Heather Stefanson
Corporate Director
Heather Stefanson was elected as Manitoba’s 24th Premier in 2021, a position she held through 2023, and she remained in office as an MLA until she retired from politics in 2024.
Heather was originally 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.
Heather 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, Heather 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.
Heather currently serves on the Board of Directors for WestJet Group, Forthlane Partners and the Fraser Institute. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario.