Winnipeg doctor, outgoing Morden mayor named to Wab Kinew's transition team
CBC
The outgoing mayor of Morden, the CEO of the Southern Chiefs' Organization, a prominent Winnipeg doctor and the head of the Islamic Social Services Association are on the 11-person team that will advise Manitoba premier-designate Wab Kinew in his transition to government.
The members span the province geographically and also come from various backgrounds, a provincial news release says.
The team is composed of:
On Thursday, Kinew's office also announced who will serve as his senior staff.
Mark Rosner will serve as chief of staff in the premier's office and co-chair the transition process alongside Brian Topp.
Rosner was chief of staff in the NDP leader's office when they were the Official Opposition and also served as deputy campaign manager during the provincial election campaign.
Topp was the Manitoba NDP's campaign director during the election and previously served as chief of staff to former Alberta premier Rachel Notley.
Emily Coutts was named principal secretary after serving as director of communications in the NDP caucus office.
Rebecca Widdicombe will serve as deputy chief of staff in the premier's office, after working as director of communications during the recent campaign.
