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Kerri Irvin-Ross
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Biography
On November 3, 2009, Kerri Irvin-Ross was appointed to cabinet as the Minister of Housing and Community Development, Minister responsible for Neighbourhoods Alive!; Community Places; and co-operative development. Prior to this she served the province as Minister of Healthy Living.
Kerri was elected to the Manitoba Legislature as the MLA for Fort Garry on June 3, 2003.
Before her election to public office, Kerri served as a school social worker and community activist. She holds a Psychiatric Nursing Diploma and a Master's Degree in Social Work. Over the years, she has been employed in a variety of jobs in health, education and government.
Throughout her career, Kerri has been well known for her work in the community. She has helped develop crime prevention initiatives and spearheaded drives for improved recreational facilities and services for young people. As an organizer, she led groups to encourage health awareness and advocate individual rights for the underprivileged. She believes that community must include all of its members, be family friendly and safe, as well as provide opportunities for young people and easily accessible public health care for everyone.