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Nello Altomare
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Educator, MLA (2019-2023), MLA (2023-2025).
Born around 1963 to Italian immigrants, he was a teacher in the Transcona-Springfield School Division and River East Transcona School Division and served as the Principal of Polson School (2014-?).
He was elected to the Manitoba Legislative Assembly in the 2019 general election and was re-elected in 2023. He was Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning (2023-2024). He oversaw the development and implementation of Canada’s first universal school food program.
In recognition of his community service, he received a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (2022).
He died at Winnipeg on 14 January 2025.
“Premier and government acknowledge the passing of Education and Early Childhood Learning Nello Altomare,” Manitoba News Release, 15 January 2025.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 15 January 2025
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