Mike Nixon (politician)
| Mike Nixon | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Porter Creek South | |
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In office 2011–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Don Inverarity |
| Succeeded by | Ranj Pillai |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Yukon Party |
Mike Nixon is a Canadian politician, who was elected to in the Yukon Legislative Assembly in the 2011 election.[1] He represents the electoral district of Porter Creek South as a member of the Yukon Party caucus.
Nixon ran for a seat to the Yukon Legislative Assembly in a by-election held on December 13, 2010 in the riding of Whitehorse Centre for the Yukon Party, but finished third in the generally NDP riding.[2]
Following the 2011 election, Nixon was appointed to cabinet as Minister of Justice and Minister of Tourism and Culture.[3] In January 2015, Nixon was moved to Minister of Health and Social Services and Minister in charge of the Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board.[4]
References
- ↑ "Yukon Votes 2011: Porter Creek South". CBC News. October 11, 2011. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
- ↑ "'Tonight is just the beginning,' victor vows". Whitehorse Daily Star. December 10, 2010. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
- ↑ "Premier taps experience in crafting cabinet". Whitehorse Daily Star. November 7, 2011. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
- ↑ "Brad Cathers demoted, Scott Kent boosted in Yukon cabinet shuffle". CBC News. January 15, 2015. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
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