News Articles | 2019 Manitoba Election

Cabinet minister, Tory MLA vaccine holdouts Winnipeg Free Press - July 22, 2021

A Manitoba cabinet minister can’t attend a Winnipeg Blue Bombers game, eat at an indoor restaurant or watch a movie in a theatre. A Manitoba cabinet minister can’t attend a Winnipeg Blue Bombers game, eat at an indoor restaurant or watch a movie in a theatre. Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler hasn't been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and neither has Seine River MLA Janice Morley-Lecomte, the Free Press has learned. Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler hasn't been fully vaccinated. (Daniel Crump / Winnipeg Free Press)Alan Lagimodiere, minister of Indigenous reconciliation and northern relations, had not answered until Thursday, when he said he’s had both doses.

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Ron Schuler, Janice Morley-Lecomte, Shannon Martin, Alan Lagimodiere, Audrey Gordon, Eileen Clarke, Uzoma Asagwara

Morden faces supply dilemma as usage restrictions loom across parched Manitoba Winnipeg Free Press - July 22, 2021

...water use, as the province copes with some of the lowest levels in its history. "We are in a serious, low-water situation," Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler said at a news conference Thursday. "If dry conditions persist and strain continues on the rivers and reservoirs' water levels, the minister of...

Mentions: Ron Schuler, Sarah Guillemard

La ventilation dans les écoles manitobaines préoccupe le Nouveau Parti démocratique | Coronavirus Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - July 22, 2021

...à cause de cette question de la ventilation dans les salles de classe , a-t-elle souligné. Le parti propose certaines mesures au gouvernement de Brian Pallister pour améliorer rapidement la circulation de l’air, dont la mise en place d’une norme de dioxyde de carbone à la grandeur de la province. La...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister

Manitoba opposition calls on province to beef up ventilation in schools before students return CTV - July 22, 2021

...opposition wants to see the province beef up ventilation in schools before children return to the classroom in September. On Thursday, NDP Leader Wab Kinew called on the province to proactively increase ventilation in classrooms. "Investing in ventilation will help ensure that kids who are too young to...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Dougald Lamont

Federal, provincial governments announce relief programs for drought-stricken Manitoba farmers CBC Manitoba - July 22, 2021

...on a tour of the region on Wednesday. The tour included Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman MP James Bezan, Burrows MLA Diljeet Brar, and River Heights MLA Jon Gerrard. The RM is home to many Manitoba cattle farmers, and the council arranged to show politicians first-hand what the dry and hot weather had done. ...

Mentions: Diljeet Brar, Ron Schuler, Jon Gerrard

Kinew raises safety concerns about ventilation in Manitoba schools Winnipeg Free Press - July 22, 2021

...indoor environments with varying standards of ventilation with still no plan, no funds to make needed upgrades." On Thursday, Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew called on government to implement a standard for air quality in schools and to check whether classroom environments meet that standard. "We’ve...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Cliff Cullen

Letters, July 22 Winnipeg Free Press - July 22, 2021

...our city. Mayor Brian Bowman, are you aware? Rennie Bodi Winnipeg Flim-flam on mental health Re: Province to make mental health plan (July 20) Audrey Gordon, minister of mental health, wellness and recovery, tries to sell yet another delay in taking action to address the alarming gaps in mental-health...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere, Audrey Gordon

‘Crisis point’ of ICU nurse vacancy rates coincided with out-of-province COVID patient transfers Winnipeg Free Press - July 21, 2021

...nearly one quarter of full-time equivalent critical care nursing positions were unfilled, according to information provided by Health Minister Heather Stefanson to the NDP and shared with media Wednesday. Over a three-week span in May and June, 57 Manitobans were transported to out-of-province ICUs; 12...

Mentions: Heather Stefanson, Uzoma Asagwara

Pallister faces tough questions, but when will he resurface? Winnipeg Free Press - July 21, 2021

...is quite sure when Premier Brian Pallister is going to appear again in public but when he does, it's going to make for a seminal moment in his political career. Nobody is quite sure when Premier Brian Pallister is going to appear again in public but when he does, it's going to make for a seminal moment in...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Alan Lagimodiere, Sarah Guillemard, Eileen Clarke

Nursing vacancies a lingering problem in Manitoba, NDP says, as government lauds recruitment plan CBC Manitoba - July 21, 2021

...what nurses and other critics have been declaring for the last few years: the nursing shortage in Manitoba has become a chronic problem. NDP Leader Wab Kinew accused the Tory government Wednesday of failing to learn its lesson from a pandemic that overwhelmed Manitoba's hospitals. "For the past year and...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Uzoma Asagwara

Manitoba NDP calls on government to fill ICU nursing positions amid high vacancy rates CTV - July 21, 2021

