Joanne Bernard

The Honourable
Joanne Bernard
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 openly LGBT person elected to the provincial legislature in Nova Scotia.[7]

Electoral record

Nova Scotia general election, 2013
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

  1. ↑ "Nova Scotia votes: Riding-by-riding results for Halifax region". Metro. October 8, 2013. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  2. ↑ "High-profile Liberal cabinet ministers Samson, Bernard lose ridings". CBC News. May 31, 2017. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  3. ↑ "Joanne Bernard's journey took her from welfare to cabinet". CBC News. February 23, 2014. Retrieved 2017-08-02.
  4. ↑ Joanne Bernard named new CEO of Easter Seals Nova Scotia Easter Seals Nova Scotia
  5. ↑ "Premier Stephen McNeil welcomes 16-member cabinet". CBC News. October 22, 2013. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
  6. ↑ "Could Dartmouth-North elect Nova Scotia's first openly gay MLA?". Global News. October 8, 2013. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  7. ↑ "Aspiring actor, gay candidate among noteworthy winners". CBC News. October 9, 2013. Retrieved 2017-05-31.


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