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Encyclopedia > Executive Council of Manitoba

The Executive Council of Manitoba (informally and more commonly, the Cabinet of Manitoba) is the cabinet of that Canadian province. An Executive Council in Commonwealth constitutional practice based on the Westminster system exercizes executive power and is the top tier of a government led by a Governor-General, Governor, Lieutenant-Governor or Administrator (all governors). Until the advent of responsible government, Executive Councils existed primarily to advise the governor of... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Latin: Glorious and free) Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Official languages English and French, per mandate of the Constitution Act 1982 Government - Lieutenant-Governor John Harvard - Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 14 - Senate seats 6 Confederation July 15, 1870 (5th... A cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch. ...


Almost always made up of members of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, the Cabinet is similar in structure and role to the Cabinet of Canada while being smaller in size. As federal and provincial responsibilities differ there are a number of different portfolios between the federal and provincial governments. The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba is located in central Winnipeg, at the meeting point of the Wolseley and Fort Rouge ridings. ... The Cabinet of Canada (French: Cabinet du Canada or Conseil des ministres) plays an important role in the Government of Canada in accordance with the Westminster System. ...


The Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba, as representative of the Queen in Right of Manitoba, heads the council, and is referred to as the Governor-in-Council. Other members of the Cabinet, who advise, or minister, the vice-regal, are selected by the Premier of Manitoba and appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor. Most cabinet ministers are the head of a ministry, but this is not always the case. This is a historical list of the Lieutenant-Governors of Manitoba in Canada. ... Canada is a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as the reigning monarch since February 6, 1952. ... In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Queen-in-Council is the legal designation of the executive branch of government. ... A minister or a secretary is a politician who holds significant public office in a national or regional government. ... Categories: Canada-related stubs | Manitoba premiers ... A ministry is a department of a government, led by a minister. ...


As at the federal level the most important Cabinet post after that of the leader is Minister of Finance. Today the next most powerful position is certainly the health portfolio which has a vast budget and is of central political import. Other powerful porfolios include Education and Energy.


Current Cabinet

The current ministry has been in place since 1999, with the formation of a government by the New Democratic Party of Manitoba after the leadership contest. This list is current as of the cabinet shuffle conducted on September 21, 2006. 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The New Democratic Party of Manitoba is a social democratic political party in Manitoba, Canada. ... The election of September 21, 1999 in Manitoba, Canada returned to power the New Democratic Party (NDP), which had been out of power since 1988. ... In the parliamentary system a cabinet shuffle is an informal term for an event that occurs when a Head of Government rotates or changes the composition of ministers in his or her cabinet. ... September 21 is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...


Members are listed in order of precedence. An order of precedence is a sequential hierarchy of nominal importance of people; it is used by many organizations and governments. ...

Lieutenant-Governor
His Honour The Honourable John Harvard (2004-)
Portfolio Minister
Premier of Manitoba
      and Minister responsible for Federal/Provincial Relations		 Gary Doer (1999-)
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
Minister responsible for Emergency Measures		 Steve Ashton (2006-)
Attorney-General of Manitoba,
      Minister of Justice,
      Minister responsible for Constitutional Affairs,
      Minister responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance,
      Minister responsible for the Mantioba Gaming Control Commission
      and Keeper of the Great Seal		 Dave Chomiak (2006-)
Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs
      and Minister responsible for the Communities Economic Development Fund Act		 Oscar Lathlin (2002-)
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives,
      Deputy Premier of Manitboa
      and Minister responsible for Co-operative Development		 Rosann Wowchuk (1999-)
Minister of Family Services and Housing Gord Mackintosh (2006-)
Minister of Culture, Heritage and Tourism
      and Minister responsible for Sport		 Eric Robinson (2002-)
Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy Diane McGifford (2001-)
Minister of Infrastructure Ron Lemieux (2006-)
Minister of Finance,
      Minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro,
      Minister responsible for French language Services
      and Minister responsible for the Civil Service Commission		 Greg Selinger (1999-)
Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade,
      Minister responsible for the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission
      and Minister responsible for the Manitoba Lotteries Commission		 Scott Smith (2006-)
Minister of Conservation Stan Struthers (2003-)
Minister of Labour and Immigration,
      Minister responsible for Multiculturalism,
      Minister responsible for the Workers Compensation Board
      and Minister responsible for the Status of Women		 Nancy Allan (2003-)
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Jim Rondeau (2006-)
Minister of Education, Citizenship and Youth Peter Bjornson (2003-)
Minister of Water Stewardship Christine Melnick (2006-)
Minister of Health Theresa Oswald (2006-)
Minister of Healthy Living,
      Minister responsible for Seniors
      and Minister responsible for Healthy Child Manitoba		 Kerri Irvin-Ross (2006-)
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Opposition Leader Hugh McFadyen • Former Opposition Leaders
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Legislature Current assembly • Former legislatures • Cabinet
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Executive Council - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article (298 words)
Until the advent of responsible government, Executive Councils existed primarily to advise the governor of the colony, dominion or realm.
Executive Councils still have the power to make far-reaching administrative and legal decisions affecting their jurisdictions known as Orders-in-Council.
These Councils have almost the same functions as the Privy Council in the United Kingdom, and accordingly, decisions of the Cabinet gain legal effect by being formally adopted by the Executive Council.
December MFL Executive Council Meeting Highlights (1095 words)
The Manitoba based progressive think tank publishes a large number of reports and studies each year on critical public issues and has a proven track record of generating material that is useful for unions and individuals to use when researching issues.
Sister Ellen Olfert updated the Executive on the recent activities of the Safe Workers of Tomorrow program, which delivers invaluable workplace and health and safety information to students across Manitoba, who are in their first paid employment position or soon will be.
Council heard a presentation from the May Works Committee which organizes a month of activities from late April to early June of each year, celebrating through the Arts the contributions of workers to our society.
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