Ross Wiseman
| The Honourable Ross Wiseman | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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In office September 5, 2014 – Present | |
| Preceded by | Charlene Johnson |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Trinity North | |
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In office 2000 – November 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Oldford |
| Succeeded by | District Abolished |
| Speaker of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly | |
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In office October 27, 2011 – September 5, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Fitzgerald |
| Succeeded by | Wade Verge |
| Minister of Environment and Conservation of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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In office January 13, 2011 – October 28, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Charlene Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Terry French |
| Minister of Business of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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In office 2009–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Oram |
| Succeeded by | Derrick Dalley |
| Minister of Health and Community Services of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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In office 2007–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Osborne |
| Succeeded by | Paul Oram |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1953 Come By Chance |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative Party (2001-Present) |
| Other political affiliations | Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Party (2000-2001) |
| Occupation | Health Care Administrator |
Alfred Ross Robert Martin Wiseman is a Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador. He currently serves as the Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board in the provincial cabinet. Wiseman has represented the district of Trinity North in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly since 2000, and is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Wiseman has previously served as Speaker of the House of Assembly, Minister of Environment and Conservation, Minister of Business and Minister of Health and Community Services. Prior to entering cabinet he was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Community Services.
Background
Wiseman was elected as the member of the House of Assembly (MHA) for the district of Trinity North on April 15, 2000. Originally elected as a member of the governing Liberal Party, Wiseman announced in September 2001. that he was crossing the floor to join the Progressive Conservative caucus.[1]
He was appointed Minister of Health and Community Services in 2007 and in a minor cabinet shuffle in 2009, he became Minister of Business.[2] On January 13, 2011, Premier Dunderdale shuffled the cabinet, and Wiseman became Minister of Environment and Conservation.[3]
Following his re-election in the October 2011, election Wiseman was uncontested for the role of Speaker of the House of Assembly.[4]
Electoral record
| Trinity North - Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2011 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Progressive Conservative | Ross Wiseman | 3,211 | 66.87 | – | |
| NDP | Vanessa Wiseman | 1,247 | 25.97 | ||
| Liberal | Brad Cabana | 344 | 7.16 | ||
| Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2007 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Progressive Conservative | Ross Wiseman | 3939 | 82.15 | – | |
| Liberal | Kathryn Small | 609 | 12.7 | ||
| NDP | Janet Stringer | 247 | 5.15 | ||
| Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2003 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Progressive Conservative | Ross Wiseman | 4,126 | 67.57 | – | |
| Liberal | Kathryn Small | 1,640 | 26.85 | ||
| NDP | Howard W. Duffett | 340 | 5.56 | ||
| By-election: April 25, 2000 On the resignation of Doug Oldford | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Liberal | Ross Wiseman | 2,654 | 48.12 | ||
| Progressive Conservative | Bruce Stagg | 2,463 | 44.66 | – | |
| NDP | Perry Feltham | 398 | 7.21 | ||
References
- ↑ "District Profile Trinity North". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ↑ "Premier Announces Changes to Cabinet". Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. 9 July 2009. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ↑ "Premier Announces Changes to Cabinet". Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. 13 January 2011. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ↑ "Ross Wiseman named Speaker". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 27 October 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ↑ Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2007. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
- ↑ Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2003. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved May 22, 2009.