MLA Matt Wiebe, Concordia

Father grant us wisdom and grace each day as we strive to be like you. We ask today Lord that you would be with MLA Matt Wiebe. I pray your blessing and abundance on Matt as he serves in the Concordia constituency. I thank you, Lord, for his long-standing consistency with this area. I pray Lord that you would Bless him as he serves in this manner. I pray for Wisdom and abundance as he serves. I pray protection for his family and that you Bless every aspect of his life in Jesus name. Amen

Born and raised in northeast Winnipeg, Matt was first elected as MLA for Concordia in a by-election in 2010 and re-elected in 2011 and 2016. Matt has deep roots in the community, attending River East Collegiate and playing football with the East Side Eagles. He also worked as the Executive Assistant to former Premier Gary Doer and for former Member of Parliament Bill Blaikie. Matt has also volunteered with organizations, including the Elmwood/East Kildonan Residents Advisory Committee, Happy Days on Henderson/Take Pride Elmwood, the Beautify Elmwood Community Committee and the River East Neighbourhood Network. Matt also serves as the Chair of the NDP Caucus. He holds a B.A. in Economics and a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Manitoba. He and his wife Kaila and children Anna and Noah make their home in Valley Gardens.