Jon Reyes

I am honoured to join the Winnipeg Kinsmen Veteran’s Village Steering Committee. As a Veteran and committed community leader, I look forward to contributing to this meaningful initiative that provides vital support and housing solutions for those who have served our country.

This project would not be possible without the vision and unwavering leadership of David Howard, Founder of the Homes For Heroes Foundation, whose dedication to our Veterans has been the driving force behind this initiative from the very beginning.

It is a privilege to work alongside such passionate individuals who share a common goal: to ensure our Veterans are supported, respected, and empowered.

The Winnipeg Kinsmen Veteran’s Village is pleased to announce a new member of their Steering Committee, Jon Reyes. Jon is a Veteran who served 10 years with the Canadian Armed Forces and is currently the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Business Development for Nation West and Nation North Insurance. A proud Winnipegger, he brings a deep commitment to service, leadership, and community development. First elected to the Manitoba Legislature in 2016 as the MLA for St. Norbert, he became the first Canadian-born person of Filipino descent to be elected to the Manitoba legislature holding several key cabinet positions including Minister of Labour and Immigration, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Immigration, and Minister of Economic Development and Jobs.

A dedicated community leader, Jon is the founder and past president of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council, a former director of the Kidney Foundation – Manitoba Branch, a former member of the Manitoba Football Officials Association, and a Canadian Football League support crew member. His 12 years of volunteer service were recognized with the Premier’s Volunteer Service Award. His lived experience, dedication to Veterans, and passion for his community make him a valued member of the Homes For Heroes Steering Committee.

Thank you to MLA Jelynn Dela Cruz for organizing tonight’s Community Vigil. 🙏🏽🇵🇭🇨🇦

It was a pleasure attending today’s State of the City Luncheon, reconnecting with so many great people and engaging in insightful conversations. A special thanks to Gurpreet Deol, President of Inspiria Financial Group, for hosting us, and to Mitch Dlot of Unity Business Consulting for the great discussion. Looking forward to more opportunities to collaborate and contribute to our city’s future!