John Hogan sworn in as N.L.'s 15th premier
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John Hogan has been sworn in as Newfoundland and Labrador's 15th premier, in a ceremony 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.
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