Balcaen, Jackson added to Tory shadow cabinet
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This article was published 25/10/2023 (801 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives unveiled their new shadow cabinet on Tuesday, which includes roles for multiple Brandon and Westman MLAs.
Former Brandon Police Service chief and new Brandon West MLA Wayne Balcaen, who was elected to replace the retiring Reg Helwer, is now the shadow minister for justice.
Grant Jackson, who was elected in Spruce Woods to replace the retiring Cliff Cullen, is shadow minister for Manitoba Hydro and the Public Utilities Board. He was also chosen to be the party’s deputy house leader.
Brandon West Progressive Conservative candidate Wayne Balcaen (centre), shown on election night, has been named the party’s shadow minister for justice. (File)
Re-elected Turtle Mountain MLA Doyle Piwniuk was appointed the shadow minister for Manitoba Public Insurance, while Riding Mountain MLA Greg Nesbitt has been given the environment and climate change and Efficiency Manitoba files.
Another returning MLA, Rick Wowchuk in Swan River, was appointed shadow minister for natural resources.
Jodie Byram in Agassiz, who was elected to replace the departing Eileen Clarke, was assigned the portfolios of labour, immigration and the Workers Compensation Board.
Former premier Heather Stefanson remains as head of the party and leader of the Official Opposition while another former premier, Kelvin Goertzen, is the party’s deputy leader.
A release sent out by the party noted that after serving as Manitoba’s first female premier, Stefanson is now serving as the first female opposition leader.
“Wab Kinew and his new NDP government have just a few short weeks to call and prepare for the fall session of the Legislative Assembly, where they will have to explain to Manitobans exactly how they will deliver and pay for their mostly temporary multibillion-dollar election promises,” Stefanson said in the release.
“I’m proud to announce and work with a strong and hard-working team ready to challenge Wab Kinew and hold the NDP to account for their unrealistic plans, which will drive up the cost of living for Manitoba families and cause uncertainty for Manitoba businesses.”
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