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Suzy Hansen
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| Chief Whip of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office September 7, 2021 |
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| Leader | Gary Burrill and Claudia Chender |
| Critic: Education and Early Childhood Development; Housing; African Nova Scotian Affairs; Office of Equity & Anti-Racism Initiatives; Immigration; Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services | |
| Assumed office September 7, 2021 |
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| Leader | Gary Burrill and Claudia Chender |
| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Halifax Needham |
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| Assumed office August 17, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Lisa Roberts |
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| Born | 1979 Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | NDP |
Suzy Hansen is a Canadian politician born in 1979. She was first chosen to be a member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2021 election. She represents the area called Halifax Needham as part of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party. Suzy Hansen was re-elected in November 2024.
Who is Suzy Hansen?
Suzy Hansen is a politician who works for the people of Nova Scotia. She helps make important decisions and laws for the province. She represents the people living in the Halifax Needham area.
Suzy's Important Roles
As of July 2025, Suzy Hansen is an "official opposition critic." This means she watches what the government is doing in certain areas. She makes sure the government is doing a good job and suggests improvements.
Her main areas of focus include:
- Housing: Helping people find safe and affordable places to live.
- Communications Nova Scotia: Looking at how the government shares information.
- African Nova Scotian Affairs: Working on issues important to Black communities in Nova Scotia.
- Office of Equity and Anti-Racism: Making sure everyone is treated fairly and fighting against racism.
- Human Rights Commission: Protecting the rights of all people.
Before Becoming a Politician
Before she was elected, Suzy Hansen was very involved in her community. She was a member of the Halifax Regional School Board, which helps make decisions about schools. She also volunteered a lot of her time to help different groups.
In 2021, Suzy Hansen was one of four Black Canadians who were elected to the Nova Scotia legislature. This was an important moment for representation in politics.
