Minister responsible for the Manitoba Telephone System
The minister responsible for the Manitoba Telephone System was a cabinet position in the Government of Manitoba charged with overseeing the Manitoba Telephone System (MTS). It was not a full portfolio, but was invariably held by ministers with other cabinet responsibilities. The position was created in 1970, and discontinued in 1999.
List of ministers responsible for the Manitoba Telephone System[edit]
| Name[1][2] | Party | Took office | Left office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Burtniak |
New Democratic Party | August 4, 1970 | July 4, 1973 | |
| Ian Turnbull |
New Democratic Party | July 4, 1973 | September 22, 1976 | |
| Rene Toupin (*) |
New Democratic Party | September 22, 1976 | October 24, 1977 | |
| Harry Enns |
Progressive Conservative | November 15, 1979 | January 16, 1981 | |
| Donald Orchard |
Progressive Conservative | January 16, 1981 | November 30, 1981 | |
| Leonard Evans |
New Democratic Party | November 30, 1981 | August 20, 1982 | |
| John Plohman (*) |
New Democratic Party | August 20, 1982 | November 4, 1983 | |
| Sam Uskiw (*) |
New Democratic Party | November 4, 1983 | January 30, 1985 | |
| Al Mackling (*) |
New Democratic Party | January 30, 1985 | December 2, 1986 | |
| Gary Doer |
New Democratic Party | December 2, 1986 | May 9, 1988 | |
| Glen Findlay |
Progressive Conservative | May 9, 1988 | February 5, 1999 |
- Toupin was designated as minister responsible for the Manitoba Telephone System and Communications.
- Plohman, Uskiw and Mackling were designated as ministers responsible for the Manitoba Telephone System Act.
References[edit]
- ^ "MLA Biographies - Living". www.gov.mb.ca. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
- ^ "MLA Biographies - Deceased". www.gov.mb.ca. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
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