...system that is strong enough to deal with the regular strain that we have, plus the continued presence of COVID later this year." NDP Health Critic Uzoma Asagwara said the PC government has failed to invest in health-care during the pandemic. "Seeing these huge vacancy numbers in regards to ICU, is it...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Heather Stefanson, Uzoma Asagwara

Tory MLA’s silence on vaccination status speaks volumes in rural riding Winnipeg Free Press - July 21, 2021

...to know the same of elected officials. "People should know. Don’t you think people should know?" Gobeil wouldn’t go so far as to say Premier Brian Pallister should remove Schuler from Tory cabinet or caucus, but the premier should "have a chat with him" about his vaccination silence. In Oakbank, Shear...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Ron Schuler, Janice Morley-Lecomte

Interlake livestock producers sound alarm amid disastrous drought in Manitoba CTV - July 21, 2021

...all dry,” Dyck said. “When we get to the yard, you can see the grass — it’s like pavement.” Conservative MP James Bezan, Liberal MLA Jon Gerrard and NDP MLA Diljeet Brar were in attendance and joined organizers on a tour of the area. The politicians told attendees they’re pushing...

Mentions: Diljeet Brar, Jon Gerrard

‘Eroding local democracy’: Winnipeg mayor, councillors take on province over Bill 64 – Winnipeg Global News - July 21, 2021

...as part of the ongoing battle over education in Manitoba. At a press conference called to give an update on the plans June 14, Education Minister Cliff Cullen accused opposition groups like the Manitoba NDP, the Manitoba School Boards Association and the leadership of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society of...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Cliff Cullen

TORY TURMOIL: Former Manitoba cabinet minister says she was offered and rejected appointment Winnipeg Sun - July 21, 2021

...government committee. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Eileen Clarke was listed Tuesday as a new member of the provincial Treasury Board, which oversees government spending. The appointment was posted on a government...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere, Sarah Guillemard, Eileen Clarke

Former Manitoba Cabinet Minister Gets Key Government Appointment, Rejects It ChrisD - July 21, 2021

...Lambert, The Canadian Press WINNIPEG — A former Manitoba cabinet minister who quit her post in the wake of controversial comments by Premier Brian Pallister says she was offered, and rejected, an appointment to a powerful government committee. Eileen Clarke was listed Tuesday as a new member of the...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere, Sarah Guillemard, Eileen Clarke

Former Manitoba Indigenous relations minister gets key government appointment, rejects it – Winnipeg Global News - July 21, 2021

...this page to someone via email Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister appointed former cabinet minister Eileen Clarke to a powerful financial-oversight committee only to have Clarke reject the position. Clarke says she was not aware of her appointment to the provincial Treasury Board, which oversees government...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Eileen Clarke

More turmoil for the Manitoba government Winnipeg Free Press - July 21, 2021

...boards quit last week, saying they could not support the government's take on Canadian history. Clarke's replacement in Indigenous relations, Alan Lagimodiere, stirred up more controversy within an hour of being appointed to cabinet last week by saying some of the intentions behind residential schools were...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere, Sarah Guillemard, Eileen Clarke

Internationally educated nurses rush for chance to be licensed in Manitoba The Graphic Leader - July 21, 2021

...determine the best path forward to establish meaningful careers within Manitoba’s health-care system,” said Health and Seniors Care Minister Heather Stefanson. “Seeing the response so far, we are hopeful many of these applicants will qualify for funding and other supports so they can be able to provide...

Mentions: Heather Stefanson, Jon Reyes

L’ancienne ministre Eileen Clarke refuse de siéger au Conseil du Trésor du Manitoba Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - July 21, 2021

...ministre Eileen Clarke ne siégera pas au Conseil du trésor, poste auquel le gouvernement de Brian Pallister vient de la nommer. La ministre démissionnaire, qui était notamment responsable des Relations avec les Autochtones, refuse cette nomination, disant que personne n’a pris la peine de la...

Mentions: Scott Johnston, Brian Pallister, James Teitsma, Alan Lagimodiere, Josh Guenter, Eileen Clarke

Former Indigenous relations minister rejects Treasury Board appointment, now gov’t says it was an error CBC Manitoba - July 21, 2021

...of Pallister's MLAs have chosen to make clear their opposition to residential schools while seemingly criticizing their boss. Families Minister Rochelle Squires said she is "deeply troubled by recent events and comments" and Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard wrote on Twitter she could not...

Mentions: Robert Brown, Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Alan Lagimodiere, Sarah Guillemard, Eileen Clarke

Freeman, Braves spoil Darvish’s return, beat Padres 2-1 Winnipeg Free Press - July 20, 2021

Freeman made it 2-1 by taking Darvish deep over the wall in left field with an opposite-field shot, his 22nd homer. Alex Dickerson and Mike Yastrzemski each hit a two-run homer for San Francisco. Abreu connected off Hansel Robles (3-5) shortly after the Twins seized their first lead in the top half on a two-run homer by Jorge Polanco off reliever Ryan Burr. CUBS 7, CARDINALS 6ST. LOUIS (AP) — Javier Baez and Ian Happ triggered a six-run rally in the ninth inning and Chicago beat St. Louis. Moore put them ahead with a two-out, two-run homer.

Mentions: Andrew Taylor, Andrew Smith

Reckoning with Canada’s colonial past Winnipeg Free Press - July 20, 2021

...feelings; for others, it obviously did not. "This is not the path forward for our province, or for reconciliation," said Manitoba Justice Minister Cameron Friesen, to which he added "accountability matters a lot." Easy for him to say. For his part, Premier Brian Pallister said "the people who came here to...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Cameron Friesen

Newly-appointed Lagimodiere embroiled in controversy The Manitoban (UofM) - July 20, 2021

...times of grieving and suffering over the [Indian residential school] system and the graves of our children.” Manitoba’s Liberal Party leader Dougald Lamont also condemned Lagimodiere’s comments. “It is shocking for a minister to go up there and run his mouth, say a bunch of things that are frankly...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Dougald Lamont, Alan Lagimodiere

Province announces 36 new cases Tuesday, six tickets issued for COVID violations Winnipeg Sun - July 20, 2021

...yet, but your article continues below. Article content “We are pleased to see a decline in enforcement ticket numbers,” said Justice Minister Cameron Friesen in an email. “With increased compliance and eased restrictions, Manitobans are able gather indoors and outdoors, participate in religious...

Mentions: Jon Reyes, Reg Helwer, Cameron Friesen

COVID-19 testing now available at Winnipeg airport CTV - July 20, 2021

...by air will now have easy access to a COVID-19 test. On Tuesday, Central Services Minister Reg Helwer and Economic Development and Jobs Minister Jon Reyes announced that COVID-19 testing is now available at the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International airport. The testing site is located on...

Mentions: Jon Reyes, Reg Helwer

Pallister’s racism is becoming increasingly apparent The Manitoban (UofM) - July 20, 2021

...history by the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba puts forward a compelling argument that it should be July instead. On July 7, Premier Brian Pallister opened a press conference with mention of the toppling of two statues on legislative grounds during a July 1 march in memory of residential school...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere, Eileen Clarke

Manitoba Indigenous leaders decry minister, provincial government for residential schools comments Thompson Citizen - July 20, 2021

...to perpetuate it today,” Dumas said. Dumas also made it clear he is no longer interested in speaking with or working with Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister, because of how frustrated he has been with their conversations in the past. “I give him every opportunity to have meaningful dialogue, we bring...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

Indigenous Leaders Say Manitoba Government Must Change Its Ways or Resign ChrisD - July 20, 2021

...which represents 26 northern First Nations, stood alongside others on the steps of the legislature Monday as fallout continued from Premier Brian Pallister’s remarks about Canadian history. “Today, we are not here to topple any statues. We are here to topple a government that is racist, a...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Shannon Martin, Alan Lagimodiere, Sarah Guillemard

Province to make mental health plan Winnipeg Free Press - July 20, 2021

...palliative care, and mental health and addictions. "Manitobans need treatment now, not another round of bureaucratic reshuffling," Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont said in an email. "This is a plan to plan to have a plan, when the PCs are sitting on $400-million in federal health funds." However, Gordon said...

Mentions: Bernadette Smith, Dougald Lamont, Audrey Gordon

PC MLAs break ranks over minister’s controversial comments The Graphic Leader - July 20, 2021

...Conservative caucus in the aftermath of controversial comments made by newly-minted Minister of Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Alan Lagimodiere. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. PC MLAs break ranks over minister's controversial comments Back to...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

Blaine Pedersen Retires From Cabinet, Focusing On Midland To Finish Out Political Career Pembina Valley Online - July 20, 2021

Midland MLA Blaine Pedersen announced his retirement from our provincial cabinet last week. He made the announcement shortly after the Premier Brian Pallister's mini-cabinet shuffle on Thursday. Going back to the 2019 election, Pedersen says he knew then it was going to be his last election. "I told the...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Blaine Pedersen

Letters, July 20 Winnipeg Free Press - July 20, 2021

...like his boss — is way out of his depth (Opinion, July 16) Columnist Niigaan Sinclair comments on opposition leader Wab Kinew’s interruption of Alan Lagimodiere’s press conference, wherein the new Indigenous minister made some comments that were not politically correct. Sinclair wrote "Kinew was not acting...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Alan Lagimodiere

Renfroe’s slam leads 6 HRs as Red Sox rout Blue Jays 13-4 Winnipeg Free Press - July 20, 2021

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Hunter Renfroe hit a grand slam, Kiké Hernández drove in three runs with two homers and the Boston Red Sox snapped a two-game losing streak with a 13-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. Martinez broke out of a slump with four hits as the Red Sox improved their AL-leading road record to 29-19. Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta (8-4) allowed four runs on 11 hits and two walks while recording four strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. Tyler Naquin drove in four runs for the Reds with five hits, including a tying single in the 10th. Carlson and Paul Goldschmidt hit home runs in the sixth, the fourth time this season the Cardinals hit back-to-back homers.

Mentions: Joshua McNeil, Jeff Anderson, Andrew Smith, Jon Reyes

Indigenous leaders accuse provincial government of ‘racist, political propaganda, gaslighting’ Winnipeg Free Press - July 19, 2021

...grand chiefs are calling on Premier Brian Pallister to resign, as his party tries to quell frustration over ahistorical residential-school comments he and his new Indigenous reconciliation minister have made. Manitoba’s grand chiefs are calling on Premier Brian Pallister to resign, as his party...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere, Eileen Clarke

Chiefs say Manitoba government must change its ways or resign APTN Manitoba - July 19, 2021

...and abilities they would need to fit into society as it moved forward,” he said. Those comments were quickly denounced by Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew. “I am an honorary witness for the truth and reconciliation commission, I listened to the stories of the survivors, and I cannot accept you...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Shannon Martin, Alan Lagimodiere, Sarah Guillemard

Indigenous leaders call out minister, gov’t over defence of residential schools Winnipeg Sun - July 19, 2021

...to perpetuate it today,” Dumas said. Dumas also made it clear he is no longer interested in speaking with or working with Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister, because of how frustrated he has been with their conversations in the past. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

Des Premières Nations dénoncent la « propagande politique raciste » de la province Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - July 19, 2021

...représentants de Premières Nations dénoncent des commentaires récents du premier ministre Brian Pallister et de son ministre Alan Lagimodiere, dont ils réclament la démission. Les chefs du Sommet des Nations souveraines du traité no 5, organisme qui représente les 40 Premières Nations visées par ce...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere, Eileen Clarke

Reconciliation not possible with Pallister leading the Tories, says outgoing economic development board member Winnipeg Sun - July 19, 2021

...comments on Friday were the “final straw,” he added he had been considering stepping down for some time because of his frustration with Premier Brian Pallister and the PC government, when it comes to how they deal with Indigenous issues and communities. Advertisement Story continues below This...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

Les Manitobains consultés en vue du futur plan provincial en santé mentale Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - July 19, 2021

...de cinq ans pour le tout nouveau ministère de la Santé mentale. Pour ce faire, il consultera la population dès cet été, annonce la ministre, Audrey Gordon. L'annonce a eu lieu lundi dans le jardin de l’organisme NorWest Coop Community Health, qui comprend un lieu d’activités pour les jeunes de 12...

Mentions: Dougald Lamont, Audrey Gordon

Indigenous leaders say Manitoba government must change its ways or resign CTV - July 19, 2021

...but to build communities, churches and businesses. His Indigenous relations minister quit her cabinet post two days later and her replacement, Alan Lagimodiere, stirred up more anger by defending some of the intent behind residential schools. Lagimodiere has since issued an apology, and Sette says the...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

Manitoba builds on mental health services by developing five-year action plan Winnipeg Sun - July 19, 2021

...below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content In a statement on Monday, Manitoba Liberal leader Dougald Lamont accused the province of putting off meaningful action on mental health. He said thousands of Manitobans are in emotional crisis, adding Gordon’s...

Mentions: Bernadette Smith, Dougald Lamont, Audrey Gordon

Indigenous leaders denounce Manitoba government Winnipeg Free Press - July 19, 2021

...have also made their thoughts known. Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard, Families Minister Rochelle Squires and Tory backbencher Shannon Martin posted separate social media messages last week that said residential schools were designed to eliminate Indigenous culture. "I will never stand...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Shannon Martin, Alan Lagimodiere, Sarah Guillemard

Province reports high demand in applications for internationally educated nurses to receive licensing support My Steinbach - July 19, 2021

...determine the best path forward to establish meaningful careers within Manitoba’s health-care system,” said Health and Seniors Care Minister Heather Stefanson. “Seeing the response so far, we are hopeful many of these applicants will qualify for funding and other supports so they can be able to provide...

Mentions: Heather Stefanson, Jon Reyes

Internationally educated nurses rush for chance to be licensed in Manitoba Winnipeg Sun - July 19, 2021

...beneficial this new initiative will be for all Manitobans, our health-care system and our economy,” said Economic Development and Jobs Minister Jon Reyes Reyes. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content With the 1,210...

