The deputy premier of Manitoba is a Cabinet minister in the province of Manitoba, Canada. The position has existed for several years, but only appears to have become a full-fledged Cabinet portfolio in 1988. Between 2009 and 2011, the position was held by both Eric Robinson and Rosann Wowchuk; from 2015 to 2016, it was held by both Eric Robinson and Kerri Irvin-Ross. The current deputy premier is Uzoma Asagwara under Premier Wab Kinew.

The minister fulfills the responsibilities of the premier of Manitoba, at times when the premier is absent. The deputy premier is a key part of succession plans for the premier of Manitoba. If the premier dies, the deputy premier replaces them.

List of deputy premiers of Manitoba

No. Name Took office Left office Political party Premier Notes
1 Glen Cummings May 9, 1988 September 27, 1990 Progressive Conservative Gary Filmon
2 James Downey September 27, 1990 February 5, 1999 Progressive Conservative
3 Jean Friesen October 5, 1999 June 25, 2003 New Democratic Gary Doer
4 Rosann Wowchuk June 25, 2003 October 3, 2011 New Democratic
New Democratic Greg Selinger Served concurrently with Eric Robinson (2009–2011)
5 Eric Robinson November 3, 2009 May 3, 2016 New Democratic Served concurrently with Rosan Wowchuk (2009–2011) and Kerri Irvin-Ross (2015–2016)
6 Kerri Irvin-Ross April 29, 2015 May 3, 2016 New Democratic Served concurrently with Eric Robinson
7 Heather Stefanson May 3, 2016 January 5, 2021 Progressive Conservative Brian Pallister
8 Kelvin Goertzen January 5, 2021 September 1, 2021 Progressive Conservative
9 Rochelle Squires September 1, 2021 November 3, 2021 Progressive Conservative Kelvin Goertzen
Progressive Conservative Heather Stefanson
(8) Kelvin Goertzen November 3, 2021 January 18, 2022 Progressive Conservative
10 Cliff Cullen January 18, 2022 October 18, 2023 Progressive Conservative
11 Uzoma Asagwara October 18, 2023 Incumbent New Democratic Wab Kinew

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