Manitoba’s Official Opposition outlined its new leadership structure on Monday (Jan 29) following the selection of Wayne Ewasko as its interim Leader.
Kathleen Cook will serve as Deputy Leader for Winnipeg and urban centres. Cook is a long-time business and community advocate, and was first elected to the Manitoba Legislature in 2023.
Kelvin Goertzen will serve as Deputy Leader for rural Manitoba. He has previously served as Premier, Attorney General, as well as multiple other cabinet roles in the former PC government. He was first elected in 2003.
Greg Nesbitt will serve as Caucus Chair. He previously served as the Minister of Natural Resources and Northern Development, and has served as an MLA since 2016.
Doyle Piwniuk will serve as Caucus Whip. He has previously served as the Minister for Transportation and Infrastructure, and as Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. He was first elected in 2014.
Derek Johnson remains Opposition House Leader.
“The NDP are already showing their willingness to break their word, and cut things like schools and personal care homes to pay for their $3 billion worth of election promises,” said Ewasko. “This reinvigorated team will ensure that the NDP is held to account, and make sure that all Manitobans have their voices heard in the Legislature.”
