I’ve written this phrase so many times…we have a new Fisheries Minister to educate!  Joanne Thompson, M.P., P.C. hails from Newfoundland, where she represents the riding of St. John’s East. Her background is in nursing and community health. Nary a mention of fish in her bio. Minister Thompson will be the 11th Minister to hold the portfolio since the federal government took over management of B.C. salmon farming in 2010.