Today in Canada’s Political History: Greg Selinger becomes Premier of ManitobaManitoba had a new Premier on this date in 2009 with the swearing-in of Greg Selinger as the province’s 21st head of government since Confederation. A New Democrat, Selinger had first been elected to the Manitoba Legislature in 1999 and served in the all-powerful post of Minister of Finance for a decade. In office as Premier, Selinger broke a promise to voters that he would not increase the provincial sales tax. Premier Selinger’s position became so precarious in his party that he allowed a leadership vote to be called and stood himself as a candidate. A resident of Kingston, Ontario, Milnes serves as the in-house historian at the 175 year-old Frontenac Club Hotel.

Source: CBC News October 19, 2022 10:33 UTC