John Alastair Haggie is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2015 provincial election.
13 Facts About John Haggie
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John Haggie represents the electoral district of Gander as a member of the Liberal Party.
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John Haggie's father died when he was young, and his mother's younger brother Glyn helped raise him.
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John Haggie was educated at William Hulme's Grammar School, after which he completed his medical education at Victoria University of Manchester in 1977.
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John Haggie trained in general surgery in the North West Region, culminating in earning his Fellowship in 1981.
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John Haggie practiced as a general surgeon with the Grenfell Region Health Services in St Anthony until 1997, when he relocated his practice to the James Paton Memorial Hospital in Gander.
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John Haggie was appointed to cabinet in the Ball government as Minister of Health and Community Services on December 14,2015.
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On July 6,2022, John Haggie was appointed Minister of Education.
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On March 3,2025, Minister John Hogan resigned his cabinet position and Haggie was named interim Minister of Health and Community Services.
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John Haggie had three children with his first wife, Jane Elizabeth - Hollie, Jennifer, and Elizabeth.
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John Haggie is currently married to Jeannette Augot, a registered nurse employed by the Central Health Regional Medical Authority.
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John Haggie holds an interest in competitive handgun shooting, having tried out to become a squad member of the Welsh national team prior to immigrating to Canada.
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On January 1,2022, John Haggie announced on his Facebook page that he tested positive for COVID-19.