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Environment, Energy and Climate Action
Minister's Office
Hon. Darlene Compton was elected as the MLA for Belfast–Murray River in 2015, 2019, and 2023. In 2019, she was appointed Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, and she also served as Minister responsible for the Status of Women.
She was elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly on May 12, 2023, and in February 2025 stepped down to serve as Minister of Economic Development, Innovation, and Trade. In February 2026, she was sworn in as Minister of Land and Environment.
During her time in Opposition, Ms. Compton served as Opposition House Leader and as Opposition Critic for Finance, Family and Human Services, and the Status of Women.
Ms. Compton earned a business degree from Casco Bay College and worked overseas before serving as administrator of the Dr. John Gillis Memorial Lodge. She has served on the boards of the Belfast Development Corporation and the Belfast Recreation Centre and as a director of the Belfast Historical Society.
Ms. Compton lives in South Pinette with her husband, Russell.
