Heather Stefanson
Heather Stefanson | |
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Manitoba Minister of Families | |
Assumed office August 1, 2018 | |
Premier | Brian Pallister |
Preceded by | Scott Fielding |
Manitoba Minister of Justice and Attorney General | |
In office May 3, 2016 – August 1, 2018 | |
Premier | Brian Pallister |
Preceded by | Gord Mackintosh |
Succeeded by | Cliff Cullen |
Deputy Premier of Manitoba | |
Assumed office May 3, 2016 | |
Premier | Brian Pallister |
Preceded by | Eric Robinson |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Tuxedo | |
Assumed office November 21, 2000 | |
Preceded by | Gary Filmon |
Personal details | |
Born | Winnipeg, Manitoba | May 11, 1970
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Alma mater | The University of Western Ontario |
Occupation | Investment Advisor |
Heather Stefanson (born May 11, 1970) is a Canadian politician and member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Tuxedo, currently serving as the Deputy Premier of Manitoba and Minister of Families.[1][2] She is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba.
Early life and career
Stefanson was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba,[3] and was educated at the University of Western Ontario (receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science). She subsequently completed the CSC (Canadian Securities Course) and FPP (Professional Financial Planning) designations.
After receiving her degree, Stefanson worked as a Special Assistant to the Office of the Canadian Prime Minister; she returned to Manitoba in 1993, to work as an assistant to federal Agriculture Minister Charlie Mayer.
Stefanson was an investment advisor for Wellington West Capital from 1995 to 2000, and has also been a member of the University of Manitoba's Young Associates organization.
Political career
Stefanson was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in a 2000 by-election, replacing former Progressive Conservative Premier Gary Filmon in the south Winnipeg riding of Tuxedo. Stefanson defeated Liberal Rochelle Zimberg by 2692 votes to 1586; Iona Starr, representing the governing New Democratic Party, finished third.[4] Stefanson was easily re-elected in the 2003 election, with the NDP improving to a second-place status.[5] She was re-elected in the 2007,[6] 2011,[7], 2016,[8] and 2019 elections.[9]
In 2016, Stefanson was appointed as Manitoba’s Deputy Premier and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General. In 2018, she was appointed Minister of Families in addition to her role as Deputy Premier.
References
- ^ "Legislative Assembly of Manitoba". Retrieved 2016-05-17.
- ^ "Meet Manitoba's new government cabinet members". CBC News. May 3, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
- ^ Canadian Parliamentary Guide. 2001.
- ^ "2000 By-election Tuxedo". Elections Manitoba. Archived from the original on 2011-10-08.
- ^ "Tuxedo — Official Results — 2003 Provincial Election". Elections Manitoba. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16.
- ^ "Official Results — 39th General Election". Elections Manitoba. Archived from the original on 2011-10-09.
- ^ "Tuxedo - Manitoba Votes 2011". Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ "MLAs in Fort Whyte, Tuxedo and Fort Garry-Riverview head back to Legislature". The Sou'wester. Winnipeg Free Press. April 25, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
- ^ "Legislative Assembly of Manitoba". Retrieved 2016-05-17.
- 1970 births
- Canadian people of Icelandic descent
- Living people
- Members of the Executive Council of Manitoba
- Politicians from Winnipeg
- Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba MLAs
- University of Western Ontario alumni
- Women MLAs in Manitoba
- 21st-century Canadian politicians
- 21st-century Canadian women politicians
- Women government ministers of Canada
- Deputy premiers of Manitoba