Dear Lord, because of her disability Jennifer Howard learned early on that a good governance will support the well being of its constituents. She was a recipient of this goodness and chooses to see the good in her community, visually in the parks and pools, the friendliness of people in Osborne Village, the neighbourhood’s cultural diversity and more. We pray that she is empowered by your grace not to be deceived in her perceptions, to protect her to see genuinely as you see her community, and to act and mobilize her government to pursue and make the necessary changes required to fulfill your sovereign will for her constituents. We pray this in your Son’s name, Jesus Christ, the Almighty and only God.
Jennifer was elected MLA for Fort Rouge in 2007, later serving as the Vice-Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee. In November 2009, she was appointed the Minister of Labour and Immigration and Minister responsible for Persons with Disabilities, Workers Compensation Board and the Status of Women.
Jennifer was re-elected on October 4, 2011 and was appointed Minister of Family Services and Labour. On October 18, 2013, Premier Greg Selinger appointed Jennifer the Minister of Finance, as well as Minister responsible for the Civil Service Commission, Minister charged with the administration of the Crown Corporations Public Review and Accountability Act and Minister responsible for Persons with Disabilities.
Jennifer Howard is a well-known and credible advocate who has worked in the community and government on issues such as poverty, health care, neighbourhood safety and equality for women.
Prior to her appointment, Jennifer held a number of public positions, including:
- Executive Director of the Women’s Health Clinic
- Chairperson of the Manitoba NDP Status of Women Committee
- Positions with the Prairie Women’s Health Centre of Excellence and the Manitoba Action Committee on the Status of Women
- Policy advisor to Premier Gary Doer on health care issues
- Founding Member, South Osborne Neighbourhood Safety Association
Jennifer has served on the Boards of numerous organizations, including the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (Manitoba), the Rainbow Resource Centre and the University of Winnipeg’s Board of Regents.
Jennifer was named a Woman of Distinction in 1999 by the Brandon YWCA. She has also received a Community Builder Award from LAMBDA, the gay and lesbian business and professional organization.
Jennifer is a keen reader, theatre-goer and singer with a community choir - the Rainbow Harmony Project.
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