Al Hawkins
Al Hawkins is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2015 provincial election. He represented the electoral district of Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans as a member of the Liberal Party until 2019.
The Honourable Al Hawkins MHA | |
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| Minister of Transportation and Works of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office December 14, 2015 – July 31, 2017 | |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans | |
| In office November 30, 2015 – April 17, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Susan Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | Chris Tibbs |
| Mayor of Grand Falls-Windsor | |
| In office 2009–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Rex Barnes |
| Succeeded by | Barry Manuel |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Website | http://www.tw.gov.nl.ca/ |
Following the Liberals forming government in the 2015 election, Hawkins served as Minister of Transportation and Works. In September 2017, he was shuffled to Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, and in November 2018, was moved to Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development.
Prior to his election to the legislature, Hawkins served as mayor of Grand Falls-Windsor. He also served on the board of directors of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Bull Arm Fabrication and Nalcor.
He was defeated in the 2019 provincial election.