Ian Wishart (politician)

Ian Robert Wishart (born c. 1954) is a Canadian politician and member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, representing the electoral district of Portage la Prairie as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba.[1] He was first elected in the 2011 provincial election, and re-elected in 2016 and 2019.[2]

Ian Wishart
Manitoba Minister of Education and Training
In office
May 3, 2016  August 1, 2018
PremierBrian Pallister
Preceded byJames Allum
Succeeded byKelvin Goertzen
Member of Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Portage la Prairie
In office
October 4, 2011  September 5, 2023
Preceded byDavid Faurschou
Succeeded byJeff Bereza
Personal details
Bornc. 1954 (age 6869)
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Residence(s)Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
OccupationFarmer

On May 3, 2016 Wishart was appointed to the Executive Council of Manitoba as Minister of Education and Training.[3][4] He was shuffled out of cabinet on August 1, 2018 and appointed the Legislative Assistant to the Minister of Education and Training, tasked with co-ordinating a thorough review of the kindergarten to Grade 12 education system in Manitoba.[5]

Electoral record

2019 Manitoba general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
Progressive ConservativeIan Wishart4,48965.50-5.10$12,039.73
New DemocraticAndrew Podolecki1,52122.19+11.59$681.34
LiberalCharles Huband84312.30-6.50$4,239.60
Total valid votes 100.0  
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Eligible voters
2016 Manitoba general election: Portage la Prairie
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeIan Wishart4,63570.55%18.31%
LiberalStephen J. Prince1,23818.84%10.40%
New DemocraticAlex MacDonald69710.61%-28.71%
Total 6,570
Rejected 44
Eligible voters / turnout 13,02950.43%-0.32%
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (2016). Statement of Votes for the 41st Provincial General Election, April 19, 2016 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
2011 Manitoba general election: Portage la Prairie
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
Progressive ConservativeIan Wishart3,56652.243.93%$17,302.23
New DemocraticJames Kostuchuk2,68939.39-3.08%$6,997.42
LiberalMichelle Cudmore-Armstrong5718.37-0.85%$5,176.36
Total 6,861
Rejected 30
Eligible voters / turnout 13,52150.74%-6.25%
Source: Elections Manitoba[6]

References

  1. "Manitoba Votes 2011: Portage la Prairie". CBC News. October 4, 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  2. Geary, rea (April 25, 2016). "Local PC candidates part of provincial sweep". The Headliner. Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  3. "Brian Pallister sworn in as Manitoba premier". CBC News. May 3, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  4. "Meet Manitoba's new government cabinet members". CBC News. May 3, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  5. "Changes to Health, Finance portfolios as Manitoba government shuffles cabinet | CBC News".
  6. "Election Returns: 40th General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2018.


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