Andrew Parsons (Canadian politician)
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.
The Honourable Andrew Parsons KC MHA | |
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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 |
| Attorney General of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office December 14, 2015 – April 8, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Felix Collins |
| Succeeded by | John Hogan |
| Minister of Justice and Public Safety | |
| In office December 14, 2015 – August 19, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Darin King |
| Succeeded by | Steve Crocker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 May 1979 Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
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.
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