Joe Hargrave

Joe Hargrave is a Canadian politician, who currently serves as the Member for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan for the electoral district of Prince Albert Carlton. He was first elected in the 2016 provincial election, when he succeeded retiring Saskatchewan Party MLA Darryl Hickie.[1] He is a member of the Saskatchewan Party.

The Honourable

Joe Hargrave

MLA
Member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly
for Prince Albert Carlton
Assumed office
April 4, 2016
Preceded byDarryl Hickie
Personal details
Political partySaskatchewan Party
ResidencePrince Albert, Saskatchewan
Professionbusinessman

Hargrave was selected as the Saskatchewan Party candidate in a heavily contested nomination meeting, which was conducted in the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre. Hargrave based his nomination strategy on an economic focus, saying that a strong economy would also include access to healthcare and other public goods, and suggesting that his own experience in business would make him a good representative.[2]

On August 23, 2016, Hargrave was named to the Executive Council of Saskatchewan as the Minister of Crown Investments Corporation, the Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Transportation Company.[3]

Electoral history

2016 Saskatchewan general election
2016 Saskatchewan general election: Prince Albert Carlton
Party Candidate Votes%±%
SaskatchewanJoe Hargrave3,55354.81-5.36
New DemocraticShayne Lazarowich2,67041.11+3.55
LiberalWinston McKay1993.07+3.07
GreenAsia Yellowtail600.92-1.32
Total valid votes –100.0  
Eligible voters –
Saskatchewan hold Swing -
Source: Elections Saskatchewan[4][5]

Cabinet positions
Saskatchewan Provincial Government of Scott Moe
Cabinet post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
cont'd from Wall Ministry Minister of Crown Investments
February 2, 2018–		 Incumbent
Saskatchewan Provincial Government of Brad Wall
Cabinet post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Jim Reiter Minister of Crown Investments
August 23, 2016–February 2, 2018		 cont'd into Moe Ministry

References
  1. "Saskatchewan election: Big wins and losses". CBC News, April 5, 2016.
  2. Clarke, Tyler (October 2, 2014). "Joe Hargrave receives Sask Party nod". The Prince Albert Daily Herald. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  3. "Premier announces Saskatchewan cabinet shuffle". Regina Leader-Post.
  4. "Register of Official Candidates by Constituency - March 19 - FINAL" (PDF). Elections Saskatchewan. 19 March 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 April 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  5. "2016 General Election Results". Elections Saskatchewan. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.


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