About Steven
Steven Fletcher is the Minister of State for Democratic Reform.  In his role as Minister he is responsible for Senate reform legislation, House of Commons seat distribution, the creation of a Canadian agency to promote democracy abroad and many other initiatives surrounding voter turn-out and Canadian democracy.  Steven is one of five Ministers who serve on the Treasury Board cabinet committee.

During his time as Minister, Fletcher has introduced democratic reform legislation that would strengthen Canada’s democratic process.
 
Fletcher was first elected to the House of Commons in 2004 in the west Winnipeg federal riding of Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia.  He was re-elected in 2006 and 2008 with increasing margins.  In the 2008 election he won with 54% of the vote or over 13,000 vote plurality.
 
After being first elected in 2004, he was appointed the Official Opposition Critic for Health and was a member of the Standing Committee on Health.  When Prime Minister Stephen Harper became Prime Minister in 2006 he appointed Steven to the position of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health.
 
During his time as health critic, Fletcher championed compensation for the “forgotten victims” of Hepatitis C.  Fletcher also championed the need for the full implementation and funding of the Cancer Control, Mental Health and Heart Disease Strategies which led to a commitment to fully fund and implement the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control. In recognition of his hard work, Fletcher is a recipient of the National Cancer Leadership Forum’s (NCLF) inaugural Award for Outstanding Individual Leadership and the Courage and Leadership Award from the Canadian Cancer Society.

Fletcher has also been inducted into the Terry Fox Hall of Fame, he has received the King Clancy Award and he is also the recipient of her Majesty's Golden Jubilee Medal for his contributions to Canada.  Fletcher is also a recipient of the Champions of Mental Health award for his work in raising awareness for Mental Health.

Prior to his election, Mr. Fletcher worked as an engineer in the Mining Industry until an automobile collision with a moose, left him a quadriplegic, paralyzed from the neck down. He returned to University where he obtained a Master's in Business Administration (MBA).

Mr. Fletcher has a Bachelor in Science degree in Engineering (B.Sc.GE) from the University of Manitoba.  He is also the first permanently disabled Canadian to be elected to the House of Commons. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1972, and he lives in Winnipeg.

A biography of Steven’s life was released in the fall of 2008 called “What do you do if you don’t Die” The Steven Fletcher Story.  The biography is written by Linda McIntosh.

March 04, 2010
Budget brings Jobs and Growth
March 03, 2010
Throne Speech presents Plan for a stronger Canada
February 25, 2010
Fletcher Celebrates Manitoba Day
February 08, 2010
Fletcher hosts Canada summer jobs employer information session
January 20, 2010
More skills training available for Manitoba workers
January 19, 2010
The government of Canada provides tax relief for Canadian businesses
January 18, 2010
Creating jobs for Manitobans with Home Renovation Tax Credit
January 14, 2010
The government of Canada creates more jobs for students
January 13, 2010
Knowledge Infrastructure Program supports Manitoba post-secondary Institutions and Students
January 11, 2010
Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia Benefits from Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program
January 08, 2010
The government of Canada supports Manitoba seniors and their communities
January 06, 2010
Pension income splitting provides Manitoba seniors with tax relief
January 05, 2010
Government of Canada Celebrates the Torch Relay With the community of Winnipeg
January 04, 2010
Manitoba seniors save from increase to the age credit amount
December 10, 2009
Fletcher and Waslycia-Leis support rights of persons with disabilities
December 02, 2009
The Government of Canada creating jobs for Manitobans
November 28, 2009
Government of Canada celebrates the historical significance of the founding of the royal Canadian Legion
November 27, 2009
Fletcher Supports Canada and Manitoba investment into South End Water Pollution Control Centre
November 10, 2009
Remembrance Day
November 06, 2009
Headingley Trans Canada Trail
November 05, 2009
Fletcher applauds Manitoba MP Hoeppner’s work to eliminate long-gun registry
October 30, 2009
$2.02 million for yellow ribbon greenway trail
October 24, 2009
Fletcher hosts 70th “Fletcher Forum”
October 14, 2009
Fletcher hails Government of Canada support for scientific research to deepen knowledge of H1N1 flu virus
October 13, 2009
Fletcher welcomes further Investment in Centre Port Canada
September 25, 2009
Governments commit to affordable housing and supportive services for new Canadians
September 11, 2009
$3 million for new Silver Heights/Sturgeon Creek Amalgamated Community Centre
September 11, 2009
Urban Ecology EQuilibrium™ Demonstration Project Starts Construction in Winnipeg
September 01, 2009
Government of Canada honours Terry fox
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