Mentions: Heather Stefanson, Jon Reyes

First Nations leaders to present action plan directed at province’s views on residential schools CBC Manitoba - July 19, 2021

...representatives are meeting at the steps of the Manitoba legislature on Monday as the backlash continues over controversial comments by Premier Brian Pallister and cabinet minister Alan Lagimodiere. The Summit of Treaty 5 Sovereign Nations (STFSN) says in a news release it intends to unveil an action plan...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere, Eileen Clarke

Free Press Head Start for July 19 Winnipeg Free Press - July 19, 2021

...men have since quit their positions on provincial economic development boards because of the “rewriting of Canadian history” by Premier Brian Pallister’s government. A protest was held at the legislature this weekend to criticize Pallister and Lagimodiere’s controversial comments and oppose Bill...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

Manitoba Government is ‘Rewriting History,’ Former Senior Bureaucrat Says ChrisD - July 19, 2021

...idea that Indigenous and non-Indigenous people often worked together to build Canada. Two days later, Indigenous and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke quit her cabinet post. She said many Manitobans are disappointed with their representatives, and added that she and other cabinet ministers had not...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Shannon Martin, Alan Lagimodiere, Sarah Guillemard, Eileen Clarke

Free Press Head Start for July 19 Winnipeg Free Press - July 19, 2021

...schools” on the steps of the provincial legislature later this morning. Niigaan Sinclair’s latest column is on a phone call he received from Alan Lagimodiere, who issued an apology after comments he made about residential schools when he was introduced as Indigenous and northern relations minister. Two...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

When trustees disappear, who will notice? Winnipeg Free Press - July 19, 2021

...astounding 31 straight years, but she has rejected all interview requests, because the system says it’s not about her. Now that Education Minister Cliff Cullen is ending Bloomfield’s run, who will rally to save her, when people don’t know her? Derek Dabee declared he’d be different if elected to...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Cliff Cullen

The ‘vocal minority’ is getting louder Winnipeg Free Press - July 19, 2021

...numbers that would land them in the opposition benches if an election were held today, much of the blame for the flagging fortunes of Premier Brian Pallister and his government is being assigned to the uneven and twice-catastrophic response to the COVID-19 pandemic. But make no mistake — Bill 64’s...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Cliff Cullen

Minister trying to atone Winnipeg Free Press - July 19, 2021

...factually incorrect, preposterous and offensive comments surrounding residential schools just minutes after being inserted into the role by Premier Brian Pallister." I’m used to positive and negative comments on things I write but this call is different. "I want to apologize to you personally for things I...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

Manitoba government is ‘rewriting history,’ former senior bureaucrat says CTV - July 18, 2021

...and added that she and other cabinet ministers had not been listened to. Pallister appointed a replacement for Clarke last Thursday -- Alan Lagimodiere, who created more controversy within an hour of being sworn in. Lagimodiere defended some of the intentions behind residential schools and said they...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Shannon Martin, Alan Lagimodiere, Sarah Guillemard, Eileen Clarke

Escobar HR, single lead Nats past Padres in series finale Winnipeg Free Press - July 18, 2021

Framber Valdez (5-2) yielded four runs and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings, striking out four and walking two. Ohtani added to his major league-leading home run total in the ninth inning, hitting his first since the All-Star break. Hector Neris pitched the ninth inning for his 12th save. Kolby Allard (2-6) allowed five runs, seven hits and a walk over 5 1/3 innings. Happ (5-5) took the loss, giving up seven runs on 11 hits and a walk in seven innings.

Mentions: Andrew Taylor, Nick Brown, Jeff Anderson, Andrew Smith, Jeffrey Anderson

Manitoba government is ‘rewriting history,’ former senior bureaucrat says Winnipeg Sun - July 18, 2021

...has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content “Residential schools were designed to erase a culture.” Families Minister Rochelle Squires said she was troubled by “recent events and comments” although she refused to elaborate. Tory backbencher Shannon Martin said he wanted to clear...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Shannon Martin, Alan Lagimodiere, Sarah Guillemard, Eileen Clarke

Manitoba government is ‘rewriting history,’ former senior bureaucrat says – Winnipeg Global News - July 18, 2021

...Guillemard posted on Twitter. “Residential schools were designed to erase a culture.” Story continues below advertisement Families Minister Rochelle Squires said she was troubled by “recent events and comments” although she refused to elaborate. Tory backbencher Shannon Martin said he wanted to...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Shannon Martin, Alan Lagimodiere, Sarah Guillemard, Eileen Clarke

2 Indigenous men on Manitoba PC-appointed boards quit over ministers’ comments CBC Manitoba - July 18, 2021

...cabinet ministers had not been listened to. Resignations come after tumultuous week Pallister appointed a replacement for Clarke last Thursday — Alan Lagimodiere, who created more controversy within an hour of being sworn in. Lagimodiere defended some of the intentions behind residential schools and said they...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Shannon Martin, Alan Lagimodiere, Sarah Guillemard, Eileen Clarke

