For more than 30 years, Fred Hutton shared the stories of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians as a journalist and broadcaster. In 2020, Hutton left journalism and accepted a position as a Senior Advisor in the Premier’s Office.
Fred and his wife Bonnie reside in Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s, where they raised their children Matthew, Claire, Jenna and Ben. Fred was elected MHA for the district of Conception Bay East-Bell Island in a by-election in January 2024.
Fred is currently the Minister of Housing sworn-in on February 29, 2024.