Manitoba
Manitoba is one of three Canadian affiliate provinces in CSG’s Midwestern Legislative Conference. Our snapshot provides information on the provincial government of Manitoba and its legislature.
Snapshot
Key Offices
Premier | Hon. Heather Stefanson |
Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance | Hon. Cliff Cullen |
Speaker | Hon. Myrna Driedger |
Minister of Justice and Attorney General | Hon. Kelvin Goertzen |
Legislative Branch
Seats | 57 |
Progressive Conservative | 35 |
New Democratic Party | 18 |
Liberal | 3 |
Vacant | 1 |
Eligible Elector Population | 20,815-24,260 |
Length of term | Every Legislative Assembly shall continue for five years from the 10th day after the day upon which polling takes place for the general election of members; but the Lieutenant Governor may at any time dissolve the Assembly if he or she deems it advisable. |
Term limits | No term limits |
Judicial Branch
Highest Court | The Manitoba Court of Appeal |
Chief Justice | Hon. Marianne Rivoalen |
Number of Justices | 11 |
Method of Selection | Appointed by federal government |
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