Minister of Finance 

Minister Responsible for Manitoba Hydro 

Minister Responsible for the Public Utilities Board 

Minister Responsible for the Manitoba Public Service 

Honourable Adrien Sala was sworn in as Manitoba's Minister of Finance on October 18, 2023. He also serves as Minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro, the Public Utilities Board, and the Manitoba Public Service. 

Minister Sala was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for St. James in 2019 and was re-elected in 2023. He represents the residents of St. James in Winnipeg, where he lives with his family.  

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the I.H. Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba and later earned a Master of Science degree. He also completed studies in project management at the University of Winnipeg and became a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) in 2018.  

Prior to entering public office, Minister Sala worked in community development, affordable housing, and the financial services sector. Most recently, he served as Director of Strategy and Operations at Assiniboine Credit Union, one of Manitoba's largest credit unions, where he led strategic planning and operational improvement initiatives.  

Throughout his career, Minister Sala has been committed to strengthening communities, improving public services, and supporting economic growth for Manitobans. As Minister of Finance, he is focused on building a strong economy, enhancing affordability, and ensuring responsible fiscal management for the benefit of all Manitobans.