MaryAnn Mihychuk
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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. Mihychuk resigned to run for Mayor
of Winnipeg in 2004, but was defeated by Sam Katz
.
Mihychuk received the degrees Bachelor of Arts
from the University of Winnipeg
in 1979, and Master of Science
from Brock University
in 1984. She is certified as a Practicing Professional Geoscientist. Mihychuk worked as a geologist in Newfoundland and Labrador
from 1984 to 1986 and in Manitoba from 1986 to 1992.
Mihychuk was first elected as a Winnipeg School Division Trustee first in 1989 and was re-elected in 1992.
She was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in 1995, defeating Liberal
leader Paul Edwards
by 3109 votes to 2853 in the Winnipeg constituency of St. James. The 1995 election was won by Gary Filmon
's Progressive Conservatives
. Mihychuk and 22 other New Democrats formed the Official Opposition.
The NDP won the following general election in 1999. This time Mihychuk was elected in the constituency of Minto, defeating Progressive Conservative Harry Lehotsky
by 4534 votes to 2035. Gary Doer
was sworn in as Premier and named Mihychuk Minister of Industry, Trade and Mines.
Mihychuk was re-elected to the provincial legislature in 2003, winning almost 70% of the votes cast in her constituency. On November 4, 2003, she was named Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Trade, with responsibility for International Relations Coordination.
Mihychuk resigned from cabinet and the legislature on May 21, 2004, to seek election as Mayor of Winnipeg. The 2004 election was held to determine the successor to former mayor Glen Murray. Murray had resigned to seek election to the Canadian House of Commons
). Mihychuk's campaign platform focussed on increasing Winnipeg's population. Although a respected community figure, Mihychuk was only able to win 10% of the city's vote.
She has two daughters, Sarah Mihychuk and Hannah Mihychuk
She now runs Mihychuk Consulting, offering professional advice in a variety of fields.
In 2005 Mihychuk relocated to Toronto, Ontario to work for the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) as Director of Regulatory Affairs.
Mihychuk supported Lorne Nystrom
's campaigns to lead the federal New Democratic Party
in 1995 and 2003.
Politician
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from Manitoba, Canada
Canada
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. She was a cabinet minister in the government of New Democratic
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...
Premier
Premier
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Gary Doer
Gary Doer
Gary Albert Doer, OM is a Canadian diplomat and politician from Manitoba, Canada. Since October 19, 2009, he has served as Canada's Ambassador to the United States...
from 1999 to 2004. Mihychuk 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 in 2004, but was defeated by Sam Katz
Sam Katz
Samuel Michael Katz, OM is the 42nd mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is also a businessperson and a member of the Order of Manitoba.- Life before mayorship :...
.
Mihychuk received the degrees Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from the University of Winnipeg
University of Winnipeg
The University of Winnipeg is a public university in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada that offers undergraduate faculties of art, business and economics, education, science and theology as well as graduate programs. The U of W's founding colleges were Manitoba College and Wesley College, which merged...
in 1979, and Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
from Brock University
Brock University
Brock University is a comprehensive university located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Brock offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs that include co-op and other experiential learning opportunities to an enrolment of over 17,000 full-time students.The enabling legislation is...
in 1984. She is certified as a Practicing Professional Geoscientist. Mihychuk worked as a geologist in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
from 1984 to 1986 and in Manitoba from 1986 to 1992.
Mihychuk was first elected as a Winnipeg School Division Trustee first in 1989 and was re-elected in 1992.
She was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in 1995, 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 :...
leader Paul Edwards
Paul Edwards (politician)
Paul Edwards is a Manitoba politician and lawyer. He served as leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party between 1993 and 1996....
by 3109 votes to 2853 in the Winnipeg constituency of St. James. The 1995 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:...
. Mihychuk and 22 other New Democrats formed the Official Opposition.
The NDP won the following general election in 1999. This time Mihychuk was elected in the constituency of Minto, defeating Progressive Conservative Harry Lehotsky
Harry Lehotsky
Harry Lehotsky, CM was a pastor for the North American Baptist Conference and newspaper columnist. Born in New York City, he moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba and founded the church New Life Ministries there...
by 4534 votes to 2035. Gary Doer
Gary Doer
Gary Albert Doer, OM is a Canadian diplomat and politician from Manitoba, Canada. Since October 19, 2009, he has served as Canada's Ambassador to the United States...
was sworn in as Premier and named Mihychuk Minister of Industry, Trade and Mines.
Mihychuk was re-elected to the provincial legislature in 2003, winning almost 70% of the votes cast in her constituency. On November 4, 2003, she was named Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Trade, with responsibility for International Relations Coordination.
Mihychuk resigned from cabinet and the legislature on May 21, 2004, to seek election as Mayor of Winnipeg. The 2004 election was held to determine the successor to former mayor Glen Murray. Murray had resigned to seek election to the Canadian 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...
). Mihychuk's campaign platform focussed on increasing Winnipeg's population. Although a respected community figure, Mihychuk was only able to win 10% of the city's vote.
She has two daughters, Sarah Mihychuk and Hannah Mihychuk
She now runs Mihychuk Consulting, offering professional advice in a variety of fields.
In 2005 Mihychuk relocated to Toronto, Ontario to work for the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) as Director of Regulatory Affairs.
Mihychuk supported Lorne Nystrom
Lorne Nystrom
Lorne Edmund Nystrom, PC a Canadian politician, was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1968 to 1993 when he lost his reelection bid. He returned to parliament in 1997 and served until 2004...
's campaigns to lead 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...
in 1995 and 2003.