Andrew Parsons (Canadian politician)
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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 | |
| In office October 27, 2011 – May 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kelvin Parsons |
| Succeeded by | Michael King |
| Acting Attorney General of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office March 11, 2025 – May 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | John Hogan |
| Succeeded by | John Haggie |
| Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology | |
| In office August 19, 2020 – May 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | position established[1] |
| Succeeded by | Steve Crocker[2] |
| Attorney General of Newfoundland and Labrador, Minister Responsible for MMSB, Minister Responsible for the office of Climate change, Government House leader, Minister of Environment, And Minister of Municipal Affairs | |
| In office December 14, 2015 – April 8, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Felix Collins |
| Succeeded by | John Hogan[3] |
| Minister of Justice and Public Safety | |
| In office December 14, 2015 – August 19, 2020[1] | |
| Preceded by | Darin King |
| Succeeded by | Steve Crocker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 May 1979 |
| Party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Andrew Parsons KC (born May 30, 1979) is a Canadian lawyer and former politician. He was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2011 provincial election.[4] In 2025 he resigned as a minister and a member.[5]
A member of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, he represented the electoral district of Burgeo-La Poile from 2011 until 2025. He was the Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology in Newfoundland and Labrador at the time of his registration.
Born in Channel-Port Aux Basques, Parsons is the son of Kelvin Parsons, his predecessor as the district's MHA.[6]
Parsons earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New Brunswick before receiving a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. While in University, Parsons was involved in various extracurricular activities and student associations.
After completing his Bachelor of Laws in 2004, Parsons was called to the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar in 2005, after articling with Ches Crosbie Barristers and Marks & Parsons Law Office. Parsons served as an associate solicitor with Marks and Parsons Law Firm, a general practice located in Port aux Basques, NL. Parsons is a member of the Law Society of NL, but took non-practicing status with the Law Society as of December 31, 2011. He is now practicing as the Attorney General of Newfoundland and Labrador.[7]
Parsons was active within his community and surrounding area. He served on the executive of Port aux Basques Minor Hockey Association for 7 years, including 5 as president), ending in June 2011; served as a committee member for Port aux Basques Come Home Year 2005; served as a member of the Southwest Coast Marine and Mountain Zone Committee, and is currently a board member on the Dr. Charles L. Legrow Health Care Foundation. A former President of the Port aux Basques & Area Chamber of Commerce, Parsons was also one of the people instrumental in reviving junior hockey in Port aux Basques, with the return of the Junior Mariners in 2009.
Parsons served as the chairperson of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Committee.[8] Parsons served as president of the Port aux Basques Minor Hockey Association for three years and also served as second vice-president two years before that. He was also an organizer of Port aux Basques' bid to become Hockeyville in 2008, the community placed third.[9][10] Parsons won the Brian Wakelin Executive of the Year Award from Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador in 2008 and was a winner of the Hockey NL Meritorious Service award for 2010.[11] Parsons was also recognized for his contribution to western Newfoundland when he was named to the Top 10 of the Western Star newspaper's top 40 under 40 list for 2010.[12]
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