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Brian Pallister’s Outdoor Portrait Unveiled at Manitoba Legislature

On Thursday, the official portrait of former Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister was unveiled at the legislature. The painting by artist Andrew Valko commemorates the politician who led the province for two consecutive terms between 2016 and 2021.
Pallister won two majority governments, including a record-breaking 40 of 57 seats in his first election, and focused his tenure on lowering taxes, reducing the deficit, and signing interprovincial trade deals.
The portrait depicts Pallister standing by the Assiniboine River near High Bluff, with a sunset in the distance, marking the first official premier's portrait set outdoors and highlighting the river's connection to three communities where he lived.
Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic, Pallister described public response as emotional, ranging from "too soon, too late, too much, not enough," and thanked Manitobans for their efforts during that period.
Now 71, Pallister described retirement as a significant change from the "hectic pace" of the premier's office. "It's like getting off a 150-mile-an-hour train," he said, noting he enjoys reading history books and traveling.

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