Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy

Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy was a department of the Government of Manitoba.[3]

Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy
Department overview
FormedSeptember 21, 2006 (2006-09-21)[1]
Preceding Department
  • Manitoba Advanced Education and Training
DissolvedMay 3, 2016 (2016-05-03)[2]
JurisdictionGovernment of Manitoba
HeadquartersWinnipeg, Manitoba[3]
Employees125.75 FTE (2010-2011)[4]
Annual budgetCAD$620 million (2010-2011)[4]
Ministers responsible
Websitewww.edu.gov.mb.ca/ael

In the 2011-2012 Annual Report, the department's stated goal is

to support high quality adult learning and post-secondary education that meets the needs of all Manitobans.

Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy, [6]

The listed acts provide the structure under which the department operated [6]:

  • The Adult Learning Centres Act
  • The Adult Literacy Act
  • The Advanced Education Administration Act
  • The Brandon University Act
  • The Colleges Act
  • The Université de Saint-Boniface Act
  • The Council on Post-Secondary Education Act
  • The Degree Granting Act
  • The Private Vocational Institutions Act
  • The Student Aid Act
  • The University College of the North Act
  • The University of Manitoba Act
  • The University of Winnipeg Act

Diane McGifford served as the first minister of the new portfolio from September 21, 2006 to March 28, 2011.[1] Erin Selby was the Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy, from March 28, 2011 - October 18, 2013 .[1] James Allum held the position from October 18, 2013 to November 3, 2014.[1]

The Ministry name was changed to Education and Advanced Learning on November 3, 2014 when Peter Bjornson was appointed.[1] He served until April 29, 2015 when James Allum returned to the office. His term was completed in May 3, 2016.[1]

The Manitoba cabinet was re-organized after the provincial general election of 2016. The department's responsibilities formed part of the new Education and Training portfolio under the direction of Ian Wishart.[2]

References

  1. "MLA Biographies - Living". The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  2. "A breakdown of provincial cabinet changes". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  3. "Annual Report of Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy (2010-2011)" (PDF). Winnipeg: Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy. 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
  4. Manitoba AEL 2011, p. 52.
  5. "Cabinet Ministers: Erin Selby". Government of Manitoba. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
  6. "2011-2012 Annual Report" (PDF). Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 18 July 2017.


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