Erin Weir
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Erin M. K. Weir (born 1982) is a Canadian politician from Saskatchewan. From 2015 until 2019, he was Member of Parliament for the riding of Regina—Lewvan. Weir initially sat as a member of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) but was expelled from the party's caucus on May 3, 2018 after a dispute over a third party investigation that sustained some claims of harassment.[2] No appeal of this investigation was granted.[3] Before entering federal politics, Weir ran in the 2013 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election and was an economist with the Canadian section of the United Steelworkers union.
Erin Weir | |
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Member of Parliament for Regina—Lewvan | |
In office October 19, 2015 – October 21, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Riding established |
Succeeded by | Warren Steinley |
Personal details | |
Born | 1982 (age 41–42) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
Political party | NDP (2004–2018) |
Other political affiliations | CCF (2018–2019)[lower-alpha 1] |
Residence | Regina, Saskatchewan |
Alma mater | University of Regina |
Profession | Economist |
Website | www |
Prior to his expulsion, Weir was appointed the NDP's critic for Public Services and Procurement Canada.