Premier Brian Pallister is stepping down Wednesday morning, according to a statement he put out this morning.
In his statement, he says he has informed lieutenant-governor Janice C. Filmon that his resignation is effective at 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 1st.
“I am resigning at this time to ensure the election of my successor can continue to take place free of any perception of any influence from the Office of the Premier.”
Pallister ended his statement by saying that being Manitoba’s 22nd premier was the greatest honour of his life and that he’s optimistic about the province’s future.
