Hon. Bloyce Thompson

Bloyce Thompson was first elected as the MLA for District 8, Stanhope-Marshfield, in the 2019 general election and subsequently named the Minister of Justice and Public Safety as well as Minister of Agriculture of PEI. Bloyce was re-elected as the MLA for District 8, Stanhope- Marshfield, on April 3rd, 2023, and named the Deputy Premier, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, and Minister of Agriculture of PEI.

Thompson is an active member of his community and the agriculture industry. As a third generation dairy farmer and businessman from Eastside Farms in Frenchfort, PEI, he has been a strong advocate for the dairy industry locally, nationally and globally. Thompson has travelled to the United States, Japan, Portugal and other countries, lending his professional expertise in bovine livestock breeding to the dairy industry.

As Minister of Justice and Public Safety, and Attorney General of PEI, Thompson has focused on increasing public safety resources for local communities and strengthening the justice system, as well as improving access to justice for Islanders.

Thompson is a proud graduate of Dalhousie Agricultural College. He has served his industry as a member of the genetic evaluation board of the Canadian Dairy Network and as a board member of the Dairy Farmers of PEI.

Thompson has been a coach to the Sherwood/Parkdale Minor Baseball Association, served as vice-president of Old Home Week, and serves as an elder in the York-Covehead United pastoral charge.

Bloyce and his wife Terri are the proud parents of three children.