02/23/2023

Treaty 1 and Dakota Territory, Homeland of the Red River Métis, Winnipeg MB—Just ahead of the final session of the Manitoba Legislature before the provincial election, Wab Kinew announced new roles for the Official Opposition team that will hold Heather Stefanson and her PC government to account in the Legislature.

“I’m proud to announce the new roles our MLAs will take on to challenge Premier Stefanson’s health care cuts and her plan to make life more expensive for people. These critics have the experience and expertise to offer a real alternative to the failures of the Stefanson Government and their plans to continue with Brian Pallister’s agenda of cuts. They will hold the Stefanson PC government accountable on the issues that matter most to families like keeping Hydro affordable, improving schools, making seniors care better, and creating good jobs for workers. Together, we will work against PC cuts and demand a better life for Manitoba families.”

The Official Opposition Critic Roles are:

Wab Kinew
Critic for Executive Council
Critic for Intergovernmental Affairs

Nello Altomare
Critic for Education and Early Childhood Learning

Uzoma Asagwara
Critic for Health
2SLGBTTQ+ spokesperson

Diljeet Brar
Critic for Agriculture

Ian Bushie - Deputy House Leader & Critic for Transportation and Infrastructure

Nahanni Fontaine - House Leader, Critic for Families, Spokesperson for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People &
Spokesperson for Veterans Affairs

Amanda Lathlin
Critic for Sports, Culture and Heritage

Tom Lindsey
Critic for Natural Resources and Northern Development

Jim Maloway
Critic for Seniors and Long-Term Care

Malaya Marcelino
Critic for Labour and Immigration

Jamie Moses
Critic for Advanced Education and Training

Lisa Naylor - Deputy Caucus Chair, Critic for Municipal Relations and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation &
2SLGBTTQ+ spokesperson

Eric Redhead
Critic for Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations

Adrien Sala
Critic for Finance and Manitoba Hydro

Mintu Sandhu
Critic for Consumer Protection and Government Services

Bernadette Smith - Caucus Chair, Critic for Mental Health and Community Wellness

Mark Wasyliw
Critic for Economic Development, Investment and Trade
Critic for Environment and Climate Change and Efficiency Manitoba

Matt Wiebe - Whip, Critic for Justice and Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation