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Manitoba Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities also Made Powerful Minister of Finance in Yesterday's Cabinet Shuffle

With the passage and implementation of landmark Bill 26 still ahead, continuity in cabinet is key. And Jennifer Howard was the champion that has brought the bill forward so it most fitting that she will also be overseeing the next steps.

An essential first step will be strengthening Bill 26 as part of the Standing Committee public hearing scheduled for October 29.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Pre-Meeting Reception (hosted by Barrier-Free Manitoba)
4:30 pm
Legislative Cafeteria, Legislative Building

The Standing Committee on Social and Economic Development Meeting
6:00 pm (discussion of the Bill is expected to be concluded by 9 pm)
Room 255 Legislative Building

On a side note, it's wonderful to see two women leading up the key economic ministries in our fine province.

Here's part of today's coverage in the Free Press

Province's economic portfolios at forefront of cabinet shuffle

Premier Greg Selinger put his two top performers in charge of the province’s economy today in a bid to sell the recent PST hike to skeptical Manitobans.

It’s also a signal that today’s shuffle — dropping three long-time ministers in favour of three new faces — is the NDP’s best hope to take them into the next election in two years.

Former Family Services Minister Jennifer Howard is the new minister of finance, replacing Stan Struthers.

Former Health Minister Theresa Oswald is the new of minister of jobs and the economy, the renamed department entrepreneurship, training and trade. . .