Brian Pallister
Canadian politician
Brian William Pallister, MLA (born July 6, 1954) is a Canadian politician. He is the 22nd Premier of Manitoba. He was in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1992 to 1997. In the Manitoba general election, 2016, Pallister and the Progressive Conservative party won a majority government.[1]
Brian Pallister | |
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 Pallister in 2017 | |
| 22nd Premier of Manitoba | |
| Assumed office May 3, 2016 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | Janice Filmon |
| Preceded by | Greg Selinger |
| Leader of the Opposition in Manitoba | |
| In office July 30, 2012 – May 3, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh McFadyen |
| Succeeded by | Flor Marcelino |
| Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba | |
| Assumed office July 30, 2012 | |
| Deputy | Heather Stefanson |
| Preceded by | Hugh McFadyen |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Fort Whyte | |
| Assumed office September 4, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh McFadyen |
| Constituency | Fort Whyte |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Portage la Prairie | |
| In office September 15, 1992 – April 28, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Connery |
| Succeeded by | David Faurschou |
| Member of Parliament for Portage—Lisgar | |
| In office November 27, 2000 – October 14, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jake Hoeppner |
| Succeeded by | Candice Hoeppner |
| Manitoba Minister of Government Services | |
| In office May 9, 1995 – January 6, 1997 | |
| Premier | Gary Filmon |
| Preceded by | Gerry Ducharme |
| Succeeded by | Frank Pitura |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brian William Pallister July 6, 1954 Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba |
| Other political affiliations | Conservative Party of Canada (2003–present) Canadian Alliance (2000–2003) Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (before 1993 – 2000) |
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03m) |
| Spouse(s) | Esther Johnson Pallister |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Alma mater | Brandon University |
| Occupation | Financial analyst, civil servant |
References
change- ↑ "Brian Pallister takes over Tory leadership in Manitoba". CBC News. July 30, 2012.
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