Minister responsible for Seniors (Manitoba)

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Since 1988, the Executive Council of Manitoba has included a minister responsible for Seniors. The position is not a full cabinet portfolio.

The current Minister responsible for Seniors is Kerri Irvin-Ross.

List of ministers responsible for Seniors

 Name PartyTook officeLeft office
  Harold Neufeld
Progressive Conservative May 9, 1988April 21, 1989
  Jim Downey
Progressive Conservative April 21, 1989February 5, 1991
  Gerald Ducharme
Progressive Conservative February 5, 1991March 20, 1995
  Diane McGifford
New Democratic Party October 5, 1999November 4, 2003
  Jim Rondeau
New Democratic Party November 4, 2003October 12, 2004
  Theresa Oswald
New Democratic Party October 12, 2004September 21, 2006
  Kerri Irvin-Ross
New Democratic Party September 21, 2006November 3, 2009

Source: Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

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