It is an honor to serve the Southdale constituency.
My job is to act as a positive force through my role as MLA with the goal of helping improve the lives of those in my constituency. Over the past several years, I have seen first-hand the incredible drive of our community members to strengthen their neighborhoods. From building local businesses and charity initiatives to volunteering at community facilities, our community members make the Southdale constituency thrive.
I am honored to be part of this progress, listening to community voices and taking action to help strengthen our neighborhoods. I appreciate the trust and support from all of you in the community. I look forward to meeting and chatting with you about your plans and hopes for the community.
Building Capacity in the Community
Since being elected in 2019 I have worked with numerous community groups and organizations to secure nearly $5.5 million in funding for community projects and initiatives.
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$4,522,262 for much-needed renovations to the Bonivital Pool.
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$212,500 to Falcons Football Inc. to install field lights and a permanent electronic score board.
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$99,835 to African Communities of Manitoba Inc. for youth and cultural programming.
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$75,000 to Ready, Set, Go! Work Program to establish their program to train and provide marginalized people with employment.
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$75,000 to the Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba to purchase grooming
equipment for ski trails at the Windsor Park Nordic Centre. -
$64,718 to Panda Bear Daycare Co-op Inc., to refurbish their play area into a natural
outdoor playground. -
$49,789 to the Southland Park Residents Association to build a new outdoor basketball
and pickleball court. -
$48,750 to Saints Peter and Paul Church to repair their roof.
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$46,830 to Shamrock School PAC to aid in playground development.
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$35,380.80 to Le P'tit Paradis for a child care worker assistant position.
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$32,567 to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church to repair their roof over the community hall space.
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$27,000 to the Collège Béliveau Parent Advisory Council to refurbish their outdoor basketball court.
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$25,000 to General Vanier PAC to complete the final phase of their accessible playground.
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$18,589.50 to the Southdale Recreation Association for their 2023 Day Camp and summer maintenance.
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$16,062.95 to Winakwa Community Centre to install a new electronic sign.
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$15,165.50 to the Frontier School Division's summer student program for grounds improvement and maintenance.
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$14,108.50 to the Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church for their 2023 Adventurers Day Camp.
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$8,892 to Ecole Guyot PAC to purchase new outdoor classroom infrastructure.
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$7,670.25 to the Winakwa Community Centre for their Green Team.
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$5,000 to the Manitoba Country Music Association Inc. for their 2022 Manitoba Country Music Awards.
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$4,700 to Pan African Legacy Inc. for their Youth & Culture Wellness Event.
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$4,500 to Archwood Community Centre for their New Year's Eve Family Event.
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$3,512.60 to Time 2 Play Early Learning Centre for a child care assistant position.
Audrey Brings Experience and
Knowledge to the Table
I am a 30-year Southeast Winnipeg resident with extensive public service experience in addition to being an active community volunteer and small business owner. I hold a Master of Business Administration Degree (Dean’s List) and a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Inter-Faculty Option in Aging), a Certificate in Change Management and Certificate in Applied Counselling.
I am the Honourable Minister of Health for the province of Manitoba and MLA for Southdale. Prior to my time as an MLA and Minister for Health, I worked for the Manitoba Government and Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.
During my 25 years of employment with the Manitoba Government, I worked within several government departments including the positions of Special Assistant to the Minister of Health, Assistant to the Deputy Minister of Labour and Immigration, and Director of the Multiculturalism Secretariat among others.
During my time working with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, I helped lead and implement initiatives in areas of home care, child health, IT solutions, kidney health, and long-term care.
Chat with Audrey
Hearing from community members is incredibly important to my work. I want to know what matters to you and how I can help. Helping people and being there for the community is one of the reasons I enjoy volunteering my time and the main reason I became your MLA. I always look forward to hearing from you. Visit with me during my coffee events or my sofa conversations, or please feel free to reach out directly.
A Supporter of Strong Communities
From coaching mini soccer to serving on several health and long-term care organization boards, I aim to continue to have an impact on my community through volunteering. Current passions include frequently organizing food drives to ensure our local food banks stay stocked and participating in community clean ups. I also feel strongly about supporting our local small businesses and entrepreneurs through their stores and local markets. In that past I volunteered with Siloam Mission and the Arthur Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice.
As a small business owner and mother of two sons, I know the value of community services and support. I co-own a transportation company with my husband of 37 years. I also utilized many community recreation programs when raising my two sons (now adults) as they grew up in south Winnipeg. With first-hand experience, I understand and respect the moms and dads that dedicate their time to ensure their children are able to participate in extracurricular activities in their communities.
