Gord Mackintosh
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Gordon Henry Alexander "Gord" Mackintosh (born July 7, 1955) is a politician in Manitoba
, Canada
. He is currently a cabinet minister in the New Democratic Party
government of Greg Selinger.
Mackintosh was born in Fort Frances
, Ontario
, and was educated at the University of Manitoba
. He trained as a lawyer, and was called to the bar in 1988.
Mackintosh worked for the Canadian Human Rights Commission
and the Manitoba Human Rights Commission
between 1979 and 1984, and also worked as Deputy Clerk of the Manitoba legislature from 1980 to 1984. He was chair of the Patient's Rights Committee from 1986 to 1992, and was a member of the Rainbow Society and the Manitoba Anti-Poverty Organization. In his legal career, he specialized in environmental issues, and was also an assistant to Elijah Harper
during the Meech Lake
constitutional debates of 1990.
Mackintosh entered provincial politics in September 1993, winning a by-election
in the north Winnipeg riding of St. Johns (replacing Judy Wasylycia-Leis
, who resigned to run for the federal House of Commons
). Mackintosh won 3232 votes, compared to 878 for his nearest opponent, Liberal
Naty Yenkech.
In the provincial election of 1995
, Mackintosh was re-elected in St. Johns with 4513 votes, against 1610 for Liberal Bron Gorski. The general election was won by Gary Filmon
's Progressive Conservatives
, and Mackintosh joined 22 other New Democrats in the official opposition.
The New Democrats won the election of 1999
, and Mackintosh was easily re-elected in his own riding. On October 5, he was appointed Minister of Justice, Attorney General and Keeper of the Great Seal with responsibility for Constitutional Affairs, and was also named NDP House Leader. On January 17, 2001, he was charged with responsibility for the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act.
As Attorney General, Mackintosh oversaw the extension of children's rights in the legal system, and supported the creation of Cybertip.ca
by Child Find Manitoba to report on online predators and child pornography. In addition, Mackintosh has overseen new initiatives in aboriginal and community justice, and has made efforts to target organized crime in Manitoba.
On November 1, 2004, Mackintosh's department announced that it would introduce tough anti-gang legislation, which would permit the province to confiscate the assets of suspected gang members even if no criminal convictions have occurred.
In 2003, Mackintosh supported Bill Blaikie
's candidacy to become leader of the federal New Democratic Party
.
The New Democrats were re-elected in 2003, and Mackintosh was returned in St. Johns with over 72% of the vote.
In September 2006, Mackintosh became Minister of Family Services and Housing, replacing Christine Melnick. Mackintosh assumed the portfolio during a period when the government was facing criticism over a perceived lack of accountability and proper financial controls over the funding of social service agencies. The controversy was sparked when an audit of the agency Hydra House by the provincial auditor found examples of widespread mismanagement and misapplication of public funds. and his doughter is hot as hell dude.
Mackintosh was re-elected in the 2007 provincial election
.
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 is currently a cabinet minister in the New Democratic Party
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...
government of Greg Selinger.
Mackintosh was born in Fort Frances
Fort Frances, Ontario
Fort Frances is a town in, and the seat of, Rainy River District in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The population as of the 2006 census was 8,103 and Fort Frances' population peaked in 1971 at 9,947...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, and was educated at 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...
. He trained as a lawyer, and was called to the bar in 1988.
Mackintosh worked for the Canadian Human Rights Commission
Canadian Human Rights Commission
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is a quasi-judicial body that was established in 1977 by the government of Canada. It is empowered under the Canadian Human Rights Act to investigate and try to settle complaints of discrimination in employment and in the provision of services within federal...
and the Manitoba Human Rights Commission
Manitoba Human Rights Commission
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission is a quasi-judicial arms-length agency of the Government of Manitoba that is responsible for enforcing The Human Rights Code ....
between 1979 and 1984, and also worked as Deputy Clerk of the Manitoba legislature from 1980 to 1984. He was chair of the Patient's Rights Committee from 1986 to 1992, and was a member of the Rainbow Society and the Manitoba Anti-Poverty Organization. In his legal career, he specialized in environmental issues, and was also an assistant to Elijah Harper
Elijah Harper
Elijah Harper is an Aboriginal Cree Canadian politician and band chief. He was a key player in the rejection of the Meech Lake Accord, an attempt at Canadian constitutional reform.- Early life :...
during the Meech Lake
Meech Lake Accord
The Meech Lake Accord was a package of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Canada negotiated in 1987 by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and ten provincial premiers. It was intended to persuade the government of the Province of Quebec to endorse the 1982 Canadian Constitution and increase...
constitutional debates of 1990.
