Suzy Hansen (politician) facts for kids

Suzy Hansen was born in 1979. She is a Canadian politician from Nova Scotia. She was chosen to be a member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the election held in 2021.

Suzy Hansen represents the area called Halifax Needham. She is part of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party, often called the NDP.

What Does Suzy Hansen Do?

As of late 2024, Suzy Hansen has several important jobs. She is the main spokesperson for the Third Party on many topics. This means she speaks for her party about these issues.

Her Main Responsibilities

• Education and Early Childhood Development: She works on making schools and learning better for kids.
• Housing: She helps with issues related to homes and places to live.
• African Nova Scotian Affairs: She supports the Black community in Nova Scotia.
• Office of Equity & Anti-Racism Initiatives: She works to make things fair for everyone.
• Immigration: She helps people who move to Nova Scotia from other countries.
• Status of Women: She works on issues important to women.
• Justice and Human Rights Commission: She helps make sure laws are fair and people's rights are protected.
• Elections NS and Accessibility Act: She helps with how elections are run and makes sure things are accessible for everyone.

She also leads meetings for her party's group of politicians. This is called being the Caucus Chair.

Before Becoming a Politician

Before she was elected, Suzy Hansen was very active in her community. She was a member of the Halifax Regional School Board. This board helps make decisions about schools in the Halifax area.

She also volunteered for many other groups. In 2021, when she was elected, she was one of four Black Canadians to join the Nova Scotia legislature. This was an important moment for representation in politics.