Danielle McCann is a

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politician, who was elected to the

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in the 2018 provincial election. She represents the electoral district of

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as a member of the

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. She is the current

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After the

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McCann as Minister of Higher Education pushed for Bill 32 an bill on

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in universities. which passed on June 2022. McCann's responsibilities as Minister of Health and Social Services included the

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Electoral Record

Cabinet posts

References

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