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Biographies of Living Members

(Last update: February 5, 2007)

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Legend of Political Parties

NAME

CONSTITUENCY

DATE OF BIRTH

ELECTION DATA

PORTFOLIO DATA

A

ADAM, Aime Rawleigh (Pete)

 

(Ste. Rose) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. December 5, 1913

Elected by-election April 5, 1971

 

Re-elected g.e. June 28, 1973

 

Re-elected g.e. October 1, 1977

 

Re-elected g.e. October 17, 1981

 

Not a candidate g.e. March 18, 1986

November 30, 1981 - November 4, 1983

  • Minister of Municipal Affairs

 

November 30, 1981 - August 20, 1982

  • Minister of Co-operative Development

 

November 4, 1983 - January 30, 1985

  • Minister of Government Services

AGLUGUB, Cris

 

(The Maples) (NDP)

Elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Re-elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Not a candidate g.e. May 22, 2007

 

ALCOCK, Reg

 

(Osborne) (LIB)

 

d.o.b. April 16, 1948

Elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Resigned July 30, 1993

 

Elected to House of Commons 1993

 

ALLAN, Nancy

 

(St. Vital) (NDP)

Elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Re-elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

November 4, 2003 - Present

  • Minister of Labour and Immigration

  • Minister responsible for Multiculturalism

  • Minister responsible for the Status of Women

  • Minister charged with the administration of The Workers Compensation Act

ALLARD, Jean

 

(Rupertsland) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. September 22, 1930

Elected g.e. June 25, 1969

 

Independent July, 1972

 

Not a candidate g.e. June 28, 1973

 

ALTEMEYER, Rob

 

(Wolseley) (NDP)

Elected g.e. June , 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

ANDERSON, Robert

 

(Springfield) (PC)

 

d.o.b. May 5, 1939

Elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Defeated g.e. November 17, 1981

 

ANGUS, John

 

(St. Norbert) (LIB)

Elected g.e April 26, 1988

 

Defeated g.e. September 11, 1990

 

ANSTETT, Andrue John (Andy)

 

(Springfield) (NDP)

 

d.o.b June 25, 1946

Elected g.e. November 17, 1981

 

Defeated g.e. March 18, 1986

November 4, 1983 - April 17, 1986

  • Minister of Municipal Affairs

  • Government House Leader

ASHTON, Steve

 

(Thompson) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. February 29, 1956

Elected g.e. November 17, 1981

 

Re-elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Re-elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

October 5, 1999 - January 17, 2001

  • Minister of Highways and Government Services

 

July 4, 2000 - September 25, 2002

  • Minister charged with the administration of The Gaming Control Act

 

January 17, 2001 - September 25, 2002

  • Minister of Transportation and Government Services

 

September 25, 2002 - November 4, 2003

  • Minister of Conservation

 

June 25, 2003 - November 4, 2003

  • Minister of Labour and Immigration

  • Minister responsible for Multiculturalism

  • Minister charged with the administration of the Workers Compensation Act

November 4, 2003 - September 21, 2006

  • Minister of Water Stewardship

 

September 21, 2006 - Present

  • Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs

 

ASPER, Linda

 

(Riel) (NDP)

Elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Resigned April 24, 2003

 

AXWORTHY, Lloyd

 

(Fort Rouge) (LIB)

 

d.o.b. December 21, 1939

Elected g.e. June 28, 1973

 

Re-elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Resigned April 6, 1979

 

Elected to House of Commons May 22, 1979 - Winnipeg/Fort Garry

 

-- top --

B

BANMAN, Robert David

 

(La Verendrye) (PC)

 

d.o.b. January 10, 1945

Elected June 28, 1973

 

Re-elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Re-elected g.e. November 17, 1981

 

Not a candidate g.e. March 18, 1986

October 24, 1977 - October 20, 1978

  • Minister of Industry and Commerce

  • Minister of Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

 

October 24, 1977 - January 16, 1981

  • Minister responsible for Manitoba Development Corporation Act

 

October 20, 1978 - November 30, 1981

  • Minister of Fitness, Recreation and Sport

  • Minister of Co-operative Development

 

October 20, 1978 - November 15, 1979

  • Minister responsible for Communities Economic Development Fund and The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act

BARRETT, Becky

 

(Wellington) (NDP)

 

(Inkster) - 1999

 

d.o.b. May 1, 1942

Elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Not a candidate g.e. June 3, 2003

October 5, 1999 - January 17, 2001

  • Minister of Labour

  • Minister charged with the administration of The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act

  • Minister responsible for the Civil Service

 

October 5, 1999 - June 25, 2003

  • Minister responsible for Multiculturalism

  • Minister charged with the administration of The Workers Compensation Act

 

January 17, 2001 - June 25, 2003

  • Minister of Labour and Immigration

BIRT, Charles T.

