Honourable Fred Hutton

Minister of Transportation and InfrastructureHon. John Abbott
Minister of Rural Economic Development

For more than 30 years, Minister Hutton shared the stories of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians as a journalist and broadcaster. In 2020, Minister Hutton left journalism and accepted a position as a Senior Advisor in the Premier’s Office.

He, and his wife Bonnie, resides in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, where they raised their children Matthew, Claire, Jenna and Ben. Minister Hutton was elected MHA for the district of Conception Bay East-Bell Island in a by-election in January 2024.  In February 2024, he was appointed Minister of Housing.

Mandate Letter

 

Minister’s Office Contacts

Nancy Burden
Departmental Secretary
Tel: (709) 729-3678
Fax: (709) 729-4285
Email: timinister@gov.nl.ca

Matthew Cooper
Executive Assistant – Transportation and Infrastructure

Tel: (709) 729-5850
Fax: (709) 729-4285
Email: matthewccooper@gov.nl.ca

Dana English
Executive Assistant – Rural Economic Development
Tel: (709) 729-5884
Fax: (709) 729-4285
Email: danaenglish@gov.nl.ca