Cameron Scott Friesen, MLA is a Canadian politician and member of the

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for

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, currently serving as the

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. A member of the

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, he was first elected in the 2011 provincial election, and re-elected in 2016 and

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. Friesen was the Manitoba

from May 3, 2016 until August 1, 2018. He was appointed Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living on August 1, 2018. During his tenure as Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living, Cameron Friesen has faced several criticisms for his handling of the

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. He was appointed Minister of Justice and Attorney General on January 5, 2021.

Health minister

In November of 2020 he questioned the motivation of more than 200 experts who raised concerns regarding the seriousness of COVID-19. At the time, he claimed he had things under control. His refusal to apologize resulted in a number of other politicians asking for his resignation.

Electoral record

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