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John Hickey

1955 – 2017

Canadian politician

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Lived 1955 – 2017 (aged 61–62). John Hickey was a Canadian politician.

John Hickey (c. 1955 – December 14, 2017) was a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represented the district of Lake Melville in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 2003 to 2011. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party and served in the Cabinets of Danny Williams and Kathy Dunderdale.

On July 5, 2006, Hickey was appointed to the Executive Council of Newfoundland and Labrador as Minister of Transportation and Works and Minister of Labrador Affairs. Following the 2007 election, Hickey remained in cabinet as Minister of Labrador Affairs, but lost the transportation portfolio.

On June 22, 2011, Hickey confirmed that he would not seek re-election in the October 2011 provincial election.

Prior to entering provincial politics, Hickey was a municipal councillor in Happy Valley-Goose Bay for 15 years, and served as mayor in 2003.

In 2013, Hickey ran for mayor of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, but was defeated.

On December 9, 2017, Hickey was seriously injured when he accidentally shot himself in the face in a hunting accident. He died on December 14, aged 62.

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Born
1955
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Died
2017, St. John's
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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Hickey?

Canadian politician

When was John Hickey born?

John Hickey was born in 1955.

When did John Hickey die?

John Hickey died in 2017 in St. John's.

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John Hickey was a politician.

What nationality was John Hickey?

John Hickey was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Hickey

· Wikidata: Q6239185

· DBpedia: John Hickey (Canadian politician)

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