 

(Fort Garry) (PC)

 

d.o.b. May 27, 1942

Elected by-election October 2, 1984

 

Re-elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Defeated g.e. April 26, 1988

 

BJORNSON, Peter

 

(Gimli) (NDP)

Elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

November 4, 2003 - Present

  • Minister responsible for Education, Citizenship and Youth

BLADY, Sharon

 

(Kirkfield Park) (NDP)

Elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

BOROTSIK, Rick
 

Brandon West (PC)

Elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

BOSTROM, Harvey Kenneth

 

(Rupertsland) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. February 11, 1946

Elected g.e. June 28, 1973

 

Re-elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Not a candidate g.e. November 1981

December 23, 1974 - October 15, 1975

  • Minister of Co-operative Development and responsible for Lands and Renewable Resources

 

October 15, 1975 - October 24, 1977

  • Minister of Renewable Resources and Transportation Services

BRAUN, Erna

(Rossmere) (NDP)
 

 Elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

BRICK, Marilyn

 

(St. Norbert) (NDP)

Elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

BRIESE, Stu

(Ste. Rose) (PC)

Elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

BUCKLASCHUK, John M.

 

(Gimli) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. July 18, 1939

Elected g.e. November 17, 1981

 

Re-elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Defeated g.e. April 26, 1988

August 20, 1982 - November 4, 1983

  • Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs

  • Minister of Co-operative Development

 

August 20, 1982 - September 21, 1987

  • Minister responsible for the administration of the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act

 

November 4, 1983 - April 17, 1986

  • Minister of Housing

 

April 17, 1986 - September 21, 1987

  • Minister of Municipal Affairs

 

September 21, 1987 - May 9, 1988

  • Minister of Highways

BURRELL, Parker

 

(Swan River) (PC)

Elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Defeated g.e. September 11, 1990

 

-- top --

C

CALDWELL, Drew

 

(Brandon East) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. April 10, 1960

Elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Re-elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

October 5, 1999 - January 17, 2001

  • Minister of Education and Training

 

January 17, 2001 - September 25, 2002

  • Minister of Education, Training and Youth

 

September 25, 2002 - November 4, 2003

  • Minister of Family Services and Housing

  • Minister responsible for Persons with Disabilities

CARR, Jim

 

(Fort Rouge)

 

(Crescentwood) - 1990 (LIB)

Elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Resigned January 27, 1992

 

CARROLL, Henry N., Q.C.

 

(Brandon West) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. December 21, 1937

Elected g.e. November 17, 1981

 

Became an Independent August 19, 1982

 

Not a candidate g.e March 18, 1986

 

CARSTAIRS, Sharon

 

(River Heights) (LIB)

 

d.o.b. April 26, 1942

Elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Resigned September 15, 1994

 

Appointed to the Senate September 15, 1994

April 26, 1988 - September 11, 1990

  • Leader of the Official Opposition

 

September 11, 1990 - June 4, 1993

  • Leader of the Second Opposition

CERILLI, Marianne

 

(Radisson) (NDP)

Elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Not a candidate g.e. June 3, 2003

 

CHARLES, Gwen

 

(Selkirk) (LIB)

Elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Defeated g.e. September 11, 1990

 

CHEEMA, Gulzar S. M.D.

 

(The Maples) (LIB)

Elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Resigned June 17, 1993

 

CHERNIACK, Saul Mark

 

(St. John's) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. January 10, 1917

Elected g.e. December 14, 1962

 

Re-elected g.e. June 23, 1966

 

Re-elected g.e. June 25, 1969

 

Re-elected g.e. June 28, 1973

 

Re-elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Not a candidate g.e. November 17, 1981

July 17, 1969 - November 13, 1972

  • Minister of Finance

 

May 2, 1973 - January 8, 1975

  • Re-appointed

  • Resigned as Minister January 8, 1975

CHOMIAK, David Walter

 

(Kildonan) (NDP)

Elected g.e September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Re-elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

October 5, 1999 - January 17, 2001

  • Minister responsible for Sport

 

October 5, 1999 - October 12, 2004

  • Minister of Health

 

October 12, 2004 - September 21, 2006

  • Minister of Energy, Science and Technology

  • Minister responsible for The Gaming Control Act and the Manitoba Hydro Act

 

September 21, 2006 - Present

  • Minister of Justice and Attorney General

  • Government House Leader

 

CHRISTIANSON, John

Aaron

 

(Portage la Prairie) (PC)

 

d.o.b. November 23, 1923

Elected g.e. May 14, 1959

 

Defeated g.e. December 16, 1962

October 25, 1961 - February 27, 1963

  • Minister of Welfare

CONNERY, Edward

 

(Portage la Prairie) (PC)

 

d.o.b. July 13, 1933

Elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Resigned June 23, 1992

May 9, 1988 - April 21, 1989

  • Minister of Labour

  • Minister of Environment, Workplace Safety and Health

  • Minister responsible for Workers Compensation Act, Civil Service Act, Civil Service Superannuation Act and Public Servants Insurance Act

 

April 21, 1989 - February 5, 1991

  • Minister of Co-operative, Consumer and Corporate Affairs

CORRIN, Brian

 

(Wellington) (Ellice) - 1981 (NDP)

 

d.o.b. July 4, 1945

Elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Re-elected g.e. November 17, 1981

 

Not a candidate g.e. March 18, 1986

 

COWAN, Jay Marine

 

(Churchill) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. July 31, 1946

Elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Re-elected g.e. November 17, 1981

 

Re-elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Not a candidate g.e. September 11, 1990

November 30, 1981 - November 4, 1983

  • Minister of Northern Affairs

  • Minister responsible for Environmental Management; administration of Clean Environment Act and Workers Compensation Act, The Workplace Safety and Health Act, The Communities Economic Development Fund Act

 

November 4, 1983 - May 9, 1988

  • Minister of Co-operative Development

 

November 4, 1983 - April 17, 1986

  • Chairman of the Treasury Board

 

April 17, 1986 - March 9, 1988

  • Government House Leader

 

September 21, 1987 - November 23, 1987

  • Minister of Native Affairs (without port.) responsible for Natural Gas Supply Act

CULLEN, Cliff

 

(Turtle Mountain) (PC)

 

d.o.b. November 8, 1962

Elected by-election June 29, 2004

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

CUMMINGS, Glen

 

(Ste. Rose) (PC)

 

d.o.b. April 12, 1944

Elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Re-elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Not a candidate g.e. May 22, 2007

May 9, 1988 - February 5, 1991

  • Deputy Premier

 

May 9, 1988 - April 21, 1989

  • Minister of Municipal Affairs

 

May 9, 1988 - January 6, 1997

  • Minister responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

  • Minister responsible for Jobs Fund Act

 

April 21, 1989 - January 6, 1997

  • Minister of Environment

 

January 6, 1997 - October 5, 1999

  • Minister of Natural Resources

  • Minister charged with the administration of the Natural Resources Development Act

-- top --

D

DACQUAY, Louise

 

(Seine River) (PC)

 

d.o.b. June 25, 1940

Elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Defeated g.e. June 3, 2003

May 23, 1995 - August 17, 1999

  • Speaker

DEREWIANCHUK, Steve

 

(Emerson) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. May 5, 1935

Elected g.e. June 28, 1973

 

Defeated g.e. October 11, 1977

 

DERKACH, Leonard

 

(Roblin-Russell)

(Russell) - 1999 (PC)

 

d.o.b. January 21, 1945

Elected g.e March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Re-elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

May 9, 1988 - January 14, 1992

  • Minister of Education (Renamed Education and Training-April 21, 1989)

 

January 14, 1992 - October 5, 1999

  • Minister of Rural Development

DESJARDINS, Laurent Louis

 

(St. Boniface) (Lib. Prog.)

