Ron Schuler isn’t new to the Manitoba political arena. He served as a Progressive Conservative party MLA from 1999 to 2011 in the Springfield riding, and then again from 2011 to 2016 in the redrawn constituency of St. Paul.
“With recent changes to Manitoba’s electoral boundaries, Ron is excited to be seeking re-election in the newly formed constituency of Springfield-Ritchot,” says campaign manager Gladys Hayward Williams.
Schuler has also served the people of Manitoba as Minister of Crown Services, and since August 2017 he has occupied the office of Minister of Infrastructure.
During these years, Schuler has had the opportunity to be involved in several major infrastructure projects. One such project was the announcement the first of the staged openings of the $250 million interchange at Highway 59 and the North Perimeter. He was also responsible for awarding the second phase of the Shoal Lake Road construction, a $12 million initiative providing Shoal Lake 40 with better access to clean drinking water.
A graduate of the University of Manitoba with a degree in International Relations, Schuler began his career as a junior executive with the T. Eaton Company. He eventually ventured into small business ownership, operating a variety of businesses such as Christmas Traditions, Espresso Junction Inc., and Gingerbread World Inc.
Schuler also served as a trustee of the River East School Division, serving as Chair of the Education and Policy Committee, and in his final term he took on the role of Chair of the Board.
“Ron supported many important initiatives, including technology upgrades and the expansion of the heritage language programs offered throughout the division,” says his bio on the PC Team website.
He has also been an active community volunteer with organizations such as Big Brothers, Citizens on Patrol, the Kidney Foundation, Max Reinhardt Theatre Canada, the German Canadian Heritage Foundation, and the Manitoba Inter-cultural Council.
Schuler is father to three children who also enjoy involvement in the community in which they live.
“Ron looks forward to continuing his service… as part of a strong, united PC Team that is properly managing Manitoba’s finances, growing our economy, and improving the services we rely on,” says the PC Team website.
Schuler did not respond to our requests for an interview.
