Bernadette Jordan

Bernadette Jordan PC (born April 7, 1963) is a Canadian politician who served as Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard from 2019 to 2021. A member of the Liberal Party of Canada, she was elected to represent the riding of South Shore—St. Margarets in the House of Commons in the 2015 election and was defeated by Rick Perkins in 2021.[1]

The Honourable
Bernadette Jordan
PC
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard
In office
November 20, 2019 – October 26, 2021
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau
Preceded byJonathan Wilkinson
Succeeded byJoyce Murray
Minister of Rural Economic Development
In office
January 14, 2019 – November 20, 2019
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byMaryam Monsef
Member of Parliament
for South Shore—St. Margarets
In office
October 19, 2015 – September 20, 2021
Preceded byGerald Keddy
Succeeded byRick Perkins
Personal details
Born (1963-04-07) April 7, 1963
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Political partyLiberal
SpouseDavid Jordan
ResidenceWest Dublin, Nova Scotia
Alma materSt. Francis Xavier University
ProfessionDevelopment officer

Early life and education

Born in Montreal to Scottish immigrants, her family moved to Middle LaHave, Nova Scotia in 1975.[2][3] She participated in Girl Guides of Canada programs as a Brownie, a Guide, and as an adult volunteer member.[4] Jordan graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.[5]

Before politics

From 2006 to 2014, Jordan worked as a development officer for the Health Services Foundation of the South Shore, where she was in charge of organizing fund raising events for health services foundation.[6][7]

Political career

She narrowly won the Liberal Party's nomination in the South Shore riding by 22 votes of the 450 cast over Jennifer Naugler, school board chairwoman for the South Shore Regional School Board.[6] Jordan was sworn into the federal cabinet on November 20, 2019, by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, which is responsible for Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Canadian Coast Guard.[8] She served as Minister of Rural Economic Development from January until November 2019.[9]

Jordan was defeated in her riding in the 2021 federal election by conservative candidate Rick Perkins.

Education

Through its COVID-19 Resilience Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. Two-level of government will allow over 250 public elementary schools to create new outdoor learning spaces or enhance existing ones. Schools will be able to this funding for things like school gardens, outdoor performance areas, and learning areas. Jordan supported investing $5.6 million in partnership with the province to contributing $1.4 million.[10][11]

Minister Jordan and the Canadian government is supporting seven undertakings in three schools Aspotogan Consolidated School, Bayview Community School and Chester District Elementary School are set to go through significant work to their HVAC frameworks which are expected to significantly reducing their carbon footprint.[12]

Environment

As Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, Jorden has committed to protecting ocean habitats from harmful activities, allowing marine ecosystems and species to recover and better withstand the impacts of climate change. As minister Jorden has committed to working towards protecting 30% by 2030. While working towards new ambitious global biodiversity targets under the Convention on Biological Diversity at the 15th Conference of Parties in Kunming, China in 2021.[13] [14][15] [16]

Personal life

She and her husband, Dave, have three children.[17]

Electoral record
2021 Canadian federal election: South Shore—St. Margarets
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeRick Perkins20,45440.90+12.83
LiberalBernadette Jordan18,57537.15-4.52
New DemocraticOlivia Dorey9,54119.08+3.16
GreenThomas Trappenberg1,4342.87-14.47
Total valid votes 50,004100.0
Total rejected ballots 400
Turnout 50,40463.16-4.53
Registered voters 79,797
Source: Elections Canada[18]
2019 Canadian federal election: South Shore—St. Margarets
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalBernadette Jordan21,88641.67−15.26$101,013.68
ConservativeRick Perkins14,74428.07+5.51$86,186.65
New DemocraticJessika Hepburn8,36115.92−0.91none listed
GreenThomas Trappenberg6,07011.56+8.65$3,255.40
People'sRobert Monk6671.27Newnone listed
IndependentSteven Foster3760.72New$662.21
IndependentShawn McMahon1650.31New$0.00
Veterans CoalitionJason Matthews1250.24Newnone listed
Christian HeritageKevin Schulthies1240.24New$234.83
Total valid votes/expense limit 52,518100.0   $109,434.66
Total rejected ballots 4390.83+0.40
Turnout 52,95767.69−2.14
Eligible voters 78,238
Liberal hold Swing −10.38
Source: Elections Canada[19]
2015 Canadian federal election: South Shore—St. Margarets
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalBernadette Jordan30,04556.93+38.97–
ConservativeRichard Clark11,90522.56–19.42–
New DemocraticAlex Godbold8,88316.83–19.25–
GreenRichard Biggar1,5342.91–1.08–
IndependentTrevor Bruhm2570.49––
CommunistRyan Barry1510.20––
Total valid votes/Expense limit 52,775100.0   $216,554.85
Total rejected ballots 2260.43–0.24
Turnout 53,00169.83+7.60
Eligible voters 75,904
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +29.20
Source: Elections Canada[20][21]

References
  1. http://www.lighthousenow.ca/papers/PB_20141105.pdf
  2. the “Wave” with Bernadette Jordan LighthouseNOW
  3. Bernadette Jordan only woman elected this time for Nova Scotia CBC News
  4. "Campfire on the Hill". GirlGuidesCANBlog. 2016-10-27. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
  5. 2014 St. Francis Xavier University Alumni Chapter Contacts St. Francis Xavier University
  6. Moase, Nick (November 5, 2014). "Bernadette Jordan named federal Liberal candidate for South Shore". SaltWire Network. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  7. Meet Bernadette Jordan, Liberal.ca.
  8. Quon, Alexander (20 November 2019). "Jordan, LeBlanc among 4 MPs from Atlantic Canada named to federal cabinet". Global News. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  9. "Bernadette Jordan named as Nova Scotia's new federal cabinet minister". January 14, 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  10. "Government to spend $7M on outdoor learning for N.S. elementary schools | CBC News".
  11. "N.S. And Ottawa put up $7M to help elementary schools pursue outdoor learning".
  12. "Upgrades to SSRCE Schools Provides Opportunity to Improve Carbon Footprint".
  13. "Canada joins Global Ocean Alliance: Advocates for protecting 30 per cent of the world's ocean by 2030". 9 July 2020.
  14. "Minister Jordan Highlights Importance of Growing Canada's Ocean Economy".
  15. "Canada signs on to international ocean protection target of 30 per cent by 2030 | SaltWire".
  16. "The Future of Canada's Fisheries - Minister Bernadette Jordan".
  17. South Shore - St. Margaret's - Nova Scotia Liberal Party, liberal.ns.ca. Accessed 6 November 2022.
  18. "Election night results". Elections Canada. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  19. "Results Validated by the Returning Officer". Elections Canada. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  20. "October 19, 2015 Election Results — South Shore—St. Margarets (Validated results)". Elections Canada. 21 October 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  21. Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived 2015-08-15 at the Wayback Machine
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