Heather Stefanson
Party leader and PC candidate in the Tuxedo Winnipeg race.
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Manitoba’s political parties not doing enough to verify Indigenous identity: Métis lawyer
1 August 2023
CBC Manitoba - ...citizens." Klein 1 of 2 Indigenous MLAs in PC Caucus: Stefanson Shortly after Kevin Klein was elected MLA for Kirkfield Park in December, Premier Heather Stefanson identified him as one of two Indigenous PC caucus MLAs along with Alan Lagimodiere who represents the constituency of Selkirk. "The basis for...
NDP slams hydro surge-pricing plan
1 August 2023
Brandon Sun - ...MLAs, provincial election candidates, and local union leaders gathered outside Hydro headquarters in Winnipeg, where, three days earlier, Premier Heather Stefanson had announced an “energy road map” to navigate growing global demand for the green power Manitoba produces. “The PCs’ surge-pricing plan is...
Kevin Klein défend son identité métisse, mais ne fournit pas de preuve à l’appui
31 July 2023
Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - ...Klein a expliqué qu'il avait supprimé la référence aux Métis parce qu'il ne voulait offenser personne. La première ministre du Manitoba, Heather Stefanson, a estimé que ce n’était pas son rôle de contrôler l’identité métisse du ministre. Dans notre parti, nous ne faisons pas la police de...
Environment minister Kevin Klein still calls himself Métis, but offers no new proof of heritage
31 July 2023
CBC Manitoba - ...who became a tearful as the letter concludes with the allegation the CBC News story caused unrest to the soul of their late mother. WATCH | Premier Heather Stefanson says she won't police Klein's identity: Premier Heather Stefanson deflects questions about Environment Minister Kevin Klein's claim to be Métis...
Three injured in crash at infamous Trans-Canada intersection
31 July 2023
Winnipeg Free Press - ...our work to confirm information and determine what happened. We will provide updates as soon as we are able.” Following the June crash, Premier Heather Stefanson said a safety review of the intersection would be conducted. TIM SMITH / BRANDON SUN The circumstances are eerily similar to the June 15 crash in...
Manitoba liquor workers’ union asking for ‘fair deal’ as strike impacts private sector – Winnipeg
31 July 2023
Global News - ...a mediation process, he noted that both sides are feeling each other out in negotiations. “These things can end at the drop of a hat. It’s upon Heather Stefanson and (her) government to say, ‘Okay, we want to give these workers a fair deal,'” said Ross. “This could end tonight with the stroke of a pen...
‘Your bills should stay low’: NDP decries hydro smart meter plan
31 July 2023
Winnipeg Free Press - ...MLAs, provincial election candidates, and local union leaders gathered outside Hydro headquarters in Winnipeg, where, three days earlier, Premier Heather Stefanson had announced an “energy road map” to navigate growing global demand for the green power Manitoba produces. MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE...
Cabinet minister stands by Métis heritage claim
31 July 2023
Winnipeg Free Press - ...Klein, a rising star in Premier Heather Stefanson’s cabinet, was emotional and defiant as he stood by his claim of being Métis — but offered no proof — after his cultural identity was challenged by a media report Monday. “It’s unfortunate that government-funded media wanted to take that...
Cabinet minister who’s said he’s Metis, on a personal journey about his family
31 July 2023
CTV - ...being Metis from his online biographies. But the Manitoba government cabinet web page still listed him Monday as "a proud Metis Canadian." Premier Heather Stefanson said she would discuss the issue with Klein but defended him. "In our party, we don't police people's identity," she said. "Minister Klein does an...
Manitoba cabinet minister who’s said he’s Metis, on a personal journey about his family
31 July 2023
CTV - ...being Metis from his online biographies. But the Manitoba government cabinet web page still listed him Monday as "a proud Metis Canadian." Premier Heather Stefanson said she would discuss the issue with Klein but defended him. "In our party, we don't police people's identity," she said. "Minister Klein does an...