Mackintosh entered provincial politics in September 1993, winning a by-election
By-election
A by-election is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regularly scheduled elections....
in the north Winnipeg riding of St. Johns (replacing Judy Wasylycia-Leis
Judy Wasylycia-Leis
Klazina Judith "Judy" Wasylycia-Leis is a Canadian politician. She was a Manitoba cabinet minister in the government of Howard Pawley from 1986 to 1988, and was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from September 22, 1997 to April 30, 2010...
, who resigned to run for the federal House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
). Mackintosh won 3232 votes, compared to 878 for his nearest opponent, 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 :...
Naty Yenkech.
In the provincial election of 1995
Manitoba general election, 1995
The Manitoba general election of April 25,1995 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It was won by the Progressive Conservative Party, which won 31 seats out of 57...
, Mackintosh was re-elected in St. Johns with 4513 votes, against 1610 for Liberal Bron Gorski. The general election was won by Gary Filmon
Gary Filmon
Gary Albert Filmon, PC, OC, OM is a Manitoba politician. He was the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba from 1983 to 2000, and served as the 19th Premier from 1988 to 1999.-Early life and municipal career:...
's Progressive Conservatives
Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is the only right wing political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is also the official opposition party in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.-Origins and early years:...
, and Mackintosh joined 22 other New Democrats in the official opposition.
The New Democrats won the election of 1999
Manitoba general election, 1999
The Manitoba general election of September 21, 1999 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada....
, and Mackintosh was easily re-elected in his own riding. On October 5, he was appointed Minister of Justice, Attorney General and Keeper of the Great Seal with responsibility for Constitutional Affairs, and was also named NDP House Leader. On January 17, 2001, he was charged with responsibility for the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act.
As Attorney General, Mackintosh oversaw the extension of children's rights in the legal system, and supported the creation of Cybertip.ca
Cybertip.ca
Cybertip.ca is Canada's official tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children. The tipline is owned and operated by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, a charitable organization...
by Child Find Manitoba to report on online predators and child pornography. In addition, Mackintosh has overseen new initiatives in aboriginal and community justice, and has made efforts to target organized crime in Manitoba.
On November 1, 2004, Mackintosh's department announced that it would introduce tough anti-gang legislation, which would permit the province to confiscate the assets of suspected gang members even if no criminal convictions have occurred.
In 2003, Mackintosh supported Bill Blaikie
Bill Blaikie
William Alexander "Bill" Blaikie, PC is a Canadian politician. He has been a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba since April 2009, representing the Winnipeg division of Elmwood as a member of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba, and Minister of Conservation and Government House Leader...
's candidacy to become leader of the federal New Democratic Party
New Democratic Party
The New Democratic Party , commonly referred to as the NDP, is a federal social-democratic political party in Canada. The interim leader of the NDP is Nycole Turmel who was appointed to the position due to the illness of Jack Layton, who died on August 22, 2011. The provincial wings of the NDP in...
.
The New Democrats were re-elected in 2003, and Mackintosh was returned in St. Johns with over 72% of the vote.
In September 2006, Mackintosh became Minister of Family Services and Housing, replacing Christine Melnick. Mackintosh assumed the portfolio during a period when the government was facing criticism over a perceived lack of accountability and proper financial controls over the funding of social service agencies. The controversy was sparked when an audit of the agency Hydra House by the provincial auditor found examples of widespread mismanagement and misapplication of public funds. and his doughter is hot as hell dude.
Mackintosh 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...
.