Joanne Thompson
- Political Experience
- Canadian MP elected in 2021
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Joanne Thompson had a career in the non-profit sector. She is most known for her role as the executive director of The Gathering Place in St. John's, a service centre that provides support to vulnerable individuals. Her professional background is rooted in community service and social advocacy.
Key Relationships & Connections
As a Liberal Member of Parliament from Newfoundland and Labrador, Joanne Thompson works within the federal Liberal caucus. She has a notable political relationship with fellow Newfoundland and Labrador MP and cabinet minister Seamus O'Regan, often collaborating on regional issues and appearing at joint funding announcements and events in the province.
Where Joanne falls on key policy spectrums
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Mr. Speaker, I have good news for that member. There is almost $1 billion for a small craft harbours. The member may not speak to her constituents, but they speak to me. They are excited. They see this as an opportunity. I invite the member to speak to her constituents.
Mr. Speaker, I want to reassure the member that I meet regularly with harvesters on the wharves, as well as here in Ottawa and across the country. I also meet with ambassadors across this country to bring forward the need for our seafood to enter into markets. I have colleagues who are doing the same thing. I am going to ask the member if he is going to support small craft harbours, with almost
Mr. Speaker, I have not heard from this member since the day he called the school food program garbage, so it is nice to see him stand in the House. My counterparts and I continue to work to remove tariffs, but the spring economic update has nearly $1 billion for small craft harbours. I want to ask the member, will he vote to support this?
Mr. Speaker, fisheries infrastructure will ensure our communities stay strong. We are building Canada and our coastal communities strong.
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for his tireless advocacy. Small craft harbours are vital to the fisheries and vital to our coastal communities. That is why the spring economic update had almost a billion dollars in it to help support small craft. This will be a— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!