More resignations follow premier’s remarks Winnipeg Free Press - July 18, 2021

...idea that Indigenous and non-Indigenous people often worked together to build Canada. Two days later, Indigenous and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke quit her cabinet post. She said many Manitobans are disappointed with their representatives, and added that she and other cabinet ministers had not...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Shannon Martin, Alan Lagimodiere, Sarah Guillemard, Eileen Clarke

Here’s a look at Brian Pallister’s full comments on Canada Day statue toppling — and what he’s said since CBC Manitoba - July 18, 2021

...first minister of Indigenous reconciliation and northern relations. Minutes after he was sworn in, Lagimodiere was called out by NDP Leader Wab Kinew for saying residential schools were designed to give Indigenous children skills to fit into society. 40:25 Reporter: Now, Mr. Premier, you said...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere, Eileen Clarke

Teachers speak out against ‘whitewashing history’ Winnipeg Free Press - July 17, 2021

...that sparked more than a week of outcry across Manitoba, first from premier Brian Pallister and then from incoming Indigenous relations minister Alan Lagimodiere, the first reaction the teacher felt was disgust, and also frustration, but not shock. When Chantal Shivanna Ramraj heard the comments that sparked...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

‘IT’S NOT HISTORY’: Rally at Legislature protests residential school system, Bill 64 Winnipeg Sun - July 17, 2021

...Act while calling for the resignations of Premier Brian Pallister and newly-appointed Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Minister Alan Lagimodiere. “When we’re talking about the residential schools and we’re talking about the genocide of Indigenous people, it’s not history. I’m barely...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

‘Everybody else needs this education’: Rally held against residential schools and Bill 64 CTV - July 17, 2021

...to protest against inaccuracies on residential school history and Bill 64. The rally was planned after the new Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Alan Lagimodiere said in a Thursday press conference that the architects of residential schools thought they were doing the right thing. Organizer of the rally and...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Alan Lagimodiere, Cliff Cullen

Protesters rally for Lagimodiere, Pallister resignations after residential school comments – Winnipeg Global News - July 17, 2021

...a country and since, didn’t come here to destroy anything. They came here to build. They came to build better.” 1:45 Dr. Alan Lagimodiere and Wab Kinew on Residential Schools Dr. Alan Lagimodiere and Wab Kinew on Residential...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Alan Lagimodiere

Manitoba officials’ latest comments example of why Bill 64 should be scrapped, protesters say CBC Manitoba - July 17, 2021

...which he later stood by, led to the resignation of his Indigenous relations minister, Eileen Clarke, who was later replaced by backbench MLA Alan Lagimodiere as the new minister of Indigenous reconciliation. Lagimodiere immediately sparked criticism when he said the people who ran residential schools...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere, Cliff Cullen, Eileen Clarke

SAD ANNIVERSARY: Families of missing and murdered seek answers to what happened Winnipeg Sun - July 17, 2021

...same response. Every call should be considered critical.” Photo by Kevin King / Winnipeg Sun And Smith’s colleague and long-time friend NDP MLA Nahanni Fontaine, who is the NDP spokesperson for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people, said there needs to be a far better realization...

Mentions: Bernadette Smith, Nahanni Fontaine

Manitoba Indigenous minister’s residential school remarks an opportunity, some say – Winnipeg Global News - July 17, 2021

...much-needed dialogue about Canada’s history. While Winnipeg-based Indigenous activist Michael Redhead Champagne was shocked and outraged by what Alan Lagimodiere said, in a way, he says he was also glad to hear it. Read more: Manitoba opposition leader confronts new Indigenous minister over residential...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere, Eileen Clarke

Letters, July 17 Winnipeg Free Press - July 17, 2021

...or force Brian Pallister’s retirement to the Costa Rican sun resort. I wonder who’s waiting in the wings? Cameron Friesen, Kelvin Goertzen, Ron Schuler, Heather Stefanson? Or maybe even one from outside the southern region? Oh, never mind, there aren’t any PCs in the other 75 per cent of Manitoba....

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Heather Stefanson, Ron Schuler, Kelvin Goertzen, Cameron Friesen, Eileen Clarke

AL East-leading Red Sox beat short-handed Yankees 4-0 Winnipeg Free Press - July 16, 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — Eduardo Rodriguez shut down the short-handed Yankees into the sixth inning, Christian Arroyo and J.D. Martinez homered and the Boston Red Sox beat their rivals 4-0 on Friday night with New York missing slugger Aaron Judge and five others due to a coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK (AP) — Eduardo Rodriguez shut down the short-handed Yankees into the sixth inning, Christian Arroyo and J.D. Martinez homered and the Boston Red Sox beat their rivals 4-0 on Friday night with New York missing slugger Aaron Judge and five others due to a coronavirus outbreak. Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward hit a two-run homer, All-Star Kris Bryant had a solo shot and Patrick Wisdom added another for Chicago.

