Cameron Friesen

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The Honourable
Cameron Friesen
MLA
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Manitoba Minister of Finance
In office
May 3, 2016 – August 1, 2018
PremierBrian Pallister
Preceded byGreg Dewar
Succeeded byScott Fielding
Assumed office
January 18, 2022
PremierHeather Stefanson
Preceded byScott Fielding
Manitoba Minister of Justice and Attorney General
In office
January 5, 2021 – January 18, 2022
PremierBrian Pallister
Kelvin Goertzen
Heather Stefanson
Preceded byCliff Cullen
Succeeded byKelvin Goertzen
Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living
In office
August 1, 2018 – January 5, 2021
PremierBrian Pallister
Preceded byKelvin Goertzen
Succeeded byHeather Stefanson
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Morden-Winkler
Assumed office
October 4, 2011
Preceded byPeter Dyck
Personal details
BornMorden, Manitoba
Political partyProgressive Conservative
ResidenceMorden, Manitoba
Alma materCanadian Mennonite University
University of Manitoba
University of British Columbia
University of Winnipeg
OccupationTeacher

Cameron Scott Friesen, MLA is a Canadian politician and member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Morden-Winkler, currently serving as the Manitoba Minister of Finance.[1] A member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba, he was first elected in the 2011 provincial election,[2] and re-elected in 2016 and 2019.[3]

Friesen was the Manitoba Manitoba Minister of Finance from May 3, 2016 until August 1, 2018.[4][5] He was appointed Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living on August 1, 2018. During his tenure as Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living, Cameron Friesen has faced several criticisms for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7] He was appointed Minister of Justice and Attorney General on January 5, 2021.

Health minister[]

In November of 2020 he questioned the motivation of more than 200 experts who raised concerns regarding the seriousness of COVID-19.[8] At the time, he claimed he had things under control.[8] His refusal to apologize resulted in a number of other politicians asking for his resignation.[8]

Electoral record[]

2019 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Progressive Conservative Cameron Friesen 6,096 81.20 -3.83 $12,339.21
Green Mike Urichuk 769 10.24 +1.65 $129.20
New Democratic Robin Dalloo 365 4.86 +2.09 $0.00
Liberal David Mintz 277 3.69 +0.19 $0.00
Total valid votes 100.0  
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Eligible voters
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2016 Manitoba general election: Morden-Winkler
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Progressive Conservative Cameron Friesen 6,598 85.03 -0.53 $14,748.12
Green Mike Urichuk 667 8.59 $979.50
Liberal Benjamin Bawdon 279 3.50 +0.49 $41.45
New Democratic Elizabeth Lynch 215 2.77 -0.24 $793.14
Total valid votes/Expense limit 7,759 100.0   $
Eligible voters 14,634
Source: Elections Manitoba[9][10]
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2011 Manitoba general election: Morden-Winkler
Party Candidate Votes % Expenditures
Progressive Conservative Cameron Friesen 4,912 85.56 $20,100.34
New Democratic Aaron McDowell 656 11.43 $0.00
Liberal Daniel Woldeyohanis 173 3.01 $0.00
Source: Elections Manitoba[11]

References[]

  1. ^ "Ministers change duties, one new face after Tory cabinet shuffle". Winnipeg Sun. August 1, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  2. ^ Manitoba Votes 2011: Morden-Winkler. CBC News, October 4, 2011.
  3. ^ "MLA Biographies - Living". Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
  4. ^ "Brian Pallister sworn in as Manitoba premier". CBC News. May 3, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  5. ^ "Meet Manitoba's new government cabinet members". CBC News. May 3, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  6. ^ "Toronto doctors slam Manitoba's health minister for saying care home deaths are unavoidable". CBC News. October 21, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  7. ^ "Manitoba health minister faces criticism after questioning motivation behind doctors' letter on COVID-19". The Globe and Mail. November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  8. ^ a b c "Manitoba health minister rejects calls to resign after accusing 200-plus doctors of 'causing chaos' | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  9. ^ "Candidates: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. March 29, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  10. ^ "Election Returns: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
  11. ^ "Election Returns: 40th General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2011. Retrieved September 12, 2018.

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