MLA: Hon. Florfina Marcelino - Logan

Thank-you, Father, for MLA Florfina Marcelino and for placing her in the role of Minister of Multiculturalism and Literacy for such a time as this.  Bless her with wise and creative ideas to complete all tasks set before her.  May glory and honor and peace be hers as she seeks to do good for the many cultures that she serves in Manitoba.  As we anticipate welcoming many immigrants in the near future I pray that Ms. Marcelino would be instrumental in meeting their needs and helping them build relationship in their communities.  In Jesus Name, Amen.

• First appointed to cabinet in 2009
• First elected in 2007

Flor was first elected in 2007, making history as the first woman of colour elected to the Manitoba Legislative Assembly, and was re-elected as the MLA for Logan on October 4, 2011. In 2009 Flor was appointed Minister for Culture, Heritage, and Tourism, and on October 18, 2013 she was appointed by Premier Greg Selinger as Minister for Multiculturalism and Literacy.

Flor was born in the Philippines and immigrated to Canada in 1982 where she and her family have since made Winnipeg home. They first settled in the Weston community, one of the many vibrant neighbourhoods located in the Tyndall Park constituency.

Previously a small business owner and editor of The Philippine Times, she has also been an active community leader, having served with the Premier's Economic Advisory Council, Project Peacemakers, St. Stephen's-Broadway Foundation, and the Broadway Disciples United Church and its international affiliate, the Global Ministries Board. Flor was also a support staff member at Red River College for 17 years.

Flor is determined to work for and with her constituents to help build a brighter future for the residents of Logan.

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