Joining the ranks [Jim Rondeau, Manitoba NDP MLA for Assiniboia riding, "in an interview with Winnipeg's gay publication, Swerve,...acknowledged that he is gay"; detailed personal information; mention of some other openly gay or lesbian Manitoba politicians].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 10 (41cm.)

In the Cabinet ["Jim Rondeau has become the first openly gay person to be appointed to the provincial cabinet in Manitoba"; appointed in November as the first Minister of Healthy Living; will be dealing primarily with youth and senior health issues; comments of Rondeau].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 11 (21cm.)