John Abbott (Newfoundland and Labrador politician)
John Abbott | |
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| Minister of Seniors, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation | |
| In office May 9, 2025 – August 15, 2025 | |
| Premier | John Hogan |
| Preceded by | Paul Pike |
| Succeeded by | Jamie Korab |
| Minister of Housing and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions | |
| In office July 19, 2024 – March 4, 2025 | |
| Premier | Andrew Furey |
| Preceded by | Fred Hutton |
| Succeeded by | John Haggie |
| Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office June 14, 2023 – July 19, 2024 | |
| Premier | Andrew Furey |
| Preceded by | Elvis Loveless |
| Succeeded by | Fred Hutton |
| Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development | |
| In office April 8, 2021 – June 14, 2023 | |
| Premier | Andrew Furey |
| Preceded by | Brian Warr |
| Succeeded by | Paul Pike |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for St. John's East-Quidi Vidi | |
| In office May 18, 2021 – August 15, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Alison Coffin |
| Succeeded by | Sheilagh O'Leary |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1956 |
| Party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Public servant |
John Abbott (born December 30, 1956) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2021 provincial election. He defeated the leader of the provincial New Democratic Party (NDP), Alison Coffin, to represent the electoral district of St. John's East-Quidi Vidi as a member of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.