 Hon.
Shawn Skinner
Member for St. John’s Centre
Minister of
Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
Minister responsible for the Rural Secretariat
The Honourable Shawn Skinner has served as MHA
for the district of St. John’s Centre since October 2003.
Prior to being elected MHA, Minister Skinner
served as municipal councillor for the City of St. John’s between 1993-1997 and
worked primarily in the field of adult education and skills training. Throughout
his career, Minister Skinner has been actively engaged in community service
working closely with the St. John’s Boys and Girls Club, Canadian Blood
Services, CNIB, and the Benevolent Irish Society.
Minister Skinner was appointed Parliamentary
Assistant to the Premier in July 2006. He assumed the portfolio of Minister of
Human Resources, Labour and Employment and Minister Responsible for Housing in
January 2007. In October 2007, he additionally assumed the position as Minister
Responsible for Persons with Disabilities – a position he held until October
2008, when he was named Minister of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development and
Minister Responsible for the Rural Secretariat.
Minister Skinner is committed to improving
Newfoundland and Labrador’s social and economic climate. As part of this
commitment, he is focused on collaborating with the business and academic
communities to strengthen the province’s innovative capacity, rural economies,
and export capacity.
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