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Andrew Parsons (Canadian politician)
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Andrew Parsons KC MHA (born May 30, 1979) is a Canadian politician and lawyer, who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2011 provincial election.[3]
Quick Facts Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Burgeo-La Poile, Preceded by ...
Andrew Parsons | |
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![]() Parsons speaking to a crowd of supporters in 2014 | |
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Burgeo-La Poile | |
Assumed office October 27, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Kelvin Parsons |
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology | |
Assumed office August 19, 2020 | |
Preceded by | position established[1] |
Attorney General of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
In office December 14, 2015 ā April 8, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Felix Collins |
Succeeded by | John Hogan[2] |
Minister of Justice and Public Safety | |
In office December 14, 2015 ā August 19, 2020[1] | |
Preceded by | Darin King |
Succeeded by | Steve Crocker |
Personal details | |
Born | (1979-05-30) 30 May 1979 (age 45) Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Political party | Liberal |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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A member of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, he represents the electoral district of Burgeo-La Poile. He is the Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Born in Channel-Port Aux Basques, Parsons is the son of Kelvin Parsons, his predecessor as the district's MHA.[4]