Derrick Bragg
Derrick Boyd Bragg (August 14, 1964 – January 22, 2024) was 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 Fogo Island-Cape Freels as a member of the Liberal Party. He was born in Greenspond, Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Honourable Derrick Bragg MHA | |
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| Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office April 8, 2021 – June 14, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Elvis Loveless |
| Succeeded by | Elvis Loveless |
| Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office August 19, 2020 – April 8, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Crocker |
| Succeeded by | Elvis Loveless |
| Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment in Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office September 13, 2019 – August 19, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Perry Trimper |
| Succeeded by | Derek Bennett |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Fogo Island-Cape Freels | |
| In office November 30, 2015 – January 22, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Riding Established |
| Succeeded by | Jim McKenna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 14, 1964 Greenspond, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Died | January 22, 2024 (aged 59) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Town manager |
Bragg was re-elected in the 2019 provincial election. On September 13, 2019, he was appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment in the Ball government.
On August 19, 2020, he was appointed Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Minister Responsible for the Public Procurement Agency in the Furey government. He was re-elected in the 2021 provincial election. On April 8, 2021, he was appointed Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.
On June 14, 2023, Bragg announced he was under going treatment for tongue cancer. Furey subsequently shuffled his cabinet and appointed Bragg Minister without portfolio. He died from cancer on January 22, 2024, at the age of 59.