Anthony Andersen Explained

Tony Anderson
Office1:Acting President of Nunatsiavut
Predecessor1:William Andersen III
Term Start1:November 14, 2007
Term End1:December 14, 2007
Office2:First Minister of Nunatsiavut (acting from 2019-2022)
Predecessor2:Kate Mitchell
Term Start2:2019
Office3:Member of the Nunatsiavut Assembly for Nain
Term Start3:2022
Office4:AngajukKâk (Mayor) of Nain
Term Start4:2006
Term End4:2008
Predecessor4:Incorporation*
Successor4:Joe Dicker

Anthony (Tony) Andersen is a Labrador Inuit politician who serves on the Nunatsiavut Assembly.

Personal life

He was born to Edgar Andersen and Muriel Andersen. His brother[1] Wally Andersen is also currently a member of the Nunatsiavut Assembly and so is his nephew Thomas Evans. His niece Lela Evans was elected to the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2019, defeating his nephew Randy Edmunds.[2]

Career

Andersen briefly served as President of Nunatsiavut following the resignation of William Andersen III. He has also served as the AngajukKâk of Nain.[3]

He replaced Kate Mitchell as First Minister of Nunatsiavut after her resignation.[4] Andersen is one of 2 members of the Nunatsiavut Assembly that represents Nain.

In 2022, Andersen was permanently appointed as First Minister following a general election.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: May 2 .
  2. 1414623138755842048. NL_HOA. Lela Evans (MHA 2019-present) represents the District of Torngat Mountains. The district was represented by her cou…. 12 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Nain- Tony Andersen . 3 September 2014 .
  4. Web site: Telegram. The. Nunatsiavut First Minister resigns amid allegations of impropriety The Telegram. 2021-03-19. www.thetelegram.com. en.
  5. https://nunatsiavut.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/First-Minister-Executive-Council-Speaker-selected-1.pdf First Minister, Executive Council, Speaker selected