John Abbott (St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador politician)

[3][4] In 2020, Abbott ran for leader of the provincial Liberal party losing to frontrunner Andrew Furey.

[6] On May 12, 2021, Supreme Court Justice Donald Burrage rejected Coffin's bid for a recount, arguing that there was not sufficient evidence.

[9] Prior to being elected, Abbott served as executive director of the Canadian Mental Health Association - NL Chapter.

[10] Abbott was also Deputy Minister of Health in the Williams[11] and Ball administrations.

[12][13] Between 1989 and 1999, Abbott held a number of other senior positions: Assistant Secretary to the Treasury Board, Associate Deputy Minister of Health and Community Services, chairman and CEO of the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, Deputy Minister of Works, Services and Transportation and Deputy Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs.