Deputy Premier (Manitoba)

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The Deputy Premier is a cabinet minister in the province of Manitoba, Canada. The position has existed for several years, but only appears to have become a full-fledged cabinet portfolio in 1988.

The minister fulfills the responsibilities of the Premier of Manitoba, at times when the Premier is absent.

[edit] List of Deputy Premiers of Manitoba

	Name	Party	Took Office	Left Office
	Glen Cummings	Progressive Conservative	May 9, 1988	September 27, 1990
	James Downey	Progressive Conservative	September 27, 1990	February 5, 1999
	Jean Friesen	New Democratic Party	October 5, 1999	June 25, 2003
	Rosann Wowchuk	New Democratic Party	June 25, 2003	incumbent

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