Wayne Ewasko

Wayne Ewasko was first elected as the MLA for Lac du Bonnet in 2011 and re-elected on April 19, 2016, September 10, 2019, and October 3, 2023. From January 5, 2021, he served as Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Immigration, followed by Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning.

In January 2024, Wayne Ewasko was appointed as the Interim Leader of the Manitoba PC Party, serving the role until a new leader is elected.

Wayne graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Education degree as well as a Post Baccalaureate degree in Education. Before being elected to the Legislature, he worked for 17 years as a teacher and guidance counsellor in the Sunrise School Division. Wayne received the Teacher of Distinction Award from Brandon University in 2008 and, in 2012, was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Wayne grew up on a farm in the Brokenhead area southwest of Beausejour. He is married to his high-school sweetheart, Tracey, and together they have two wonderful sons, Brayden and Jarvis. He is an active member of the community as a volunteer with the Beausejour Knights of Columbus and the Beausejour Lions Club.

He is always eager to serve the people of Lac du Bonnet and finding innovative solutions to the challenges facing our health and education systems. Wayne is proud to be a part of the PC Team that offers a better plan and a better future for Manitoba families.