Department of Families (Manitoba)

Department of Families
Ministère des Familles
Agency overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Manitoba
Minister responsible
Deputy Minister responsible
Websitewww.gov.mb.ca/fs/index.html

The Department of Families (French: Ministère des Familles; also known as Manitoba Families) is the Manitoba Government agency responsible for family-related programs and services in the province of Manitoba.

The department was created on 3 May 2016 by the newly elected government of Brian Pallister, combining the responsibilities of the former Departments of Family Services and of Housing and Community Development into a single unit.[1][2]

In 2021, Rochelle Squires became the Minister of Families (French: Ministre des Familles), replacing Minister Heather Stefanson.[3] The department also includes the Minister responsible for the Status of Women.

  1. ^ "A breakdown of provincial cabinet changes". Winnipeg Free Press. 3 May 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  2. ^ Lambert, Steve (3 May 2016). "Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister, leaner cabinet sworn in". The Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail Inc. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Protecting Vulnerable Manitobans and Creating Job Opportunities Focus of New Cabinet and Departments".