- Heather Stefanson
Heather Stefanson (born
May 11 ,1970 ) is a politician inManitoba ,Canada . She is currently a member of theManitoba legislature , representing the opposition Progressive Conservative Party.Stefanson was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and was educated at the
University of Western Ontario (receiving aBachelor of Arts degree inpolitical science ). She has also received CSC (Canadian Securities Course ) and FPP (Professional Financial Planning ) designations. After receiving her degree, Stefanson worked as a Special Assistant to the Office of the CanadianPrime Minister ; she returned to Manitoba in 1993, to work as an assistant to federalAgriculture Minister Charlie Mayer . Stefanson was an investment advisor forWellington West Capital from 1995 to 2000, and has also been a member of theUniversity of Manitoba 's Young Associates organization.Stefanson was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in a 2000 by-election, replacing former Progressive Conservative leader
Gary Filmon in the south Winnipeg riding of Tuxedo. Stefanson defeated LiberalRochelle Zimberg by 2692 votes to 1586;Iona Starr , representing the governing New Democratic Party, finished third. Stefanson was easily re-elected in the 2003 election, with the NDP improving to a second-place status.In 2004, Stefanson supported
Sam Katz 's successful bid to becomeMayor of Winnipeg.She was a supporter of
Hugh McFadyen ’s successful campaign to succeed Stuart Murray as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party. She was re-elected in the 2007 provincial election.
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