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Heather Stefanson, who was the first woman to serve as Manitoba’s premier, has announced she is retiring as an MLA. Her Progressive Conservative government was defeated last October following a divisive election campaign.
Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson is resigning as the MLA for Tuxedo.
Stefanson told the legislature Thursday it would be her last time to address the chamber, before announcing her resignation.
She was the first woman to serve as Manitoba’s premier. Her Progressive Conservative government was defeated last October following a divisive election campaign.
Stefanson stepped down as party leader in January, but had continued to serve as a member of the legislature.
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