Dear Heavenly Father, we pray for Hon. Darlene Compton as she serves her constituents in Belfast-Murray River. Since first being elected, she has served in various leadership roles. Currently, she serves as Minister of Land and Environment at a time when there is a great deal of turmoil in that area. We ask that You help Darlene with the following: That Darlene would serve her riding with complete integrity. That Darlene would be continually committed to our province in every way as she oversees the important task of directing the Land and Environment Ministry for P.E.I. That Darlene would be diligent and that You would give her wisdom, insight, and courage daily, as well as the ability to apply what she has learned in business, finance, and legislative portfolios to do the job that she has been given. That Darlene would be considerate and patient with all those she serves, supervises, and comes into contact with. That Darlene’s entire family would draw closer to You every day and that she and her family would be safe, secure, and healthy. In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Hon. Darlene Compton was elected as the MLA for Belfast-Murray River in 2015, 2019, and 2023. In May 2019, she was appointed Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance. She also served as Minister responsible for the Status of Women from 2019 – 2020. She has previously served on the Standing Committees on Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability; Legislative Management; Public Accounts; and, Health and Wellness. During her time in Opposition, Speaker Compton served as Opposition House Leader and Opposition Critic for Finance, Family and Human Services, and the Status of Women. Speaker Compton earned a business degree from Casco Bay College before living and working overseas for many years. Prior to being elected, she worked as administrator of the Dr. John Gillis Memorial Lodge. She sits on the board of the Belfast Development Corporation and the Belfast Recreation Centre. She also serves as a director of the Belfast Historical Society. Speaker Compton has two grown children, Katie and Glen, and lives in South Pinette with her husband Russell. She was elected Speaker by her fellow MLAs on May 12, 2023.