Dominic Cardy
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Dominic William Cardy[1] MLA (born 25 July 1970) is a Canadian politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick. From the 2018 New Brunswick general election until his expulsion from the caucus in October 2022,[2] Cardy represented the electoral district of Fredericton West-Hanwell for the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. He now sits as an independent.[3] During his time in government he was the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development under Blaine Higgs.
Dominic Cardy | |
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Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development | |
In office 9 November 2018 – 13 October 2022 | |
Premier | Blaine Higgs |
Preceded by | Brian Kenny |
Succeeded by | Bill Hogan |
Member of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly for Fredericton West-Hanwell | |
Assumed office 24 September 2018 | |
Preceded by | Brian Macdonald |
Leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party | |
In office 2 March 2011 – 1 January 2017 | |
Preceded by | Jesse Travis |
Succeeded by | Rosaire L'Italien |
Personal details | |
Born | (1970-07-25) 25 July 1970 (age 53) Oxford, England |
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | Progressive Conservative (2017–2022) New Democratic (1984–2017) |
Cardy has also served as chief of staff of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick caucus and leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party from 2011 to 2017.