer section, Vice president of Green Bay NLTA Branch, member of Rural Secretariat for Grand Falls/Windsor/Baie Verte/Harbour Breton region and coach of numerous school sports teams over 25 years.
Kevin Pollard was elected in the Baie Verte-Springdale by-election on August 27, 2008, and was re-elected on October 11, 2011.
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