Greg Turner (politician)

Greg Turner
Turner in 2024
Minister of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour
In office
February 2, 2024 – November 2, 2024
PremierBlaine Higgs
Preceded byTrevor Holder
Succeeded byAlyson Townsend
Minister responsible for Immigration
In office
February 2, 2024 – November 2, 2024
PremierBlaine Higgs
Preceded byArlene Dunn
Succeeded byJean-Claude D’Amours
Minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business and Minister responsible for Opportunities NB
In office
June 27, 2023 – November 2, 2024
PremierBlaine Higgs
Preceded byArlene Dunn
Succeeded byLuke Randall
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for Moncton South
In office
September 14, 2020 – September 19, 2024
Preceded byCathy Rogers
Succeeded byClaire Johnson
Member-at-large of the Moncton City Council
In office
May 2016 – September 14, 2020
Preceded byDawn Arnold
Succeeded byVacant
Personal details
Born
Gregory Turner

Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Gregory Turner is a former Canadian politician who represented Moncton South in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 2020 until his defeat in the 2024 New Brunswick general election.[1] He was chair of the Standing Committee on Economic Policy and vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Procedure, Privileges and Legislative Officers.[2]

In June 2023, he was appointed Minister of Economic Development by Premier Blaine Higgs.[3] In February 2024, he was also appointed Minister of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour and Minister responsible for immigration, following the resignation of Arlene Dunn.[4]

Electoral record

Moncton South

2020 New Brunswick general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive Conservative Greg Turner 2,734 42.09 +10.09
Liberal Tyson Milner 1,966 30.26 -17.18
Green Josephine Watson 1,245 19.17 +9.55
People's Alliance Marilyn Crossman-Riel 311 5.10 -2.04
New Democratic Rebecca Rogers 220 3.39 -0.43
Total valid votes 6,496
Total rejected ballots 12 0.18 -0.17
Turnout 6,508 58.74 +0.73
Eligible voters 11,079
Progressive Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +13.63
Source: Elections New Brunswick[5]

References

  1. ^ Christina Mulherin, "Greg Turner Wins In Moncton South". CKNI-FM, September 14, 2020.
  2. ^ "Member of the Legislative Assembly : Hon. Greg Turner - Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick". www.legnb.ca. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  3. ^ Government of New Brunswick, Canada (June 27, 2023). "Changes to cabinet announced". www2.gnb.ca. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  4. ^ "Top Saint John minister quitting Higgs cabinet, legislature seat". CBC News. February 2, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  5. ^ "Provincial Election Results". www.electionsnb.ca. Elections New Brunswick.


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