 

d.o.b. May 15, 1923

Elected g.e. May 14, 1959

 

Re-elected g.e. December 14, 1962

 

Re-elected g.e. June 23, 1966

 

Re-elected g.e. June 25, 1969

(Lib. Dem. at time of election)

 

Defeated g.e. June 28, 1973 (NDP)

(Controverted Elections Act)

 

Re-elected by-election December 20, 1974

 

Re-elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Re-elected g.e. November 17, 1981

 

Re-elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Not a candidate g.e. April 26, 1988

December 1, 1971 - resigned January 28, 1974

  • Minister of Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

 

December 23, 1974 - October 24, 1977

  • Minister of Health and Social Development

 

January 8, 1975 - January 30, 1985

  • Minister responsible for the Manitoba Lotteries Act

 

October 15, 1975 - January 30, 1985

  • Minister responsible for Fitness and Amateur Sport

 

November 30, 1981 - September 21, 1987

  • Minister of Health, Minister responsible for Recreation and Sport,

  • Minister responsible for Lotteries Foundation Act, (changed to Minister responsible for Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act and responsible for Fitness and Amateur Sport)

 

January 30, 1985 - April 17, 1986

  • Minister of Urban Affairs

 

April 17, 1986 - February 10, 1988

  • Minister of Health and Sport

DEWAR, Greg

 

(Selkirk) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. January 9, 1956

Elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Re-elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

DILLEN, Ken

(Thompson) (NDP)

d.o.b. April 29, 1938

Elected g.e. June 28, 1973

Defeated g.e. October 11, 1977

 

DODICK, Doreen

(Riel) (NDP)

d.o.b. February 17, 1932

Elected g.e November 17, 1981

Defeated g.e. March 18, 1986

 

DOER, Gary

 

(Concordia) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. March 31, 1948

Elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Re-elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

April 17, 1986 - May 9, 1988

  • Minister of Urban Affairs

 

February 4, 1987 - May 9, 1988

  • Minister of Crown Investments

  • Minister of Manitoba Telephone System

 

August 19, 1987 - May 9, 1988

  • Minister responsible for Accountability of Crown Corporations

 

September 21, 1987 - May 9, 1988

  • Minister responsible for Liquor Control Act

  • Leader of the Second Opposition

 

April 26, 1988 - August 17, 1999

  • Leader of the Official Opposition

 

October 5, 1999 - Present

  • Premier

  • President of the Executive Council

  • Minister of Federal/Provincial Relations

DOLIN, Martin Mathew

 

(Kildonan) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. June 15, 1939

Elected by-election October 1, 1985

 

Re-elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Defeated g.e. April 26, 1988

 

DOMINO, Len

 

(St. Matthews) (PC)

 

d.o.b. January 17, 1950

Elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Defeated g.e. November 17, 1981

 

DONELEYKO, Wilbert

 

(St. Clements) (CCF)

 

d.o.b. 1913

Elected g.e. October 15, 1945 (AC)

 

Defeated g.e. November 10, 1949

(Ind. CCF) (AC)

 

DOWNEY, James Erwin

 

(Arthur)

(Arthur-Virden) -1990

(PC)

 

d.o.b. August 10, 1942

Elected g.e October 11, 1977

 

Re-elected November 17, 1981

 

Re-elected g.e March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Not a candidate g.e. September 21, 1999

October 24, 1977 - November 30, 1981

  • Minister of Agriculture

 

May 9, 1988 - April 21, 1989

  • Minister of Northern Affairs

  • Minister responsible for Native Affairs

  • Minister responsible for Communities Economic Development Fund

 

April 21, 1989 - February 5, 1991

  • Minister of Northern Affairs

  • Minister responsible for Native Affairs

  • Minister responsible for Communities Economic Development Fund

  • Minister responsible for Seniors

 

Added on September 27, 1990

  • Deputy Premier

 

February 5, 1991 - January 14, 1992

  • Deputy Premier

  • Minister of Northern Affairs

  • Minister responsible for Native Affairs

  • Minister responsible for Communities Economic Development Fund

  • Minister of Rural Development

 

January 14, 1992 - September 10, 1993

  • Deputy Premier

  • Minister of Northern Affairs

  • Minister responsible for Native Affairs

  • Minister responsible for the Manitoba Hydro Act.

