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.
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How does Joanne Thompson's voting record line up with your values?
Mr. Speaker, I welcome the member back after the summer and certainly look forward to working with him and the fisheries committee. I want to remind the member that we make decisions locally based on science, consultation with harvesters and economic opportunities. We make decisions in the international space with other departments that are part of broader negotiations. I was in Saint-Pierre and
Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome everyone back to the House after the summer. I want to reply to the hon. member from Newfoundland and Labrador. We are moving forward with legislation across the entire sector, but it is very difficult to stand and push back when the Conservatives vote against every single measure the government brings forward. I am sorry, but there is a level of hypocrisy
Mr. Speaker, there is a series of things we are currently doing to improve the lives of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and Canadians. Recently, we had the investment in Churchill Falls, a $70-billion investment, and $10 billion of that money is federal funds. This is transformative for our province. I want to remind the member of projects we can do locally. In my riding, in the last two weeks,
Mr. Speaker, I can assure all members of this House that when I make decisions as the fisheries minister, they are always balanced, with information through the department and consultations with people in the communities. I am not going to comment on conspiracy theories, but I will say I am proud of the work we do in the department.