Suzy Hansen (politician)
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Sue Ellen “Suzy” Hansen (born 1979) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election.[2] She represents the riding of Halifax Needham as a member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party.
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Suzy Hansen | |
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Chief Whip of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party | |
Assumed office September 7, 2021 | |
Leader | Gary Burrill and Claudia Chender |
Critic, Education and Early Childhood Development; Housing; African Nova Scotian Affairs; Office of Equity & Anti-Racism Initiatives; Immigration; Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services | |
Assumed office September 7, 2021 | |
Leader | Gary Burrill and Claudia Chender |
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Halifax Needham | |
Assumed office August 17, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Lisa Roberts |
Personal details | |
Born | 1979[1] |
Political party | NDP |
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Prior to her election, Ms. Hansen was a former board member of the Halifax Regional School Board and other boards and an active volunteer.[3] She was also one of four Black Canadians elected to the Nova Scotia legislature in 2021.[2]