Pam Parsons
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Pam Parsons | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Harbour Grace-Port de Grave | |
| Assumed office November 30, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Riding Established |
| Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality | |
| Assumed office April 8, 2021[1] | |
| Preceded by | Lisa Dempster |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Pamela Parsons is a
Liberal Party.[2]
In a special August 2017 sitting of the House of Assembly, Parsons ran for Speaker of the Assembly but was defeated by fellow Liberal Perry Trimper.[3] In 2018, Parsons gained notable attention for her role in the House of Assembly harassment scandal; specifically for filing a complaint against then-Cabinet Minister Dale Kirby.[4]
Parsons was re-elected in the 2019 and 2021 provincial elections.[5] On April 8, 2021, she was appointed Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality.[6]
Prior to her entry into politics, Parsons was a journalist reporting for CBC's Here and Now NL, CBC Radio NL,
Owen Sound, Ontario. Parsons was also a Video Journalist for NTV News Newfoundland Broadcasting Co.
She is a musician and performs at many charitable functions.
References
- ^ Moore, Mike (April 8, 2021). "John Abbott, Pam Parsons among Furey's additions to cabinet". CBC News Nfld. & Labrador. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ a b "Full list of winners in Newfoundland and Labrador election". CBC News, November 30, 2015.
- ^ "Trial by fire: Trimper elected House Speaker, presides over unexpected question period". CBC News. August 8, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ "Harassment scandal sparks proposed changes in N.L. legislature". nationalpost. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ "Here are all the MHAs elected in the Newfoundland and Labrador election". CBC News. March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Premier Furey Appoints New Cabinet". Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. April 8, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
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