Cameron Friesen

The Honourable
Cameron Friesen
MLA
Manitoba Minister of Finance
Assumed office
May 3, 2016
Premier Brian Pallister
Preceded by Greg Dewar
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Morden-Winkler
Assumed office
October 4, 2011
Preceded by Peter Dyck
Personal details
Born Morden, Manitoba
Political party Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
Residence Morden, Manitoba
Alma mater Canadian Mennonite University
University of Manitoba
University of British Columbia
University of Winnipeg
Occupation Teacher

Cameron Friesen is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the 2011 election.[1] He represents the electoral district of Morden-Winkler as a member of the Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party caucus.[2]

Friesen was re-elected in the 2016 election.[3] On May 3, 2016, Friesen was appointed to the Executive Council of Manitoba as Minister of Finance.[4][5]

Electoral record

Manitoba general election, 2016: Morden-Winkler
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
Progressive ConservativeCameron Friesen 6,598 85.03
New DemocraticElizabeth Lynch 215 2.77
LiberalBenjamin Bawdon 279 3.50
GreenMike Urichuk 667 8.59
Total valid votes 7,759100.0  
Eligible voters
Source: Elections Manitoba[6]
Manitoba general election, 2011: Morden-Winkler
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
     Progressive Conservative Cameron Friesen 4,912 85.56
New DemocraticAaron McDowell 656 11.43
LiberalDaniel Woldeyohanis 173 3.01

References

  1. Manitoba Votes 2011: Morden-Winkler. CBC News, October 4, 2011.
  2. "Clash of colours". Winnipeg Free Press, October 5, 2011.
  3. "Friesen re-elected to Morden-Winkler as part of PC majority". Pembina Today. April 21, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  4. "Brian Pallister sworn in as Manitoba premier". CBC News. May 3, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  5. "Meet Manitoba's new government cabinet members". CBC News. May 3, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  6. "Candidates: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.


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