John Hogan sworn in as N.L.'s 15th premier

king john william benjamin hogan has been sworn in as newfoundland dog and Labrador's 15th premiere, in a ceremonial occasion that took place on Friday morning at Government House in St. John's.

He won the Liberal leadership race on Saturday, capturing close to 78 per cent of the vote from nearly 14,000 registered members.

Hogan replaces Andrew Furey at the helm of a Liberal government that must call an election this year. Furey announced his resignation in late February.

The 47-year-old lawyer, who first entered provincial politics four years ago, became the MHA for the district of Windsor Lake after beating out former Progressive Conservative leader Ches Crosbie.

Hogan has held a number of roles in government, including House leader, as well as the justice and health portfolios as minister.

There has also been a cabinet shuffle, with nearly every other Liberal MHA finding themselves in Hogan's cabinet. The only Liberals who are not in cabinet are Perry Trimper, who isn't seeking re-election, Derek Bennett, who is House Speaker and Lucy Stoyles.

Hogan, besides being premier, will also be president of the executive council and minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.

Siobhan Coady will remain as minister of Finance and president of the treasury board, minister responsible for the Public Service Commission and responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation.

Steve Crocker is now minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, as well as minister responsible for trade opportunities.

Gerry Byrne was moved into minister of Jobs, Immigration and Growth.

John Haggie will now be minister of Justice and Public Safety, minister responsible of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Office and is staying on as deputy government House leader.

Haggie, a former surgeon, is also taking on the role of Attorney General, a post typically held by a lawyer.

Lisa Dempster will now be minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, and will stay on as minister of Labrador Affairs and government House leader.

Bernard Davis will now be minster of Education and Early Childhood Development.

Elvis Loveless will be minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, as well as minister response for the Public Procurement Agency.

Sarah Stoodley is now minister of Government Modernization and Service Delivery, as well as minister responsible for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and will stay on as minister responsible for Francophone affairs.

Pam Parsons is minister of Rural Economic Development, Labour, and responsible for Workplace N.L.

John Abbott is minister of Seniors and minister responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation.

Krista Lynn Howell is moving on as minister of Health and Community Services, minister responsible for mental health and addictions, and minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services.

Paul Pike is now minister of Municipal Affairs and Community Engagement and Registrar General.

Fred Hutton is now minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation.

Scott Reid is now minister of Environment and Climate Change, and will remain minister responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation.

Sherry Gambin-Walsh is back in the Liberal cabinet as minister responsible for Women and Gender Equality, her first time back in cabinet since she was removed in 2020.

Jamie Korab is a first-time minister with the families and affordability portfolio, responsible for the status of persons with disabilities and minister responsible for the community sector.

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Elizabeth Whitten is a journalist and editor based in St. John's.

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