Manitoba Secretary of Natural Resources and Northern Development Scott Fielding is stepping down and leaving the government.
Fielding, who also serves as the minister responsible for Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries and is the MLA for Kirkfield Park, is leaving to seek private sector opportunities, Prime Minister Heather Stephenson said in a press release Monday.
“My time in politics has been incredibly rewarding, but after 15 years as provincial cabinet minister and city councilor, it’s time to take on a new challenge and opportunity,” Fielding said.
Monday is his last day as cabinet minister. He will remain as an MLA for another two weeks.
Indigenous Reconciliation and Relations Minister Alan Lagimodier will temporarily take over Fielding’s portfolios until a deputy is appointed.
“I want to thank Scott Fielding from the bottom of my heart for his dedication and over seven years of service as a cabinet member working to improve the lives of all Manitoba people,” Stephenson said in a press release.
Fielding was first elected in 2016, having previously served as finance minister and family minister.
He was Winnipeg City Councilor for the St. James-Brooklands from 2006 to 2014.
By-elections must be held within six months of the vacancy, unless the first general election is held.
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