Heather Stefanson

Party leader and PC candidate in the Tuxedo Winnipeg race.

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Manitoba’s Stefanson stands firm on ‘very difficult decision’ against landfill search – Winnipeg

21 July 2023

Global News - ...decision not to search a Manitoba landfill for the remains of missing and murdered Indigenous women set off a wave of protests, but Premier Heather Stefanson says she hasn’t changed her stance. Stefanson told Global Winnipeg on Friday that the “difficult” choice was made out of potential safety...

Manitoba premier defends decision to not search landfill for bodies of homicide victims

21 July 2023

CTV - Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says the province’s decision to not search the Prairie Green Landfill is based on safety issues outlined in a feasibility study, despite experts coming forward this week saying the risks could be minimized. On Monday, Indigenous leaders and family members had some of those...

‘Ready-to-move’ child-care centre unveiled in Headingley

21 July 2023

CBC Manitoba - ...be followed by new centres for Oak Bluff, Whitemouth, Stonewall, East Selkirk, Ile des Chênes, Rosenort and Portage la Prairie by October, Premier Heather Stefanson said at a news conference Friday at the Bright Beginnings centre. "This is a game-changer in child-care space expansions to meet rising needs," she...

Manitoba premier to make child-care announcement Friday – Winnipeg

21 July 2023

Global News - ...this page to someone via email Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, alongside the province’s education minister Wayne Ewasko and Winnipeg North MP Kevin Lamoureux, is set to make an announcement about child-care spaces Friday morning. The premier and ministers will be joined by Justin Bova of contractor...

Doctors Manitoba tentative agreement with province aims to retain and recruit more physicians

21 July 2023

My Steinbach - ...is making historic additional investments to retain and recruit more doctors in the middle of a global physician shortage,” said Premier Heather Stefanson. “By working together on a common vision with Doctors Manitoba, these unprecedented investments recognize the critical importance of our...

Being tough on crime tough for PCs to resist – Brandon Sun

21 July 2023

Brandon Sun - ...is enough,’ all individuals and families deserve to feel safe. It’s fundamental to a strong, healthy and growing province.” — Premier Heather Stefanson, November 2022 “Our government is committed to improving public safety by ensuring the justice system has the resources needed to provide a...

Former judge calls on Ottawa to sidestep Manitoba and launch search of landfill for women’s remains

21 July 2023

CBC Manitoba - ...Contois were found at the City of Winnipeg's Brady Road landfill in June 2022. The location of Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe is not known. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson speaks with reporters on July 6, 2023. (Darin Morash/CBC) A spokesperson for Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson's office said the government is...

New agreement between Doctors Manitoba, province considered “landmark” – Winnipeg

20 July 2023

Global News - ...services over the next four years. “These unprecedented investments recognize the critical importance of our physicians,” said Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson. “They will maintain Manitoba’s competitiveness with other jurisdictions while improving access to the vital medical services physicians provide...

Manitoba NDP criticizes awarding of air ambulance contract to private firm with PC ties

20 July 2023

CBC Manitoba - ...of and confidence placed in our medevac services," CEO Mike Pyle said in a statement. The New Democratic Party criticized the deal, noting Premier Heather Stefanson's husband Jason Stefanson worked for EIC and claiming Stefanson has refused to recuse herself from cabinet when decisions were made regarding the...

Liquor distribution centre workers continue job action

20 July 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ...Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. MGEU is calling for wage increases in line with Manitoba MLAs and Premier Heather Stefanson, which start at 3.3 per cent this year, and rise to 3.6 per cent in 2024 and 2024. Union and MLL representatives are scheduled to continue...