Minister responsible for Persons with Disabilities (Manitoba)

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.

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.

List of ministers

NamePartyTook officeLeft officeMinister responsible for persons with disabilitiesTim SaleNew DemocraticJanuary 17, 2001September 25, 2002Drew CaldwellNew DemocraticSeptember 25, 2002November 4, 2003Christine MelnickNew DemocraticNovember 4, 2003September 21, 2006Gord MackintoshNew DemocraticSeptember 21, 2006November 3, 2009Minister responsible for AccessibilityRochelle SquiresProgressive ConservativeJanuary 5, 2021October 18, 2023Nahanni FontaineNew DemocraticOctober 18, 2023incumbent

See also Disability in Canada Government of Manitoba

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