Heather Stefanson
Corporate Director
Heather Stefanson has had a distinguished career in public service and governance. In 2021, she was elected as Manitoba’s 24th Premier, making history as the first woman to hold this position, and she remained in office as an MLA until she retired from politics in 2024.
Ms. Stefanson was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, representing the Tuxedo constituency in 2000. She served as a Cabinet Minister for the Province of Manitoba from 2016 to 2021, holding several key positions, including Deputy Premier, Minister of Justice, Attorney General, Minister of Health and Minister of Families.
Ms. Stefanson began her public service career as a Special Assistant in the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada, Brian Mulroney and later worked in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture. She then joined the Manitoba provincial government as a Special Assistant to the Minister of Education.
Before her political career, Ms. Stefanson worked as an Investment Advisor at Midland Walwyn and Wellington West Capital. She also helped run her family business, McDonald Grain Company Ltd., where she served as Vice-President and Director.
Ms. Stefanson is a member of the Board of Directors at WestJet. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario.