Judy Manning (lawyer)

Judy Manning (born July 9, 1978) is a Canadian lawyer in Newfoundland and Labrador. She served as the Minister of Justice and Public Safety, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women in the provincial cabinet from September 30, 2014, to March 12, 2015. Manning was appointed to cabinet by Premier Paul Davis despite not holding a seat in the House of Assembly.[1]

Judy Manning
Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General of
Newfoundland and Labrador
In office
September 30, 2014 – March 12, 2015
Succeeded byDarin King
Felix Collins
Personal details
Born (1978-07-09) July 9, 1978
St. Bride's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Spouse(s)Leo Power
ResidenceSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
OccupationLawyer

Background

Manning earned a bachelor of commerce (co-op) degree from Memorial University in 2001, and a bachelor of laws degree from Dalhousie University in 2004. She was called to the Newfoundland and Labrador bar in 2005 and to the Ontario bar in 2008.[2][3]

Manning served as a review commissioner with the Workplace, Health, Safety and Compensation Review Division (WHSCRD) from April to September of 2014.[4]

Manning is the niece of Senator and former MHA Fabian Manning.[5]

Politics

Manning's appointment to cabinet came under fire due to her not being an elected member and because she was unwilling to seek a seat in the House of Assembly in three by-elections. Manning stated she intended to be the Progressive Conservative candidate in the district of Placentia—St. Mary's when that seat became available. The seat at the time was represented by Felix Collins who had previously indicated he would not seek re-election.[6] On March 12, 2015, Manning was removed from cabinet along with two other ministers. Davis cited cost savings as his reason for reducing his cabinet but also noted he was unwilling to have Manning serve in cabinet for up to a year without her holding a seat in the legislature. Davis said he had originally planned on calling a spring election but that was delayed till the fall by his government's decision to remove eight seats from the House of Assembly. It was later reported that when Manning was appointed to cabinet she and Davis were under the impression that Collins would resign his seat in the near future, creating a by-election for her to run in. However, Collins did not resign his seat and he found himself back in cabinet as Attorney General after Manning's departure due to him being the only lawyer within caucus.[7] Manning unsuccessfully contested the 2015 provincial election in that district.[8][9][10]

Electoral record
2015 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalSherry Gambin-Walsh3,78966.00+45.09
Progressive ConservativeJudy Manning1,75130.50-19.36
New DemocraticPeter Beck1973.40-25.83
Total valid votes 5,737100.0
Liberal gain Swing

References
  1. "Paul Davis taps Steve Kent as deputy premier". CBC News. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  2. "Judy Manning 'surprised' by questions about PC party connections". CBC News. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  3. "Controversy dogs new minister". Saltwire News. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  4. "Judy Manning defends lack of rulings in prior role". CBC News. 29 October 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  5. "Judy Manning 'surprised' by questions about PC party connections". CBC News. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  6. "Judy Manning to wait until next election to run for seat". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 1 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  7. Cochrane, David (14 March 2015). "David Cochrane: Inside the Judy Manning fiasco". CBC News. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  8. "Judy Manning to face challenge for PC nomination". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  9. "Judy Manning seeking PC nomination in Placentia-St. Mary's, sources say". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  10. "Fresh faces: meet N.L.'s political newcomers to the House of Assembly". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
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