Honourable Paul Pike

Honourable Paul Pike
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities
Minister Responsible for the Community Sector
Member for Burin – Grand Bank

Paul Pike graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Arts (Education) Degree and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. He has four decades of experience in teaching and administration at all education levels including post-secondary.

Minister Pike has been involved in promoting the development and economic sustainability of the Burin Peninsula for a number of years, having served on municipal council with the Town of St. Lawrence for twenty-eight years, including time as mayor. He also served as Vice-President of Municipalities NL and Public Relations Chairperson of the Municipal Assessment Agency.

Minister Pike has also been an active volunteer in his community as a Director with the Community Credit Union, Director with the Burin Peninsula Community Development Board and as a member of the Burin Peninsula Eastern Health Advisory Board, among involvement in other organizations.

He and his wife Laura have three children and seven grandchildren.

Minister Pike was elected as the MHA for Burin – Grand Bank in the 2021 Provincial General Election.

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Minister’s Office Contacts

Minister’s Office

Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
P.O. Box 8700
Confederation Building
St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Tel: (709) 729-0659
Fax: (709) 729-1049
Email: CSSDMinister@gov.nl.ca