NEW FISHERIES MINISTER FOR NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

New fisheries minister for Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada has a new fisheries minister, following Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador announcing changes to his Cabinet.

Gerry Byrne is the new Minister of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture and Minister Responsible for the Public Procurement Agency. Gerry Byrne has had a long and successful career in federal politics, having served as the Member of Parliament for Humber-St. Barbe-Baie Verte beginning in 1996. Mr. Byrne was re-elected six times to the Parliament of Canada.

From 2002 until 2004, Minister Byrne served as the Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; the youngest cabinet member in Newfoundland and Labrador history. He was parliamentary secretary to several key cabinet members. He has also served in a lead role on a number of influential government standing committees.

Prior to entering politics, Minister Byrne worked as an economic development officer on the Great Northern Peninsula, during which time he was involved in numerous projects from varying segments of the provincial economy, including the renewable and non-renewable resource sectors. He was born and raised in Corner Brook. He completed his post-secondary education at Dalhousie University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.

Minister Byrne was appointed Minister of Advanced Education and Skills on December 14, 2015, and Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources on July 31, 2017.  He was appointed to serve as Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour and Minister Responsible for Workplace NL in August 2020.

Dr Furey said:

“My government has taken bold steps to support the social and economic well-being of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, and achieving our vision of a strong, self-sufficient province. I sincerely thank the team of ministers for the leadership and energy, as well as excitement in taking on new responsibilities. Together we will continue to build on the considerable progress that has already been achieved.”

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