The Honourable
Suzanne Lohnes-Croft
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
for Lunenburg
In office
October 8, 2013 – July 17, 2021
Preceded byPam Birdsall
Succeeded bySusan Corkum-Greek
Personal details
Political partyLiberal
OccupationEarly childhood educator

Suzanne Lohnes-Croft is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2013 provincial election and was re-elected in 2017.[1] A member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, she represented the electoral district of Lunenburg until her defeat in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election.[2]

Early life and education

Lohnes-Croft attended the Mahone Bay Consolidated school graduating in 1977. She continued her education at the Mount Saint Vincent University studying Early Childhood education and child development.[3] Before being elected, Lohnes-Croft worked at a daycare as an early childhood educator.[4]

Charity work

In 2010 she received a provincial volunteer award recognizing her years of service to the community and beyond. In 2010 she also received the Representative Volunteer award for the Town of Mahone Bay/Province of Nova Scotia.

Political career

In the 2013 election, Lohnes-Croft captured nearly 37 percent of the vote in the riding of Lunenburg.[5] In the 2017 election, Lohnes-Croft captured nearly 40 percent of the vote in the riding of Lunenburg.[4] From 2013 to 2020, Lohnes-Croft served as Deputy Speaker, before becoming Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage and Gaelic Affairs. Responsible for the Heritage Property Act and the Voluntary Sector.[6] Lohnes-Croft also is a member of the Standing Committee on Assembly Matters examines the rules, procedures, practices, organization and facilities of the House of Assembly.[7]

As Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage Lohnes-Croft supported funding for water-related infrastructure projects, through the provincial capital assistance program. Which included the pre-design work for the Salt Marsh project, waterline removal and cleanup of Lepper Brook in Colchester. A study to recommend climate change adaptation measures in Wolfville. A study option to protect Lunenberg's Petite Riviere Watershed from flooding. To assess the condition of a dam on Rory's Brook in Inverness install tide and weather gauges in Bear River, Weymouth, East Ferry, Freeport and Digby. To reconstruct a dangerous area of shoreline on South Street in Lockport.[8][9]

As Minister Lohnes-Croft supported funding a scholarship honouring internationally acclaimed singer Portia White, honouring her important legacy celebrating her artistry and for ground-breaking achievements in Nova Scotian as a classical singer.[10]

As Minister Lohnes-Croft, provided funds through the province's Emergency Support Program for Arts and Culture. which will help the art community stay afloat while Nova Scotians deal with Convid-19 restrictions. The one-time grant totalling $2.1-million will help make the recovery easier in the future.[11][12]

Bill introduced of Royal Assent

  • Presbyterian Church Legislation, An Act Respecting the Repeal of - Bill 137[13]
  • Lunenburg Common Lands (2017) Act - Bill 36[14]

Electoral record

2017 Nova Scotia general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
  Liberal Suzanne Lohnes-Croft 3,110
  Progressive Conservative Brian Pickings[15] 2,425
  New Democratic Party Marc Breaugh[16] 2,348
2013 Nova Scotia general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
  Liberal Suzanne Lohnes-Croft 3,182 37.81
  New Democratic Party Pam Birdsall 2,768 32.89
  Progressive Conservative Brian Pickings 2,465 29.29

References

  1. ↑ "Liberals win second majority in close election".
  2. ↑ "Rafuse one of few NDP to keep seat". The Chronicle Herald, October 8, 2013.
  3. ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-lohnes-croft-0156b170/?originalSubdomain=ca
  4. 1 2 "Liberals select familiar candidate in Lunenburg". Acadia Broadcasting. April 25, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  5. ↑ Lunenburg (provincial electoral district)#2013 general election
  6. ↑ "Suzanne Lohnes-Croft". July 10, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Assembly Matters". August 25, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Nova Scotia funds municipal infrastructure for water, wastewater and flood risk projects". October 2019.
  9. ↑ "Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia invest $733,000 in accessible sports infrastructure that will benefit all Cape Breton residents".
  10. ↑ "Portia White Prize | Arts Nova Scotia".
  11. ↑ "Nova Scotia commits $2.1 million in emergency funds to arts and culture groups - Halifax | Globalnews.ca".
  12. ↑ "COVID-19 UPDATE: Restrictions on arts and cultural events to remain until Feb. 7 | Saltwire".
  13. ↑ "Bill 137 - Presbyterian Church Legislation, an Act Respecting the Repeal of". December 21, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Lunenburg Common Lands (2017) Act". November 27, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Progressive Conservatives nominate Brian Pickings in Lunenburg". Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia. July 26, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Breaugh gets nod for NDP in Lunenburg". The Chronicle Herald. January 22, 2017. Archived from the original on January 25, 2017. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
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