The following statement was issued today from the Honourable Derek Bennett, Speaker of the House of Assembly:

It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences, on behalf of all Members and employees of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, on the recent passing of the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Member for the District of Fogo Island-Cape Freels.

At this time, we pay tribute to his memory and honour the service he gave to our province throughout his tenure as Member. First elected on November 30, 2015 to serve in the 48th General Assembly, Minister Bragg was re-elected to serve in the 49th (elected May 16, 2019) and 50th (elected February 13, 2021) General Assemblies. Throughout this time, he served as parliamentary secretary and Minister in a number of portfolios. He also served on various Committees of the House and was Chair of the Privileges and Elections Committee in the 49th General Assembly.

To his wife, Beverly; his daughter, Allison; all his colleagues, family and friends; and constituents of the district of Fogo Island-Cape Freels, may you find strength in the memories of impactful service he gave to his community, district and province, both as a municipal administrator and elected official. All Members of the House of Assembly join you in mourning, and our collective thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

For all Members of this House, Minister Bragg was not just a colleague, but a friend to all. His cheerful smile will be missed and his legacy of devoted public service will forever be etched in the history of our Legislature.

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