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NDP pledge to expand school meals met with praise, muted criticism from opposition

12 June 2023

CBC Manitoba - ...meals at every public school in Manitoba is being met with praise from social advocates but only muted criticism from the governing PCs. NDP leader Wab Kinew pledged Saturday to require all 690 Manitoba public schools to offer free meals to students before the end of the 2023-24 school year, should his...

Brandon Sun

12 June 2023

Brandon Sun - ...the trust that Manitobans have for the party, for our NDP team, and for me as the MLA for Union Station,” Asagwara said. Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew unveiled the party’s commitment to investing in Manitoba’s children, pledging to implement a universal school nutrition program, should he take...

Le NPD promet un programme universel de repas dans les écoles du Manitoba, s’il est élu

11 June 2023

Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - ...chef du Nouveau Parti démocratique (NPD), Wab Kinew, s'engage à verser 30 millions de dollars par an pour mettre en place un programme universel de nutrition scolaire dans toutes les écoles du Manitoba, s'il est élu premier ministre lors des prochaines élections provinciales. Wab Kinews a fait...

NDP leader Wab Kinew commits to fighting childhood hunger in Manitoba – Winnipeg

11 June 2023

Global News - ...this page to someone via email NDP leader Wab Kinew vowed to fight childhood hunger in Manitoba during his gala speech Saturday night. Kinew said if his party is elected this fall, the problem of kids going to school hungry will be addressed by implementing a universal school nutrition program. ...

Manitoba NDP to improve school nutrition, reduce youth crime if elected this fall

11 June 2023

CTV - ...if elected as the next provincial government this fall, creating a universal school nutrition program and working to reduce youth crime. NDP Leader Wab Kinew addressed more than 650 attendees at the party's second fundraising gala of the year. Tickets ranged from $150 to $500 per seat and up to $2,500 for...

NDP promise to offer meals to students in every school in Manitoba

10 June 2023

CBC Manitoba - ...leader Wab Kinew promised to create a "universal" school nutrition program in Manitoba if his New Democrats win the provincial election slated for Oct. 3. Speaking to party members at a fundraising dinner on Saturday evening, the NDP leader promised if he's elected premier this fall, Manitoba...

NDP gala brings promises of school nutrition program, health care investments

10 June 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ...gala since the party was in government. JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS files Union Station MLA Uzoma Asagwara with Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew. Chad Gillert, 20, was waiting in the hallway outside the conference room, eager to mingle with fellow members of the Manitoba NDP. Gillert, whose...

‘If it walks like a PC attack ad’: Out-of-province group attacks Manitoba NDP leader in advertising campaign

9 June 2023

CTV - ... In recent weeks, the Canada Growth Council – which has ties to conservatives in Saskatchewan – has been targeting the Manitoba NDP and leader Wab Kinew through a series of attack ads through text messages, social media posts, and on billboards. "The attack ads unfortunately come with the territory...

NDP complains to Elections Manitoba about out-of-province conservative group’s campaign ‘interference’

9 June 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ...Manitoba. The billboards show a photo of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, along with Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew. The tag line reads: “Can’t afford these two? Imagine adding Kinew…” JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS The provincial NDP has filed...

Work permit-linked health coverage technicality distressing for pregnant woman who can’t afford prenatal care

9 June 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ...to work, but we’re going to deny you health care, how are we going to attract and keep people in this province?” Lamont added. NDP Leader Wab Kinew has also written letters calling for action from the government on behalf of work-permit holders who’ve reached out to his office, a spokesperson...