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Minister responsible for the Manitoba Telephone System

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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

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  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

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  1. ^ "MLA Biographies - Living". www.gov.mb.ca. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
  2. ^ "MLA Biographies - Deceased". www.gov.mb.ca. Retrieved 2021-06-15.