Heather Stefanson
Heather Stefanson | |
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Stefanson in 2022 | |
| 24th Premier of Manitoba | |
| In office 2 November 2021 – 18 October 2023 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Lieutenant Governor | Janice Filmon Anita Neville |
| Deputy | Rochelle Squires Kelvin Goertzen Cliff Cullen |
| Preceded by | Kelvin Goertzen |
| Succeeded by | Wab Kinew |
| Leader of the Opposition in Manitoba | |
| In office 18 October 2023 – 15 January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Wab Kinew |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Ewasko |
| Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba | |
| In office 30 October 2021 – 15 January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kelvin Goertzen (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Ewasko (interim) |
| Minister of Health and Seniors Care | |
| In office 5 January 2021 – 18 August 2021 | |
| Premier | Brian Pallister |
| Preceded by | Cameron Friesen |
| Succeeded by | Audrey Gordon |
| 7th Deputy Premier of Manitoba | |
| In office 3 May 2016 – 5 January 2021 | |
| Premier | Brian Pallister |
| Preceded by | Kerri Irvin-Ross |
| Succeeded by | Kelvin Goertzen |
| Minister of Families | |
| In office 1 August 2018 – 5 January 2021 | |
| Premier | Brian Pallister |
| Preceded by | Scott Fielding |
| Succeeded by | Rochelle Squires |
| Minister of Justice Attorney General of Manitoba | |
| In office 3 May 2016 – 1 August 2018 | |
| Premier | Brian Pallister |
| Preceded by | Gord Mackintosh |
| Succeeded by | Cliff Cullen |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Tuxedo | |
| In office 21 November 2000 – 6 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Filmon |
| Succeeded by | Carla Compton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Heather Dorothy Stefanson 11 May 1970 |
| Party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Jason |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Western Ontario (BA) |
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Heather Dorothy Stefanson (born 11 May 1970) is a Canadian former politician who served as the 24th premier of Manitoba from 2021 to 2023; the first woman in the province's history to hold that role.
She is the former leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba and served as Leader of the Opposition of Manitoba after the 2023 Manitoba election. She was the member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the electoral district of Tuxedo until 6 May 2024.