Andy Swan
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Andrew James Swan is a politician in Manitoba
, Canada
. He was elected to the Manitoba legislature in a 2004 by-election
, replacing MaryAnn Mihychuk
, who resigned to run for mayor
of Winnipeg.
Swan graduated from the University of Manitoba
faculty of law
in 1990. After graduating, he practiced law at the firm of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman
, becoming a partner in 2000. His specialty was family law
. Swan was also appointed to the Residential Tenancies Commission in 2000, and is a member of the Manitoba Running Association.
Swan first ran for the Manitoba legislature as a New Democrat
in the provincial election of 1990
, placing third in the west-end Winnipeg riding of Sturgeon Creek. He did not run again until 2004.
On June 22, 2004, Swan was elected as a New Democrat for the riding of Minto, defeating Liberal
Wayne Helgason, 2848 votes to 1616. He was re-elected in the 2007 provincial election
. He was appointed to cabinet
on February 4, 2008, as Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade
, Minister charged with the administration of the Liquor Control Act
, and Minister responsible for the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act
.
On September 2, 2009, Swan resigned from his cabinet position and announced his candidacy for the leadership of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba
, running against Steve Ashton
and Greg Selinger. Nancy Allan
replaced Swan as interim Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade
.The leadership convention
took place on October 17, 2009. On September 28, Swan dropped out of the leadership race and endorsed Selinger. He regained his ministerial positions on October 5, 2009.
After winning the leadership race, Selinger appointed Swan as Minister of Justice and Attorney General on November 3.
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He was elected to the Manitoba legislature in a 2004 by-election
By-election
A by-election is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regularly scheduled elections....
, replacing MaryAnn Mihychuk
MaryAnn Mihychuk
MaryAnn Mihychuk is a former politician from Manitoba, Canada. She was a cabinet minister in the government of New Democratic Premier Gary Doer from 1999 to 2004...
, who resigned to run for mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Winnipeg.
Swan graduated from the University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba , in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. It is Manitoba's most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It placed...
faculty of law
Robson Hall (Faculty of Law - University of Manitoba)
The University of Manitoba's faculty of law, also known as Robson Hall, is located on the Fort Garry campus of the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada...
in 1990. After graduating, he practiced law at the firm of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP is a Manitoba, Canada-basedlaw firm with its head office in Winnipeg and regional offices in Winkler and Steinbach Manitoba.On May 27, 2010 Thompson Dorfman Sweatman announced a merger with the firm Perlov Stewart LLP...
, becoming a partner in 2000. His specialty was family law
Family law
Family law is an area of the law that deals with family-related issues and domestic relations including:*the nature of marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships;...
. Swan was also appointed to the Residential Tenancies Commission in 2000, and is a member of the Manitoba Running Association.
Swan first ran for the Manitoba legislature as a New Democrat
New Democratic Party of Manitoba
The New Democratic Party of Manitoba is a social-democratic political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is the provincial wing of the federal New Democratic Party, and is a successor to the Manitoba Co-operative Commonwealth Federation...
in the provincial election of 1990
Manitoba general election, 1990
The Manitoba general election of September 11, 1990 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It was won by the Progressive Conservative Party, which took 30 out of 57 seats...
, placing third in the west-end Winnipeg riding of Sturgeon Creek. He did not run again until 2004.
On June 22, 2004, Swan was elected as a New Democrat for the riding of Minto, defeating Liberal
Manitoba Liberal Party
The Manitoba Liberal Party is a political party in Manitoba, Canada. Its roots can be traced to the late nineteenth-century, following the province's creation in 1870.-Origins and early development :...
Wayne Helgason, 2848 votes to 1616. He was re-elected in the 2007 provincial election
Manitoba general election, 2007
The Manitoba general election held on May 22, 2007 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It was won by the New Democratic Party, which won 36 seats out of 57. The Progressive Conservative Party finished second with nineteen seats. The Liberal...
. He was appointed to cabinet
Executive Council of Manitoba
The Executive Council of Manitoba is the cabinet of that Canadian province.Almost always made up of members of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, the Cabinet is similar in structure and role to the Cabinet of Canada while being smaller in size...
on February 4, 2008, as Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade
Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade (Manitoba)
The Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade is a cabinet minister in the province of Manitoba, Canada. The position was established in 2006, combining responsibilities from the portfolios of Industry, Economic Development and Mines, Intergovernmental Affairs and Trade and Advanced...
, Minister charged with the administration of the Liquor Control Act
Minister charged with the administration of the Liquor Control Act (Manitoba)
The Minister charged with the administration of The Liquor Control Act is a government position in the province of Manitoba, Canada. It is not a full portfolio, and has always been held by ministers with other cabinet responsibilities...
, and Minister responsible for the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act
Minister responsible for the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act
The Minister charged with the administration of The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act is a government position in the province of Manitoba, Canada...
.
On September 2, 2009, Swan resigned from his cabinet position and announced his candidacy for the leadership of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba
New Democratic Party of Manitoba
The New Democratic Party of Manitoba is a social-democratic political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is the provincial wing of the federal New Democratic Party, and is a successor to the Manitoba Co-operative Commonwealth Federation...
, running against Steve Ashton
Steve Ashton
Steve Ashton is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He is a long-serving member of the Manitoba legislature, and is currently a cabinet minister in the New Democratic Party government of Greg Selinger....
and Greg Selinger. Nancy Allan
Nancy Allan
Nancy Allan is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. She is currently a cabinet minister in the New Democratic Party government of Greg Selinger....
replaced Swan as interim Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade
Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade (Manitoba)
The Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade is a cabinet minister in the province of Manitoba, Canada. The position was established in 2006, combining responsibilities from the portfolios of Industry, Economic Development and Mines, Intergovernmental Affairs and Trade and Advanced...
.The leadership convention
New Democratic Party of Manitoba leadership election, 2009
The New Democratic Party of Manitoba leadership election of 2009 was prompted by former leader Gary Doer's resignation. Doer announced on August 27, 2009 that he intended to resign as leader of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba and Premier of Manitoba and the next day he announced that he was to...
took place on October 17, 2009. On September 28, Swan dropped out of the leadership race and endorsed Selinger. He regained his ministerial positions on October 5, 2009.
After winning the leadership race, Selinger appointed Swan as Minister of Justice and Attorney General on November 3.