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Ron Lemieux
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On November 3rd, 2009 Premier Greg Selinger appointed Ron Lemieux Minister responsible for Local Government. Previously he has served as Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, Minister of Education and Youth, Minister of Culture, Heritage and Tourism and Sport as well as the Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs.
Ron Lemieux was an educator for over 14 years prior to his 1999 election to the Legislature as the MLA for La Verendrye. Ron earned his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Winnipeg. He also completed post baccalaureate certification in education from the University of Manitoba.
Before becoming an educator Ron worked as a recreation director. He was also employed as a provincial civil servant and brings with him an intimate knowledge of how government works.
Ron’s community involvement has included coaching and serving as volunteer Vice-President of the Lorette Sports Centre. Ron and his wife Val have lived near Lorette for over 30 years and they have three adult children.
