Jim Carr
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The Honourable Jim Carr PC MP OM |
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| Minister of Natural Resources | |
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Assumed office November 4, 2015 |
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| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Greg Rickford |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre |
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Assumed office October 19, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Joyce Bateman |
| 1st President and CEO of the Business Council of Manitoba | |
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In office January 1998 – January 2014 |
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| Succeeded by | Don Leitch |
| Deputy Leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party | |
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In office 1988–1992 |
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| Leader | Sharon Carstairs |
| Member of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly for Crescentwood |
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In office September 11, 1990 – January 27, 1992 |
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| Preceded by | Warren Steen |
| Succeeded by | Avis Gray |
| Member of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly for Fort Rouge |
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In office April 26, 1988 – September 11, 1990 |
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| Preceded by | Roland Penner |
| Succeeded by | Tim Sale |
| Executive Director of the Manitoba Arts Council | |
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In office 1973–1974 |
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| Personal details | |
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James Gordon Carr October 11, 1951 Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Political party |
Liberal Party of Canada Manitoba Liberal Party |
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New Democratic Party of Manitoba |
| Residence | Crescentwood, Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Alma mater |
University of Manitoba McGill University |
| Occupation | Businessperson, writer, musician |
| Religion | Judaism |
James Gordon "Jim" Carr, OM PC MP (born October 11, 1951) is a musician and politician from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. In the 2015 federal election, he was elected to serve as Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, and currently serves as Minister of Natural Resources in the federal Cabinet, headed by Justin Trudeau. He was previously a member of Manitoba's legislative assembly from 1988 to 1991, representing the Liberal Party.
Carr was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and was educated at the University of Manitoba and McGill University. He worked as a journalist, musician and administrator, serving as both an oboist and trustee with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra on different occasions. Before entering public life, he was also executive director of the Manitoba Arts Council.
On June 3, 1969, Carr and four other Young Liberals joined the New Democratic Party of Manitoba so as to support Sidney Green's unsuccessful bid to lead the party. He later returned to the Liberals. During the early to mid 1990's, he worked as a reporter for the Winnipeg Free Press.
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