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Winners of recent Manitoba elections have seen sizable majority governments – Winnipeg Global News
2 October 2023
...the largest majority in Manitoba in a century. Selinger announces his resignation as NDP leader on election night, and is succeeded in 2017 by Wab Kinew. Progressive Conservatives, 2019 View image in full screen Then Manitoba PC leader and premier Brian Pallister celebrates winning the Manitoba...
Province sold more social housing units to the private sector than it created over past 7 years CBC Manitoba
2 October 2023
...homelessness strategy, which he called the first of its kind. The PC government's homelessness strategy, announced in February by Families Minister Rochelle Squires, who is also the minister responsible for Manitoba Housing, included the creation of 700 new social units at a cost of $58 million, on top of $68...
Who will become Manitoba’s next premier? A look at party leaders vying for the job – Winnipeg Global News
2 October 2023
...provincial election is to take place Tuesday. Here’s a look at the leaders of the province’s three parties that have seats in the legislature. Heather Stefanson, Progressive Conservative Leader View image in full screen Manitoba PC leader Heather Stefanson announces the start of the provincial election...
Manitoba Tories, New Democrats and Liberals make final pitch to voters – Winnipeg Global News
2 October 2023
...host the event, which would be her first campaign press conference in Winnipeg in more than a week. Story continues below advertisement NDP Leader Wab Kinew is ending the campaign the same way he started — by holding an event in a seat the Tories currently have in suburban Winnipeg. Opinion polls have...
Les circonscriptions à surveiller aux élections provinciales 2023 Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
2 October 2023
...en lice : Kiratveer Hayer (Parti progressiste-conservateur), Robert Loiselle (Nouveau Parti démocratique), Dougald Lamont (Parti libéral), Damon Bath (Parti communiste) Saint-Boniface sera un des trois sièges les plus contestés de cette élection. Le chef du Parti libéral, Dougald Lamont,...
Weaponized by PCs, sidelined by NDP: Indigenous concerns largely absent from Manitoba election CBC Manitoba
2 October 2023
...the face of the party's parental rights platform. (Ian Froese/CBC) Reputation at risk The other form of risk is not so immediate. Party leader Heather Stefanson spent more than two decades in the Manitoba Legislature developing a reputation as a moderate consensus builder, but she could see her political...
In the news today: Manitoba politicians make final pitch before tomorrow’s election – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
2 October 2023
...weekly tallies of the costs of their promises. Opinion polls have suggested the NDP are in a lead over the incumbent Tories, although Leader Wab Kinew has urged his supporters to not take anything for granted. Voters head to polls in Quebec byelection Residents of the hotly contested Quebec City...
In the news today: Manitoba politicians make final pitch before tomorrow’s election – Brandon Sun Brandon Sun
2 October 2023
...weekly tallies of the costs of their promises. Opinion polls have suggested the NDP are in a lead over the incumbent Tories, although Leader Wab Kinew has urged his supporters to not take anything for granted. Voters head to polls in Quebec byelection Residents of the hotly contested Quebec City...
Manitoba Tories, New Democrats and Liberals make final pitch to voters – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
2 October 2023
...are expected to release full details of their platform, after having released weekly tallies of the costs of their promises. Party Leader Heather Stefanson is expected to host the event, which would be her first campaign press conference in Winnipeg in more than a week. NDP Leader Wab Kinew is ending...
No longer the party of Duff Roblin – Brandon Sun Brandon Sun
2 October 2023
... There have been many desperate messages posted during this PC Armageddon campaign. They have repeatedly reminded voters that their key opponent, Wab Kinew, who I think of as the Manitoba premier-in-waiting, has a troubled past. I get that readers have been hearing this for years. It feels older than...
Winners of recent Manitoba elections have seen sizable majority governments – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
2 October 2023
...the largest majority in Manitoba in a century. Selinger announces his resignation as NDP leader on election night, and is succeeded in 2017 by Wab Kinew. Progressive Conservatives, 2019 Pallister calls an election a year ahead of schedule and wins a second consecutive mandate with 36 seats. The New...
