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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew recently released four mandate letters that were provided to newly sworn-in members of the executive council, outlining the immediate priorities and key commitments of their ministries.

In a colourful and tradition-filled ceremony honouring the seven Indigenous nations in Manitoba, Premier Wab Kinew was sworn as premier of Manitoba, alongside the 14 other members of his cabinet.

Manitoba premier-designate Wab Kinew announced today Manitoba’s new executive council will be sworn in on Wednesday, October 18 at The Leaf at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg.

All members of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly must follow new disclosure requirements in The Conflict of Interest (Members and Ministers) Act. The act came into force on Oct. 4, 2023.

Today, Premier Heather Stefanson accepted the resignation of Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Scott Fielding, minister responsible for the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation and member of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly for Kirkfield Park.

Premier Heather Stefanson welcomed three new members and a well-respected former member into the provincial cabinet today and unveiled new and reframed portfolios to address the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19, plan for economic growth and recovery, and better focus on the priorities of all Manitobans.

The Manitoba government is planning to open the fourth session of the 42nd legislature on the afternoon of November 23, 2021, with the reading of the speech from the throne by Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon.

On November 2, 2021, Heather Stefanson was sworn in as the 24th premier of Manitoba at the Manitoba Legislative Building, accompanied by her family, friends, colleagues and community leaders.

Manitoba’s government is setting the course for an ambitious plan that will make the province the most improved in Canada.