  • Minister of Energy and Mines

 

September 10, 1993 - February 5, 1999

  • Deputy Premier

  • Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism

DRIEDGER, Albert

 

(Emerson) (Steinbach) - 1990 (PC)

 

d.o.b. January 18, 1936

Elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Re-elected g.e. November 17, 1981

 

Re-elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Not a candidate g.e. September 21, 1999

May 9, 1988 - February 5, 1991

  • Minister of Government Services

 

May 9, 1988 - September 10, 1993

  • Minister of Highways and Transportation

 

September 10, 1993 - January 6, 1997

  • Minister of Natural Resources

DRIEDGER, Herold

 

(Niakwa) (LIB)

Elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Defeated g.e. September 11, 1990

 

DRIEDGER, Myrna

 

(Charleswood) (PC)

Elected by-election April 28, 1998

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Re-elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

DUCHARME, Gerald

 

(Riel) (PC)

 

d.o.b. March 21, 1939

Elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Not a candidate g.e. April 25, 1995

May 9, 1988 - February 5, 1991

  • Minister of Urban Affairs

  • Minister of Housing

 

February 5, 1991 - March 20, 1995

  • Minister of Government Services

  • Minister responsible for Seniors

DYCK, Peter George

 

(Pembina) (PC)

Elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Re-elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

-- top --

E

EDWARDS, Paul

 

(St. James) (LIB)

Elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Defeated g.e. April 25, 1995

June 4, 1993 - March 20, 1995

  • Leader of the Second Opposition

EICHLER, Ralph

 

(Lakeside) (PC)

 

d.o.b. March 23, 1950

Elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

ENNS, Harry John

 

(Rockwood-Iberville)

(Lakeside) - 1969

(PC)

 

d.o.b. November 30, 1931

Elected g.e June 23, 1966

 

Re-elected g.e. June 25, 1969

 

Re-elected g.e. June 28, 1973

 

Re-elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Re-elected g.e. November 17, 1981

Re-elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Not a candidate g.e. June 3, 2003

July 22, 1967 - September 24, 1968

  • Minister of Agriculture

 

November 27, 1967 - September 24, 1968

  • Acting Minister of Highways

 

September 25, 1968 - July 15, 1969

  • Minister of Mines and Natural Resources

 

October 24, 1977 - October 20, 1978

  • Minister of Public Works

  • Minister of Highways and Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

 

October 20, 1978 - November 15, 1979

  • Minister of Highways and Transport

 

April 12, 1979 - January 16, 1981

  • Minister of Government Services

 

November 15, 1979 - January 16, 1981

  • Minister responsible for Manitoba Data Services, Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation and Manitoba Telephone System

 

January 16, 1981 - November 30, 1981

  • Minister of Natural Resources

 

April 21, 1989 - September 10, 1993

  • Minister of Natural Resources

 

September 10, 1993 - October 5, 1999

  • Minister of Agriculture

ERNST, James Arthur

 

(Charleswood) (PC)

 

d.o.b. November 19, 1942

Elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Resigned October 28, 1997

May 9, 1988 - February 5, 1991

  • Minister of Industry, Trade and Technology

  • Minister of Business Development and Tourism

  • Minister responsible for Development Corporation

  • Minister responsible for Sport, Fitness and Amateur Sport, Boxing and Wrestling Commission

  • Minister responsible for Manitoba Forestry (Industry Trade and Technology and Business Development and Tourism renamed Industry, Trade and Tourism)

 

February 5, 1991 - September 10, 1993

  • Minister of Urban Affairs

  • Minister of Housing

 

September 10, 1993 - January 6, 1997

  • Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs

  • Government House Leader

  • Minister responsible for Fitness and Amateur Sport

  • Vice-Chair of Treasury Board

EVANS, Clif

 

(Interlake) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. May 16, 1948

Elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Not a candidate g.e. of September 21, 1999

 

EVANS, Laurie E.

