Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson resigning as MLA [Video]

Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson is resigning as the MLA for Tuxedo. 

Stefanson told the legislature Thursday she was addressing the chamber for the last time before her resignation, which takes effect May 6. 

“Thank you Manitoba for the opportunity, the responsibility and the honour,” Stefanson said, reading a speech before question period.  

“I want to thank the constituents of Tuxedo,” she said. “Tuxedo is where my grandparents raised my father and where [my husband] Jason and I have raised our children. For us, it’s home.”  

Speaking with reporters, Stefanson said announcing her resignation after more than 23 years was tough. 

“It’s emotional, especially having my family in the gallery,” she said. “It was … an amazing experience, and I’m so thankful to have them all here today.”

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After more than 23 years representing the Winnipeg riding of Tuxedo in the legislature, Heather Stefanson announced her resignation Thursday. Stefanson became …