Minister responsible for Persons with Disabilities (Manitoba)

The minister responsible for Accessibility (formerly minister responsible for persons with disabilities) is the member of the Executive Council of Manitoba tasked with overseeing issues related to accessibility and disability in the province of Manitoba.[1]

The executive council of Manitoba has included a minister responsible for accessibility-related issues since 2001. This position is not a full cabinet portfolio, and the responsibility has always been taken by a minister with other cabinet duties. So far, every minister to hold the position has also been Minister of Family Services and Housing.[2]

List of ministers

Name Party Took office Left office
Minister responsible for persons with disabilities
Tim Sale New Democratic January 17, 2001 September 25, 2002
Drew Caldwell New Democratic September 25, 2002 November 4, 2003
Christine Melnick New Democratic November 4, 2003 September 21, 2006
Gord Mackintosh New Democratic September 21, 2006 November 3, 2009
Minister responsible for Accessibility
Rochelle Squires Progressive Conservative January 5, 2021 October 18, 2023
Nahanni Fontaine New Democratic October 18, 2023 incumbent

See also

References

  1. ^ "Families | Province of Manitoba". Province of Manitoba - Families. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Accessibility Advisory Council Members Announced". Province of Manitoba. Retrieved June 14, 2022.