 

(Fort Garry) (LIB)

Elected g.e April 26, 1988

 

Defeated g.e. September 11, 1990

 

EVANS, Leonard Salusbury

 

(Brandon East) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. August 19, 1929

Elected g.e. June 25, 1969

 

Re-elected g.e. June 28, 1973

 

Re-elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

re-elected g.e November 17, 1981

 

Re-elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1983

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Not a candidate g.e. of September 21, 1999

July 15, 1969 - December 18, 1969

  • Minister of Mines and Natural Resources

 

December 18, 1969 - October 24, 1977

Minister of Industry and Commerce

 

September 22, 1976 - October 24, 1977

  • Minister responsible for Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

 

November 30, 1981 - August 20, 1982

  • Minister of Natural Resources

  • Minister responsible for Manitoba Telephone System

 

November 30, 1981 - November 4, 1983

  • Minister of Community Service and Correction

 

November 4, 1983 - May 9, 1988

  • Minister of Employment Services and Economic Security

 

June 29, 1983 - January 4, 1984

  • Minister responsible for A.E. McKenzie Co. Ltd.

 

January 3, 1986 - April 17, 1988

  • Minister of Natural Resources

 

September 21, 1987 - May 9, 1988

  • Minister responsible for Manitoba Data Services

EYLER, Phil

 

(River East) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. September 1, 1948

Elected g.e. November 17, 1981

Defeated g.e. March 18, 1986

December 2, 1982 - February 11, 1986

  • Deputy Speaker

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F

FAURSCHOU, David

 

(Portage la Prairie) (PC)

Elected by-election September 30, 1997

 

Re--elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Re-elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

FERGUSON, James Robert

 

(Gladstone) (PC)

 

d.o.b. August 19, 1925

Elected g.e June 25, 1969

 

Re-elected g.e. June 28, 1973

 

Re-elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Not a candidate g.e. November 17, 1981

 

FILMON, Gary

 

(River Heights) (PC)

1981 (Tuxedo)

 

d.o.b. August 24, 1942

Elected by-election October 16, 1979

 

Re-elected g.e. November 17, 1981

 

Re-elected g.e March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Resigned September 18, 2000

January 16, 1981 - November 30, 1981

  • Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs

  • Minister of Environment

  • Minister responsible for Superintendent of Insurance

  • Minister responsible for Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

 

December 10, 1983 - May 9, 1988

  • Leader of the Opposition

 

May 9, 1988 - October 5, 1999

  • Premier

  • Minister of Federal/Provincial Relations

 

February 5, 1991 - October 5, 1999

  • Minister of French Language Services

 

October 5, 1999 - May 24, 2000

  • Leader of the Opposition

FINDLAY, Glen M.

 

(Virden) (PC)

1990 (Springfield)

 

d.o.b. July 15, 1940

Elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Not a candidate g.e. of September 21, 1999

May 9, 1988 - September 10, 1993

  • Minister of Agriculture

  • Minister responsible for Manitoba Telephone System

 

September 10, 1993 - February 5, 1999

  • Minister of Highways and Transportation

  • Minister responsible for Manitoba Telephone System

FORBES, Thelma

 

(Cypress) (PC)

 

d.o.b. September 26, 1910

Elected by-election November 26, 1959

 

Re-elected g.e. December 14, 1962

 

Re-elected g.e June 23, 1966

 

Not a candidate g.e. June 25, 1969

February 28, 1963 - December 5, 1966

  • Speaker

 

July 22, 1966 - September 28, 1968

  • Minister of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs

 

September 24, 1968 - July 15, 1969

  • Minister of Public Works

FRIESEN, Jean

 

(Wolseley) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. July 30, 1939

Elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Not a candidate g.e. June 3, 2003

October 5, 1999 - June 25, 2003

  • Deputy Premier

  • Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs

 

September 25, 2002 - June 25, 2003

  • Minister responsible for Cooperative Development

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G

GALBRAITH, Jim

 

(Dauphin) (PC)

 

d.o.b. February 23, 1940

Elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Defeated g.e. November 17, 1981

 

GERRARD, Hon. Jon

 

(River Heights) (LIB)

Elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Re-elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

GILLESHAMMER, Harold

 

(Minnedosa) (PC)

 

d.o.b. April 8, 1942

Elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Re-elected g.e. April 25, 1995

 

Re-elected g.e. September 21, 1999

 

Not a candidate g.e. June 3, 2003

September 11, 1990 - September 10, 1993

  • Minister of Family Services

 

September 10, 1993 - January 6, 1997

  • Minister of Culture, Heritage and Citizenship

  • Minister responsible for Multiculturalism

  • Minister responsible for Liquor Control Act

  • Minister responsible for A.E. McKenzie Co. Ltd.

