John Haggie
John Haggie is the acting Minister of Health for Newfoundland and Labrador, known for his extensive background in medicine and public health. He has previously served as the provincial Minister of Health and Community Services, where he focused on improving healthcare access and quality for residents, particularly the aging population. Haggie has been in the news recently for defending personal care homes in the province following a critical auditor's report that highlighted serious issues, including assaults and unsafe living conditions.
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John Haggie was another cabinet minister who quit before the election.
Progressive Conservatives to form next Newfoundland and Labrador government
Canada· 2025-10-15
Justice and Public Safety Minister John Haggie explained that the state of regional emergency formalizes the structure for collaboration between local firefighting agencies.
Newfoundland firefighting efforts push on as New Brunswick bans woods activitiesCanada· 2025-08-10
John Haggie, minister of justice and public safety, said about 80 per cent of evacuees find their own accommodations.
Two more Newfoundland communities ordered to evacuate as wildfire burnsCanada· 2025-08-07
Justice and Public Safety Minister John Haggie told reporters later Sunday that the fire was 'a significant and serious issue.'
Hundreds ordered to evacuate Newfoundland town of Musgrave Harbour as wildfire closes inCanada· 2025-07-21
John Haggie, Newfoundland and Labrador acting minister of health, speaks at a press conference in Winnipeg.
N.L. minister defends care homes following auditor’s report that cites deaths, assaults, feces on wallsCanada· 2025-04-04
