18 Facts About Andrew Younger

Andrew Younger is a Canadian politician and journalist, first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2009.

Andrew Younger represented the district of Dartmouth East first as a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party and subsequently as an Independent.

In 2015, Younger was removed from cabinet and the Liberal caucus after invoking parliamentary privilege in order to avoid giving testimony at a criminal trial.

Andrew Younger was born in Oakville, Ontario and grew up in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Andrew Younger holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Political Science from Dalhousie University, and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of King's College.

Andrew Younger then ran a television production, corporate social responsibility, and communications consulting company prior to entering politics.

Andrew Younger dedicated a significant portion of his work to social justice and environmental projects and assisted with development projects in West Africa including a women's micro-credit project in Niger and an AIDS education project in the Gambia.

In 2000 Andrew Younger won a Silver Atlantic Journalism Award in the category of Jim McNeil New Journalist.

Andrew Younger was first elected to the legislature in 2009 after a five-year tenure on Halifax Regional Council.

Andrew Younger was first elected to council in 2004 representing East Dartmouth - The Lakes, and was re-elected by acclamation in 2008.

Andrew Younger has been involved in working on energy and environmental issues in Nova Scotia.

Andrew Younger is often asked to speak on energy and environmental issues at local and national conferences.

On October 22,2013, Andrew Younger was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Energy, Minister Responsible for the Gaming Control Act, and Minister for Communications Nova Scotia.

On March 25,2015, Andrew Younger resigned from cabinet but remained MLA for Dartmouth East.

Andrew Younger returned to cabinet on July 24,2015, when he was named Minister of Environment.

On November 5,2015, Andrew Younger was removed from his cabinet position and the Liberal caucus, after he invoked parliamentary privilege in order to unilaterally excuse himself from attending as a witness at the criminal trial of a woman accused of assaulting him.

In 2016 Andrew Younger was voted the Silver Winner in the "Best Member of the Legislature" category for The Coast's Best Of awards.

Andrew Younger chose to return to the private sector and not re-offer in the 2017 provincial election.