Sam Johnston

Sam Johnston is the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Miramichi Bay-Neguac. He is a member of the following standing committees: Private Bills, Economic Policy, Estimates and Fiscal Policy, Public Accounts and Social Policy.

A multi-generation Miramichier, Mr. Johnston, is fiercely proud of his region, and currently resides in Newcastle with his wife Sharon. He has a daughter, Hannah, a son, Shane, and two grandchildren, Wee Willow and Lil’ Lily. Mr. Johnston is an alumnus of the University of New Brunswick, earning B.A., B.Ed. and M.Ed.

Mr. Johnston had a diverse career as a federal public servant, which included extensive senior executive manager experience with Correctional Service Canada’s regional management team, where he served as Director of Interventions.

Mr. Johnston has held a variety of leadership positions in the community including the Miramichi minor hockey board, former recreation commission, coaching various sports, parish council, and teaching catechism. Mr. Johnston also served on the Miramichi city council where he participated in the public safety and social/economic committee(s).

Mr. Johnston’s passions include being a Master martial arts instructor. He is an 8^th degree belt, 2017 World Hanmadang Champion, and he introduced and established Brazilian Jiujitsu in New Brunswick. Mr. Johnston was inducted to the Member Miramichi Sports Wall of Fame 2011 and the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame 2026.

As a survivor of acute myeloid leukemia, Mr. Johnston shares his time advocating to instill hope and determination in others who are affected by cancer.

Constituency Office

Committee

• Standing Committee on Economic Policy
• Standing Committee on Estimates and Fiscal Policy
• Standing Committee on Private Bills
• Standing Committee on Public Accounts
• Standing Committee on Social Policy