The minister responsible for Accessibility (formerly minister responsible for persons with disabilities) is the member of the Executive Council of Manitoba tasked with overseeing issues related to accessibility and disability in the province of Manitoba.[1]
The executive council of Manitoba has included a minister responsible for accessibility-related issues since 2001. This position is not a full cabinet portfolio, and the responsibility has always been taken by a minister with other cabinet duties. So far, every minister to hold the position has also been Minister of Family Services and Housing.[2]
Name | Party | Took office | Left office | |
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Minister responsible for persons with disabilities | ||||
Tim Sale | New Democratic | January 17, 2001 | September 25, 2002 | |
Drew Caldwell | New Democratic | September 25, 2002 | November 4, 2003 | |
Christine Melnick | New Democratic | November 4, 2003 | September 21, 2006 | |
Gord Mackintosh | New Democratic | September 21, 2006 | November 3, 2009 | |
Minister responsible for Accessibility | ||||
Rochelle Squires | Progressive Conservative | January 5, 2021 | October 18, 2023 | |
Nahanni Fontaine | New Democratic | October 18, 2023 | incumbent |