Rochelle Squires
Rochelle Squires is a Canadian provincial politician, who was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for the riding of Riel in the 2016 election.[1] She is a member of the Progressive Conservative party, and defeated NDP incumbent Christine Melnick in the election.[2]
Rochelle Squires | |
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| Minister of Sustainable Development | |
| Assumed office August 17, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Cathy Cox |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Riel | |
| Assumed office April 19, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Christine Melnick |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
On 3 May 2016, Squires was appointed to the Executive Council of Manitoba as Minister of Sport, Culture and Heritage, Minister responsible for Francophone Affairs and Minister responsible for Status of Women.[3][4]
On August 17, 2017, Squires was shuffled out of the Ministry of Sport, Culture and Heritage but retained her other titles.[5]
She was re-elected in the 2019 provincial election.
She and her husband Daniel have a combined family of five children and one grandson.
References
- "Manitoba election results". Global News. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- "Squires topples NDP stronghold in Riel". Winnipeg Free Press. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- "Brian Pallister sworn in as Manitoba premier". CBC News. 3 May 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- "Meet Manitoba's new government cabinet members". CBC News. 3 May 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- "Pallister adds new face, new department in cabinet shuffle". CBC. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
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