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Early life and education
Bernard grew up in Halifax and graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She then earned a Master's degree in political science from Acadia University .[3] Saint Mary's University .[4]
Political career
On October 22, 2013 Bernard was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia where she served as Minister of Community Services as well as Minister responsible for the Disabled Persons Commission Act.[5]
Personal life
An out lesbian ,[6] [7]
Electoral record
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References
^ "Joanne Bernard's journey took her from welfare to cabinet" . CBC News . February 23, 2014. Retrieved 2017-08-02 .
^ Joanne Bernard named new CEO of Easter Seals Nova Scotia Easter Seals Nova Scotia
^ "Premier Stephen McNeil welcomes 16-member cabinet" . CBC News . October 22, 2013. Retrieved 2014-09-28 .
^ "Could Dartmouth-North elect Nova Scotia's first openly gay MLA?" . Global News . October 8, 2013. Retrieved 2017-05-31 .
^ "Aspiring actor, gay candidate among noteworthy winners" . CBC News . October 9, 2013. Retrieved 2017-05-31 .
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