Persons with Disabilities (Manitoba ministerial responsibility)

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Since 2001, the Executive Council of Manitoba has included a minister responsible for Persons with Disabilities. 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.

The current minister responsiblie for Persons with Disabilities is Gord Mackintosh.

[edit] List of Ministers responsible for Persons with Disabilities

  Name Party Took Office Left Office
     Tim Sale
New Democratic Party January 17, 2001 September 25, 2002
     Drew Caldwell
New Democratic Party September 25, 2002 November 4, 2003
     Christine Melnick
New Democratic Party November 4, 2003 September 21, 2006
     Gord Mackintosh
New Democratic Party September 21, 2006 incumbent