Andrew Swan
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| The Honourable Andrew Swan MLA |
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| Manitoba Government House Leader | |
| In office October 18, 2013 – November 3, 2014 |
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| Premier | Greg Selinger |
| Preceded by | Jennifer Howard |
| Manitoba Minister of Justice and Attorney General | |
| In office November 3, 2009 – November 3, 2014 |
|
| Premier | Greg Selinger |
| Preceded by | Dave Chomiak |
| Succeeded by | James Allum |
| Manitoba Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade | |
| In office October 5, 2009 – November 3, 2009 |
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| Premier | Gary Doer |
| Preceded by | Nancy Allan (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Peter Bjornson |
| In office February 4, 2008 – September 2, 2009 |
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| Premier | Gary Doer |
| Preceded by | Scott Smith |
| Succeeded by | Nancy Allan (interim) |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba | |
| Assumed office June 22, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | MaryAnn Mihychuk |
| Constituency | Minto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 9, 1968 Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Political party | New Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of Manitoba |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Religion | Lutheran[1] |
Andrew James Swan, MLA (born August 9, 1968 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada.[2] He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in a 2004 by-election,[2] replacing MaryAnn Mihychuk, who resigned to run for mayor of Winnipeg.[3][4]
Swan graduated from the University of Manitoba faculty of law in 1990.[3] After graduating, he practiced law at the firm of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman,[3] becoming a partner in 2000. His specialty was family law.[3][4] Swan was also appointed to the Residential Tenancies Commission in 2000, and is a member of the Manitoba Running Association.[4]
Swan first ran for the Manitoba legislature as a New Democrat in the 1990 provincial election,[5] 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.[6] He was re-elected in the 2007 provincial election.[4] 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 charged with the administration of The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act.[2][3]
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.[7][8][9] Nancy Allan replaced Swan as interim Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade.[10] The leadership convention took place on October 17, 2009.[7][8][11] On September 28, Swan dropped out of the leadership race and endorsed Selinger.[11][12] He regained his ministerial positions on October 5, 2009.[13]
After winning the leadership race, Selinger appointed Swan as Minister of Justice and Attorney General on November 3.[14]
Swan resigned his cabinet position on November 3, 2014 along with Jennifer Howard, Theresa Oswald, Erin Selby and Stan Struthers, due to concerns about Premier Selinger's leadership. [15] He remained an NDP MLA after resignation.
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| Order of precedence | ||
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| Preceded by as a member of the Executive Council of Manitoba | Order of precedence in Manitoba as a member of the Executive Council of Manitoba |
Succeeded by Jennifer Howard as a member of the Executive Council of Manitoba |
