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. He was first elected in the 2011 provincial election, and re-elected in 2016 and 2019.
Ian Wishart | |
|---|---|
| Manitoba Minister of Education and Training | |
| In office May 3, 2016 – August 1, 2018 | |
| Premier | Brian Pallister |
| Preceded by | James Allum |
| Succeeded by | Kelvin Goertzen |
| Member of Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Portage la Prairie | |
| In office October 4, 2011 – September 5, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | David Faurschou |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Bereza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1954 (age 69–70) |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence(s) | Portage la Prairie, Manitoba |
| Occupation | Farmer |
On May 3, 2016 Wishart was appointed to the Executive Council of Manitoba as Minister of Education and Training. 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.
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