Mentions: Andrew Taylor, Jason Smith, Andrew Smith, Andrew Frank

‘Sincerest apologies’: Manitoba’s Indigenous relations minister says his residential school comments were wrong CTV - July 16, 2021

...backlash from Manitoba's opposition leader Wab Kinew, along with a number of Indigenous leaders in the province. Now, Manitoba's Families Minister Rochelle Squires has released a statement saying she wants to live in a country brave enough to accept the awful truth of what happened. “Therefore I am deeply...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Alan Lagimodiere, Audrey Gordon, Eileen Clarke

Clarke can do no wrong in Gladstone Winnipeg Free Press - July 16, 2021

...where, it seems, most residents are willing to stand beside her. The Progressive Conservative MLA for Agassiz resigned her cabinet post as Premier Brian Pallister's minister of Indigenous and northern relations a week ago, two days after he ignited a firestorm with remarks defending European settlers' actions...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Eileen Clarke

Manitoba government again dealing with fallout from premier’s history comments – Winnipeg Global News - July 16, 2021

...apology as the government continues to deal with the fallout from Premier Brian Pallister’s remarks on Canadian history. In a prepared statement, Alan Lagimodiere says he sincerely apologizes for his words and asks for forgiveness. Read more: Manitoba opposition leader confronts new Indigenous minister over...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Shannon Martin, Alan Lagimodiere, Eileen Clarke

Anger bubbles up in Tory ranks over Pallister’s authoritarian rule Winnipeg Free Press - July 16, 2021

...Premier Brian Pallister’s government is on the brink of a revolt because of his rigid ideology and strict governing style in which he is always in charge. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister’s government is on the brink of a revolt because of his rigid ideology and strict governing style in which he is...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Shannon Martin, Alan Lagimodiere, Audrey Gordon, Eileen Clarke

Reconciliation minister — like his boss — is way out of his depth Winnipeg Free Press - July 16, 2021

...factually incorrect, preposterous and offensive comments surrounding residential schools just minutes after being inserted into the role by Premier Brian Pallister. Asked by reporters if he supported Pallister’s recent comments that European settlers "didn’t come here to destroy anything. They came to...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

A rather inauspicious ministerial debut Winnipeg Free Press - July 16, 2021

...is quite likely that Alan Lagimodiere, Manitoba’s newly appointed minister of Indigenous reconciliation and northern relations, had never heard of the term “honorary witness” before this week. You can be sure he is familiar with it now. It is quite likely that Alan Lagimodiere, Manitoba’s newly...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

Tory MLAs’ only chance for survival is to kick out Pallister now Winnipeg Free Press - July 16, 2021

...MLAs would have to start leaving cabinet and/or caucus to signal their dissatisfaction with their leader, as former Indigenous affairs minister Eileen Clarke did last week. What would they have to lose? Not much. Whatever political price they may pay (if any) for sticking their necks out now would be...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Eileen Clarke

PC MLAs break ranks over minister’s controversial comments Winnipeg Sun - July 16, 2021

...and one another and they built them with dedication and with pride and so we must dedicate ourselves to building yet again.” On Wednesday, Eileen Clarke, who held Lagimodiere’s position since the Progressive Conservatives were elected in 2016, resigned from cabinet after Pallister fell under the...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Shannon Martin, Alan Lagimodiere, Audrey Gordon, Eileen Clarke

Manitoba Indigenous reconciliation minister offers ‘sincerest apologies’ over residential schools remarks CBC Manitoba - July 16, 2021

...Manitoba provincial politics that saw Lagimodiere's predecessor, MLA Eileen Clarke, resign from her cabinet post following remarks made by Premier Brian Pallister suggesting that the colonization of Canada was done with good intentions. Earlier Friday, Families Minister Rochelle Squires said she was "deeply...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Alan Lagimodiere, Eileen Clarke

At least one member of Manitoba cabinet not vaccinated Winnipeg Free Press - July 16, 2021

...Two who sit in cabinet have not answered multiple emails and voicemails: Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler and Indigenous Reconciliation Minister Alan Lagimodiere. The PC cabinet, Schuler’s Springfield-Ritchot constituency office and Lagimodiere’s Selkirk office all ignored queries this week. ...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Ron Schuler, Janice Morley-Lecomte, Alan Lagimodiere

Province tabs funds for additional mental health crisis beds, staff Winnipeg Free Press - July 16, 2021

...them, helping to free up resources in our emergency departments where individuals in crisis often present themselves." NDP mental health critic Bernadette Smith said the funding will help, but it doesn’t make up for health-care cuts. "We know that the pandemic has dramatically increased the need for...

