Murray Wood: What happened to basic manners?
At the risk of sounding old fashioned, Murray Wood is questioning the manners of some of the people he meets. He says pe...
ST. JOHN’S — A look at John Hogan, leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal party. Hogan hopes to win his first election as premier on Oct. 14.
Age: 47
Education: Hogan studied biochemistry at Memorial University and law at Dalhousie University.
Before politics: Hogan was called to the bar in Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador. He started his own firm in 2014.
Political record: Hogan was sworn in as premier on May 9, after winning the Liberal leadership race earlier that month. He replaced Andrew Furey, who shocked the province when he announced in February his intention to resign.
He was first elected to provincial politics in 2021 in the St. John’s district of Windsor Lake, defeating the leader of the Progressive Conservatives at the time. He held cabinet portfolios in justice and health, and he was the attorney general until March.
Family: He and his wife, Gillian, have two young children named Maggie and Jack.
Quote: “Not only is it an important election issue, it is the election issue. It is what we need to talk about as a province.” John Hogan, speaking to reporters in August about a sweeping energy deal between Hydro-Québec and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 15, 2025.
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