Cliff Graydon

Before entering politics, Graydon was a founding member of the Manitoba Cattle Producers Association and served on its board of directors.

[2] After being elected in 2007, Graydon held various critic portfolios during his time in caucus, including: Manitoba Public Insurance; Liquor Control; Lotteries; Gaming; Agriculture; Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade; and Healthy Living and Seniors.

[4] Graydon underwent sensitivity training in early 2018 after posting on Twitter that asylum seekers in Canada are a "drain on society.

[7] Before his expulsion, Graydon had indicated he would take a medical leave of absence from the legislature, not seek reelection in the next provincial election, and undergo further sensitivity training.

[8] Graydon held a news conference on November 8, 2018 in which he denied all allegations, stating: "I admit I’m guilty of having a bad sense of humour and sincerely apologize to those who have been offended by my inconsiderate jokes.