 

January 6, 1997 - February 5, 1999

  • Minister of Labour

  • Minister charged with the administration of the Civil Service Act, The Civil Service Superannuation Act, The Civil Service Special Supplementary Severance Benefit Act (1983), The Public Servants Insurance Act, The Workers Compensation Act

 

February 5, 1999 - October 5, 1999

  • Minister of Finance

  • Minister charged with the administration of The Crown Corporations Public Review and Accountability Act

GOERTZEN, Kelvin

 

(Steinbach)(PC)

 

d.o.b. June 12, 1969

Elected g.e. June 3, 2003

 

Re-elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

GONICK, C.

 

(Crescentwood) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. April 8, 1936

Elected g.e. June 25, 1969

 

Not a candidate g.e. June 1973

 

GOURLAY, Douglas

 

(Swan River) (PC)

 

d.o.b. December 1, 1929

Elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Re-elected g.e. November 17, 1981

 

Defeated g.e. March 18, 1986

November 15, 1979 - November 30, 1981

  • Minister of Municipal Affairs

  • Minister of Northern Affairs

  • Minister responsible for Communities Economic Development Fund

GRAY, Avis

 

(Ellice) (LIB)

 

1992 (Crescentwood)

Elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Defeated g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Elected by-election September 15, 1992

 

Defeated g.e. April 25, 1995

 

GRAYDON, Cliff

 

(Emerson) (PC)

Elected g.e. May 22, 2007

 

GREEN, Sidney

 

(Inkster) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. August 1, 1929

Elected g.e. June 23, 1966

 

Re-elected g.e. June 25, 1969

 

Re-elected g.e. June 28, 1973

 

Re-elected g.e. October 11, 1977

(Resigned from NDP - Became Independent New Democrat, December 4, 1979)

 

March 2, 1981 - Became member of Progressive Party of Manitoba

 

Defeated g.e. November 17, 1981

July 15, 1969 - December 18, 1969

  • Minister of Health and Social Services

 

December 18, 1969 - February 18, 1971

  • Minister of Mines and Natural Resources

 

February 18, 1971 - March 3, 1972

  • Minister of Mines, Resources and Environmental Management

 

September 9, 1971 - March 3, 1972

  • Minister responsible for Urban Affairs

 

July 21, 1972 - February 16, 1973

  • Minister of Mines, Resources and Environmental Management

  • Minister of Urban Affairs

 

February 16, 1973 - October 24, 1977

  • Minister responsible for Manitoba Development Corporation

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H

HANUSCHAK, Ben

 

(Burrows) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. April 29, 1930

Elected g.e. June 23, 1966

 

Re-elected g.e. June 25, 1969

 

Re-elected g.e. June 28, 1973

 

Re-elected g.e. October 11, 1977

 

Left NDP February 26, 1981

 

March 2, 1981 - Became member of Progressive Party of Manitoba

 

Defeated g.e. November 17, 1981

August 14, 1969 - August 20, 1970

  • Speaker

 

August 20, 1970 - December 1, 1971

  • Minister of Consumer and Corporate and Internal Services

 

September 9, 1971 - September 22, 1976

  • Minister of Education

 

September 15, 1973 - September 22, 1976

  • Minister of Colleges and Universities

 

February 15, 1973 - August 29, 1973

  • Minister of Urban Affairs

 

September 22, 1976 - October 24, 1977

  • Minister of Continuing Education and Manpower

  • Minister of Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

HARAPIAK, Leonard

 

(Swan River) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. July 4, 1942

Elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Defeated g.e. April 26, 1988

April 17, 1986 - September 21, 1987

  • Minister of Natural Resources

 

September 21, 1987 - May 9, 1988

  • Minister of Agriculture

HARPER, Elijah

 

(Rupertsland) (NDP)

 

d.o.b. March 3, 1949

Elected g.e. November 17, 1981

 

Re-elected g.e. March 18, 1986

 

Re-elected g.e. April 26, 1988

 

Re-elected g.e. September 11, 1990

 

Resigned seat