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Andrew Swan

Andrew Swan
MLA
Manitoba Government House Leader
In office
October 18, 2013 – November 3, 2014
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
Premier Gary Doer
Preceded by Nancy Allan (interim)
Succeeded by Peter Bjornson
In office
February 4, 2008 – September 2, 2009
Premier Gary Doer
Preceded by Scott Smith
Succeeded by Nancy Allan (interim)
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Minto
Assumed office
June 22, 2004
Preceded by MaryAnn Mihychuk
Personal details
Born (1968-08-09) August 9, 1968 (age 48)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Political party New Democratic Party
Alma mater University of Manitoba
Profession Lawyer
Religion Lutheran

Andrew James Swan, MLA (born August 9, 1968 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba 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 1990 provincial election, 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 charged with the administration of The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act.


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