Mentions: Bernadette Smith, Audrey Gordon

La ministre Squires « profondément troublée » par des propos sur la réconciliation Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - July 16, 2021

...que les gens devraient toujours pouvoir dire ce qu’ils ont sur le cœur, et c'est ce qu'il a fait , a-t-elle déclaré. Le député conservateur Shannon Martin (McPhillips) a publié un message sur Twitter vendredi. Il y affirme qu'il ne devrait pas y avoir de confusion au sujet des écoles résidentielles...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Shannon Martin, Alan Lagimodiere, Audrey Gordon, Eileen Clarke

Winnipeg mayor rips Tory MLA for residential school comments Winnipeg Sun - July 16, 2021

.../ Winnipeg Sun Article content Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman and two Winnipeg city councillors are voicing their disappointment over comments made by Alan Lagimodiere, MLA for Selkirk and Manitoba’s new minister of Indigenous reconciliation and northern relations, regarding Canada’s former Indigenous...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Alan Lagimodiere

Manitoba families minister ‘deeply troubled’ by recent comments, reflecting on her role in reconciliation CBC Manitoba - July 16, 2021

...committed to reconciliation after her government's new Indigenous reconciliation minister came under fire for comments about residential schools. Rochelle Squires said that as a Canadian and a provincial cabinet minister — and also someone whose grandson is Indigenous — she cares deeply about...

Mentions: Rochelle Squires, Eileen Clarke

‘APPALLING and REPREHENSIBLE’: First Nations leaders condemn Indigenous minister’s opening remarks Winnipeg Sun - July 16, 2021

...advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content That comment led to a dramatic moment when Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew walked up to the podium and challenged the minister during the press conference. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) Grand Chief Garrison...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Alan Lagimodiere

Les propos du ministre Lagimodiere mettent l’équipe de Brian Pallister en difficulté Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - July 16, 2021

...juge aussi que dès son premier jour, Alan Lagimodiere a montré qu’il était d’accord avec certaines déclarations passées du premier ministre Brian Pallister. Ce n’est pas de cette façon que vous voulez commencer à un nouveau poste , dit-elle. Mary Agnes Welch, partenaire chez l’institut de sondage...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Alan Lagimodiere, Eileen Clarke

Manitoba parks to host pop-up clinics for COVID-19 vaccinations My Steinbach - July 16, 2021

...immunization goal and really meet people where they already are, at our campgrounds enjoying the summer,” said Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard. “I encourage people to take advantage of the last few days of our free Manitoba Parks entry this week, get outside to enjoy the sunshine and get...

Mentions: Heather Stefanson, Sarah Guillemard

MMF President disturbed by Minister’s residential school comments Steinbach Online - July 16, 2021

...residential schools were designed to give skills and abilities to Indigenous children but is disappointed it came from a Metis person, Minister Dr. Alan Lagimodiere. "It is very disappointing for me to see one of my Metis citizens really bow down to somebody else's (way of) how they see the world. That is...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Alan Lagimodiere, Eileen Clarke

Political experts say Manitoba PCs will have a hard time recovering from residential school blunder CBC Manitoba - July 16, 2021

...experts say Alan Lagimodiere and the Progressive Conservatives will have a tough time restoring their public image following Thursday morning's blunder at the Manitoba legislature. Minutes after he was sworn in as minister of Indigenous reconciliation and northern relations, Lagimodiere said those who...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere, Eileen Clarke

Letters, July 16 Winnipeg Free Press - July 16, 2021

...of Manitoba. Raymond Muller, Winnipeg Keep Clarke, remove premier Re: Praising colonists costs Pallister cabinet minister (July 15) As far as Eileen Clarke’s resignation as Manitoba’s Indigenous and northern affairs minister is concerned, the wrong person resigned. It should have been Brian...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Eileen Clarke

Drought Relief Support Top Priority For New Ag Minister Pembina Valley Online - July 16, 2021

...the province's new agriculture minister Ralph Eichler will be to develop drought relief support for hard-hit farmers and ranchers. Eichler replaces Blaine Pedersen, who announced his retirement from cabinet on Thursday. Eichler commented on the drought situation. "We need to partner with the federal...

Mentions: Blaine Pedersen, Ralph Eichler

‘Gang of One’ cracks Pallister’s iron fist Winnipeg Free Press - July 15, 2021

...no immediate signs other MLAs or ministers are willing to follow Clarke into the ranks of the friendly dissident. Now-former agriculture minister Blaine Pedersen was also shuffled out of cabinet Thursday, although it was to facilitate a long-planned retirement from politics this fall. Will others follow? Up...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Blaine Pedersen, Eileen Clarke

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