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Junor, Judy, 1949-
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1949-
History
Judy Junor was born in 1949 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan and raised in Saskatoon. She received a Nursing Diploma from St. Paul's School of Nursing, Saskatoon, in 1969.
Prior to entering politics, Junor worked as a Registered Nurse at City Hospital and Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. She was President of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses from 1993 to 1998 and Vice-President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour from 1996 to 1998.
Junor was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in the June 24, 1998 by-election as the New Democratic Party MLA for the Saskatoon Eastview constituency. She was re-elected in 1999 and 2003. Junor served in the Roy Romanow and Lorne Calvert Cabinets as Associate Minister of Health (1998-2001); Provincial Secretary (2001-2002); Minister of Learning (2003).
Junor was also Minister Responsible for the following: Seniors (1999-2002); Meewasin Valley Authority (1999-2001, 2003); Saskatchewan Health Information Network (1999-2001); Status of Women (2001-2002); Teachers' Superannuation Commission (2003); Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (2003); Education Infrastructure Financing Corporation (2003).
From 2007 to 2011, Junor continued to serve as MLA for Saskatoon Eastview. She also served as NDP Caucus Chair and as Opposition Critic for Health and Seniors. Junor was defeated in the 2011 general election. Junor continues (2011) to reside in Saskatoon.
Judy Junor is married to Don Junor, a small business owner. They have two children: Sean and Heather.
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Authority record created on 2008-05-13. Approved 2012-01-04. Last modified on 2017-11-29.
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AMICUS Authorities - no entry found
Saskatchewan Executive and Legislative Directory
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