Lisa Dempster facts for kids
Lisa V. Dempster is a Canadian politician who works to make things better for people in her home province of Newfoundland and Labrador. She was first chosen to be a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in 2013. This means she helps make laws and decisions for the province. She represents an area called Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair and is part of the Liberal Party.
Quick facts for kids
Lisa Dempster
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| Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Minister Responsible for Labour, Minister Responsible for Workplace NL, and Deputy Government House Leader | |
| Assumed office July 19, 2024 |
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| Premier | Andrew Furey |
| Preceded by | Bernard Davis |
| Minister Responsible for the Status of Women | |
| In office August 19, 2020 – April 8, 2021 |
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| Premier | Andrew Furey |
| Preceded by | Carol Anne Haley |
| Succeeded by | Pam Parsons |
| Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs | |
| Assumed office 19 August 2020 |
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| Premier | Andrew Furey |
| Preceded by | Dwight Ball |
| Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation | |
| In office August 19, 2020 – July 19, 2024 |
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| Premier | Andrew Furey |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Scott Reid |
| Minister of Children, Seniors, and Social Development | |
| In office July 31, 2017 – August 19, 2020 |
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| Premier | Dwight Ball |
| Preceded by | Sherry Gambin-Walsh |
| Succeeded by | Brian Warr |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair |
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| Assumed office July 18, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Yvonne Jones |
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| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Gaius Dempster |
About Lisa Dempster
Lisa Dempster grew up in a place called Charlottetown, Labrador. Before becoming a politician, she helped people find jobs as an employment counsellor. She also worked for her town as a municipal Councillor, which is like being on a local town council. She even served as the town's deputy mayor. Lisa is also a member of the NunatuKavut community, which is an Indigenous group in Labrador.
Her Roles in Government
After being re-elected in 2015, Lisa became the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly. This is an important role where she helps lead meetings and keep order in the provincial government.
Later, in 2017, she became a Minister. A Minister is like a leader of a specific government department. Lisa was the Minister of Children, Seniors, and Social Development. This means she was in charge of programs and services for kids, older people, and families needing support.
She was re-elected again in 2019 and 2021. On August 19, 2020, Lisa took on more important roles. She was appointed Minister Responsible for the Status of Women. This role focuses on making sure women have equal opportunities. She also became the Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, working with Indigenous communities. She was also named Minister of Labrador Affairs, focusing on issues important to Labrador, and Deputy Government House Leader.
On July 19, 2024, Lisa Dempster was appointed to new positions. She became the Minister of Environment and Climate Change. This means she helps protect the environment and deals with climate change issues. She also became the Minister Responsible for Labour, helping with workers' rights, and Minister Responsible for Workplace NL, which looks after workplace safety. She continues to serve as Deputy Government House Leader.
