Heather Stefanson | |
|---|---|
 Stefanson in 2022 | |
| 24th Premier of Manitoba | |
| In office November 2, 2021 – October 18, 2023 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Lieutenant Governor | Janice Filmon Anita Neville |
| Deputy | Rochelle Squires Kelvin Goertzen Cliff Cullen |
| Preceded by | Kelvin Goertzen |
| Succeeded by | Wab Kinew |
| Leader of the Opposition in Manitoba | |
| In office October 18, 2023 – January 15, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Wab Kinew |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Ewasko |
| Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba | |
| In office October 30, 2021 – January 15, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kelvin Goertzen (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Ewasko (interim) |
| Minister of Health and Seniors Care | |
| In office January 5, 2021 – August 18, 2021 | |
| Premier | Brian Pallister |
| Preceded by | Cameron Friesen |
| Succeeded by | Audrey Gordon |
| 7th Deputy Premier of Manitoba | |
| In office May 3, 2016 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Premier | Brian Pallister |
| Preceded by | Kerri Irvin-Ross |
| Succeeded by | Kelvin Goertzen |
| Minister of Families | |
| In office August 1, 2018 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Premier | Brian Pallister |
| Preceded by | Scott Fielding |
| Succeeded by | Rochelle Squires |
| Minister of Justice Attorney General of Manitoba | |
| In office May 3, 2016 – August 1, 2018 | |
| Premier | Brian Pallister |
| Preceded by | Gord Mackintosh |
| Succeeded by | Cliff Cullen |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Tuxedo | |
| In office November 21, 2000 – May 6, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Filmon |
| Succeeded by | Carla Compton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Heather Dorothy Stefanson May 11, 1970 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Old Tuxedo, Winnipeg[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Western Ontario (BA) |
Heather Dorothy Stefanson (born May 11, 1970) is a Canadian former politician who served as the 24th premier of Manitoba from 2021 to 2023; the first woman in the province's history to hold that role.[2]
She is the former leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba and served as Leader of the Opposition of Manitoba after the 2023 Manitoba election. She was the member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the electoral district of Tuxedo until May 6, 2024.[3]
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Heather D. Stefanson". www.mhs.mb.ca. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ McKendrick, Devon (3 October 2023). "Heather Stefanson stepping down as PC leader". CTV News Winnipeg. Retrieved 4 October 2023.