Claire Johnson | |
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Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development | |
Assumed office November 2, 2024 | |
Premier | Susan Holt |
Preceded by | Bill Hogan |
Member of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly for Moncton South | |
Assumed office October 21,2024 | |
Preceded by | Greg Turner |
Personal details | |
Political party | Liberal |
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Johnson is a university professor by profession. [2] On November 1,2024,it was announced that she was placed on the cabinet as Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. [3]
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