Jordan Brown (Prince Edward Island politician)

Jordan Brown is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the 2015 provincial election.[1] He represented the electoral district of Charlottetown-Brighton as a member of the Liberal Party until his defeat in the 2019 Prince Edward Island general election.

Jordan Brown
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for Charlottetown-Brighton
In office
May 4, 2015 – March 26, 2019
Preceded byRobert Ghiz
Succeeded byOle Hammarlund
Personal details
Political partyLiberal
ResidenceCharlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Brown studied business and economics at the University of Prince Edward Island, before attending law school at the University of New Brunswick. He was called to the bar in 2005, and practised law in Charlottetown. He is married to Amy Boswall, and has two children.[2]

His election was notable in that he defeated Rob Lantz, the leader of the opposing Progressive Conservative Party, by 22 votes, and thus denied him a seat in the legislature.[1] This ultimately led to Lantz's resigning the party leadership.[3]

On October 23, 2017, Brown was appointed to the Executive Council of Prince Edward Island as Minister of Education, Early Learning and Culture.[4][5] On January 10, 2018, Brown was given additional roles in cabinet as Minister of Justice and Public Safety, and Attorney General.[6]

Brown was also a member of the Standing Committee on Education and Economic Development and the Standing Committee on Health and Wellness.[2] He previously served as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.[2]

References
  1. PC Leader Rob Lantz says he will 'probably ask for recount' after loss. CBC News, March 4, 2015.
  2. Jordan Brown MLA Biography, Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, July 28, 2015.
  3. "P.E.I Progressive Conservative Leader Rob Lantz resigns". CBC News. September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  4. "Jordan Brown named to P.E.I. education portfolio". CBC News. October 23, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  5. "Jordan Brown replaces Doug Currie as P.E.I. minister of Education". The Guardian. October 23, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  6. "Roach, McIsaac out in P.E.I. cabinet shuffle". CBC News. January 10, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2018.


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