Dear Lord, what a rich part of the world this member serves: the great district of Dauphin, with its culture so invigorating, colorful, and hardworking. Lord, bless them all with Your power and prosperity. He is a farmer and the Minister of Agriculture, representing one of the main pillars of our economy. We pray for him as he has a place at the table with other provincial jurisdictions as they deal with issues of trade, export, and fair market values for the products produced. We pray for his family, that the endowment of grace would continue upon them. We thank You for the privilege of praying for our MLAs. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Ron Kostyshyn was first elected as the MLA for Swan River from 2011 to 2016, and was elected as the MLA for Dauphin in 2023. He previously served as the provincial minister of agriculture and as the reeve for Mossey River Municipality. During his first tenure as agriculture minister, Kostyshyn helped to improve food safety and support Manitoba producers. He has also served on various boards including the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, Manitoba Conservation Commission, Intermountain Conservation District, Ethelbert District Veterinary Board and Farm Stewardship Association of Manitoba. He and his wife, Judy, raised two daughters and ran a family mixed farming operation for 40 years in rural Manitoba.