Minister responsible for Multiculturalism (Manitoba)

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The minister responsible for multiculturalism was a government position in the province of Manitoba, Canada. The position was created in 1991, when Bonnie Mitchelson was designated as Minister of Multiculturalism in the government of Gary Filmon. The position was not a full ministerial portfolio and was always held by a member of government with other responsibilities. [1]

In 2012, responsibility for multiculturalism was transferred to the Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

List of ministers responsible for multiculturalism

 NamePartyTook officeLeft office
  Bonnie Mitchelson
Progressive Conservative February 5, 1991September 10, 1993
  Harold Gilleshammer
Progressive Conservative September 10, 1993January 6, 1997
  Rosemary Vodrey
Progressive Conservative January 6, 1997October 5, 1999
  Becky Barrett
New Democratic Party October 5, 1999June 25, 2003
  Steve Ashton
New Democratic Party June 25, 2003November 4, 2003
  Nancy Allan
New Democratic Party November 4, 2003November 3, 2009
  Flor Marcelino
New Democratic Party November 3, 2009January 13, 2012

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References

  1. "MLA Biographies - Living".