Manitoba premier-designate Wab Kinew announced today (Oct 13) Manitoba’s new executive council will be sworn in on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at The Leaf at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg.
In a media release, Kinew said, “This will be a government for all Manitobans. We are extraordinarily humbled by this incredible opportunity to represent and serve the people of our province. Our government will work together tirelessly to make life better for you.”
The release also said, “The ceremony will be a colourful and tradition-filled ceremony that honours the seven Indigenous nations in Manitoba. It will feature the lighting of the Qulliq, the Norman Chief Memorial Dancers and Dakota Hotain Singers. The swearing in will be conducted by Lt.-Gov. Anita Neville.”
Kinew said the cabinet will reflect the province geographically, culturally and as a society, and cabinet’s priority will be to deliver results and find real solutions to the challenges Manitobans face today.
The premier-designate noted cabinet will focus on addressing the issues that matter most to Manitobans like health care, affordability and bringing Manitobans together to build their shared future.
