The 40th Manitoba Legislature was created following a general election in 2011. The New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Greg Selinger formed a majority government. Following the election, Hugh McFadyen of the Progressive Conservative Party stepped down as Leader of the Opposition. Brian Pallister became Progressive Conservative party leader and Leader of the Opposition in September 2012. The Lieutenant Governor was Philip S. Lee until 2015, then Janice Filmon.