Jon Gerrard

Liberal candidate in the River Heights Winnipeg race.

Jon can be reached on social media, at [email protected], or by calling 204-521-2211.

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Politicians take reflective pause

30 September 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ...was present at the Oodena Celebration Circle at The Forks, where a pipe ceremony and speeches were held before the parade to Canada Life Centre. Jon Gerrard, incumbent Liberal candidate for River Heights and former party leader, also attended. The Liberals issued a slate of reconciliation commitments...

City needs to avoid conflicts of interest – Brandon Sun

30 September 2023

Brandon Sun - ...officer there because we didn’t want to tie up people involved in public safety with a political announcement.” The Liberal leader of the day, Jon Gerrard, called for rules under the elections act to be tightened in advance of the next provincial election … which they never were. But that doesn’t...

The new face challenging River Heights Liberal stronghold

29 September 2023

CTV - ...political expert says a new NDP candidate could change things in the Liberal stronghold of River Heights. Since 1999, the Liberal party's Jon Gerrard has held the provincial legislative seat for River Heights. But Gerrard isn’t the only one wanting to represent the area this provincial election. Three...

Élections 2023 : le Manitoba est-il en voie d’atteindre la parité?

29 September 2023

Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - ...provinciales, bien qu’elle n’ait jamais été élue. Depuis sa première campagne, elle travaille pour le député sortant de River Heights, Jon Gerrard. C’est la carrière la plus enrichissante que j’ai eue de ma vie. Son cheval de bataille pour ces élections reste la lutte contre...

Manitoba NDP turns attention to St. Boniface, hoping to take seat from Manitoba Liberal leader

27 September 2023

CBC Manitoba - ...trouble for the Manitoba Liberals. While the party is likely safe in Winnipeg's River Heights riding, which has been a Liberal stronghold under Jon Gerrard since 1999, the he NDP has shown strength in that constituency as well, said Adams. Cindy Lamoureux, who holds the other seat for the Liberals in...

A question of faith

24 September 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ...defending Jews against antisemitism with a resolution confirming the (International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance) definition of antisemitism. Dr. Jon Gerrard, MLA River Heights, was instrumental in bringing it forward. We also recognize the critical need to ensure (there are) similar resolutions...

Manitoba’s election is now the NDP’s to lose

23 September 2023

CBC Manitoba - ... In 1999, both the NDP and Gary Filmon's Progressive Conservatives garnered more than 40 per cent of the popular vote, while the Liberals under Jon Gerrard captured 13 per cent. Gary Doer's NDP still captured eight more seats than the PCs — 32 to 24 — and a majority government that year. Liberal...

Manitoba Tories promise housing, New Democrats downplay lead in opinion polls – Winnipeg Free Press

22 September 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ... The NDP also promised to build a second gym at Kelvin High School, which is in the River Heights constituency, held since 1999 by Liberal Jon Gerrard. The NDP have been targeting the seat and promoting their local candidate, Mike Moroz, at party events. The Liberals pushed back, calling the...

Manitoba Tories promise housing, New Democrats downplay lead in opinion polls – Brandon Sun

22 September 2023

Brandon Sun - ... The NDP also promised to build a second gym at Kelvin High School, which is in the River Heights constituency, held since 1999 by Liberal Jon Gerrard. The NDP have been targeting the seat and promoting their local candidate, Mike Moroz, at party events. The Liberals pushed back, calling the...

Manitoba NDP promise new Kelvin High School gym in direct appeal to Liberal voters

22 September 2023

CBC Manitoba - ...in 1994 when the seat became vacant, and from 1995 to 1999 when it was held by Progressive Conservative Mike Radcliffe. Current Liberal MLA Jon Gerrard has held the seat since 1999. Moroz has been door-knocking for a year and a half, and could be the first NDP MLA elected in the constituency since...