A registered Engineer by profession, Mr. Filmon served as a member of the Winnipeg City Council prior to his first being elected to the Manitoba Legislature in 1979. He served as leader of the Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party from 1983 until his retirement from politics in 2000.
Mr. Filmon served as Premier of Manitoba from 1988 to 1999. During this time, he led the province through difficult constitutional discussions and directly contributed to the economic and social progress of our province.
Among his community activities, he has served as President of the University of Manitoba Alumni Association, President of the Association of Canadian Career Colleges, Member of the Senate of the University of Manitoba, Director of the Administrative Management Society and Director of the Red River Exhibition Board.
