Minister responsible for the Manitoba Telephone System

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The minister responsible for the Manitoba Telephone System was a cabinet position in the Government of Manitoba charged with overseeing the Manitoba Telephone System (MTS). It was not a full portfolio, but was invariably held by ministers with other cabinet responsibilities. The position was created in 1970, and discontinued in 1999.

List of ministers responsible for the Manitoba Telephone System

 Name [1] [2] PartyTook officeLeft office
  Peter Burtniak
New Democratic Party August 4, 1970July 4, 1973
  Ian Turnbull
New Democratic Party July 4, 1973September 22, 1976
  Rene Toupin (*)
New Democratic Party September 22, 1976October 24, 1977
  Harry Enns
Progressive Conservative November 15, 1979January 16, 1981
  Donald Orchard
Progressive Conservative January 16, 1981November 30, 1981
  Leonard Evans
New Democratic Party November 30, 1981August 20, 1982
  John Plohman (*)
New Democratic Party August 20, 1982November 4, 1983
  Sam Uskiw (*)
New Democratic Party November 4, 1983January 30, 1985
  Al Mackling (*)
New Democratic Party January 30, 1985December 2, 1986
  Gary Doer
New Democratic Party December 2, 1986May 9, 1988
  Glen Findlay
Progressive Conservative May 9, 1988February 5, 1999

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References

  1. "MLA Biographies - Living". www.gov.mb.ca. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
  2. "MLA Biographies - Deceased". www.gov.mb.ca. Retrieved 2021-06-15.