Greg Selinger served 10 years as Manitoba finance minister before becoming NDP leader and premier in 2009
Former Manitoba premier Greg Selinger, right, poses for a photo with a supporter, next to a portrait of Selinger unveiled at the Manitoba legislature in Winnipeg on Sept. 10, 2024.Former Manitoba premier Greg Selinger was surrounded by family, supporters and former colleagues Tuesday as his portrait was unveiled at the legislature.
The painting, which will hang in a hallway next to the portraits of his predecessors, depicts Selinger on the front porch of his home, holding a quilt made by his wife.“There’s that old expression ‘all politics are local’, so you start from your front door every morning. You step out the front door and you make the best of every day,” Selinger said.
Peter Bjornson, who served in Selinger’s cabinet, said Selinger was a caring leader who enacted many progressive policies.Premier Wab Kinew also attended the hour-long ceremony.
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