Ian MacIntyre is a retired teacher with 38 years of service. He was born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and grew up in a strong Union household. He says if it wasn’t for the Union he would not have been able to attend Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Ian has lived in Winnipeg for over 30 years.

After receiving his Bachelor of Education degree, Ian worked in Nigeria, for two years. Then it was on to Manitoba where he taught in Oxford House, South Indian Lake, Cross Lake, Cranberry Portage, Beausejour and finally settling in Winnipeg to work in the River East Transcona School Division. He worked in the Transcona area for 24 years.

Ian never lost the Union bug. He was an active Manitoba Teachers’ Society member and was President of the 15, 000-member provincial organization in 1998 – 1999. He continues to keep tabs on his beloved Union.

Ian is a member of the Board of a non-for-profit community-based organization that provides housing and supports to persons living with developmental disabilities.

Ian is an advocate for youth and adults with developmental challenges. Part of his work in the educational system and since his retirement has been to find volunteer and work placements where students can learn new skills, participate in the community and learn to navigate the world in a caring and supportive environment.

Ian is a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Ian is a proud gay man who supports the community, the rights of the individual to be themselves, and for all people to grow up in safe environments and have a full live.

Involved in politics for many years, Ian has worked on federal and provincial elections, and is a long-standing member of the Liberal Party of Canada.

As your MP, Ian is committed to:

Rebuilding Health Care in Manitoba – After decades of provincial cuts, closures and losses of personnel, our health care system needs to be responsive to the taxpayer. The Health Care System needs to report regularly on federal funding, meet targets and be responsive to federal input.

Ensuring Seniors’ have a secure and dignified retirement. That means regular OAS increases, access to the Dental Care Plan, adequate homecare, protections for seniors in senior’s housing and support for Low-Income seniors.

Working with Indigenous Peoples, not ignoring remote communities, not ignoring their clean water needs, and not ignoring their local housing and mental health needs.

Working cooperatively with the provincial government and/or municipal governments to ensure affordable housing is readily available for a growing community.