Who will become Manitoba’s next premier? A look at party leaders vying for the job – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
2 October 2023
...Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew speaks at the Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023; and Manitoba Liberal Party Leader Dougald Lamont speaks to the media at the Legislature building, in Winnipeg on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck, John Woods, David Lipnowski ...
Campaigns enter home stretch Brandon Sun
2 October 2023
...anybody can be a Manitoban, but under the PCs and NDP alike, we haven’t done enough to make sure we’re providing a proper welcome,” leader Dougald Lamont said in a news release. “(We) are offering a plan to improve immigration, and make sure that when you get here, you can get to work with the...
Brandon Sun Brandon Sun
2 October 2023
...— Campaign signs could have had a positive effect on his election campaign, but Dennis Bayomi is more concerned about the negative impact they will have on the environment. That’s why the Green Party of Manitoba candidate for Kirkfield Park decided to forgo lawn signage this election — and...
Letters, Oct. 2 – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
2 October 2023
...has taken hold of our neighbours doesn’t make its way here after Oct. 3. Jamie Bonner Winnipeg Bad timing I am quite certain that Premier Heather Stefanson and her team are very much regretting their choice to call the election for Oct. 3. It likely didn’t occur to them that it would fall just days...
Not everyone gets a second chance in this election – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
2 October 2023
...should be defunded? Surely, it knew. I found this with a simple internet search. I’m guessing Tijani had a change in opinion and PC Leader Heather Stefanson gave her a second chance. Not everyone gets a second chance in this election campaign, though. For years — going back to Brian Pallister’s...
Voting for the environment – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
2 October 2023
...signs could have had a positive effect on his election bid, but Dennis Bayomi is more concerned about the negative impact they will have on the environment. That’s why the Green Party of Manitoba candidate for Kirkfield Park decided to forgo lawn signage this election — and he’s encouraging...
Manitoba parties hit final campaign stretch – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
1 October 2023
... “Our party and leader continued to speak directly with voters at the doors and in communities today,” Martin added. On Friday, PC candidate Kelvin Goertzen, who is seeking a sixth term representing Steinbach, defended Stefanson’s decision to focus on “direct voter engagement.” “Leaders have to...
Manitoba NDP leader rallies troops, Liberals promise help for newcomers CTV
1 October 2023
...limit the magnitude of its defeat," Paul Thomas, professor emeritus of political studies at the University of Manitoba, said Sunday. Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont, whose party had three seats in the legislature when the election was called, promised help for immigrants Sunday. Lamont said he would reduce...
Manitoba NDP holds rally, Liberals pledge newcomer supports in campaign trail’s final days CBC Manitoba
1 October 2023
...NDP Leader Wab Kinew rallied supporters on the final Sunday of the provincial election campaign, while Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson continued to stay out of the media spotlight. Kinew told NDP members not to take the party's lead in opinion polls for granted and to work to get...
NPD et libéraux tentent de rallier le vote à deux jours des élections au Manitoba | Élections au Manitoba 2023 Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
1 October 2023
...également réduire les frais de demande dans le Programme des candidats du Manitoba de 500 $ à 50 $. La cheffe du Parti progressiste-conservateur Heather Stefanson n'a pas tenu d'événement médiatique,...
PC ad suggesting voters shouldn’t be ashamed to vote for them taken down within hours CBC Manitoba
1 October 2023
...Winnipeg Free Press last Wednesday, the PCs drew attention to past criminal charges against NDP Leader Wab Kinew and Thompson incumbent candidate Eric Redhead, as well as Fort Garry incumbent candidate Mark Wasyliw's work as a criminal defence lawyer and social media posts or policy positions taken by four...
Manitoba NDP leader rallies troops, Liberals promise help for newcomers – Winnipeg Global News
1 October 2023
...NDP Leader Wab Kinew rallied supporters on the final Sunday of the provincial election campaign, while Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson continued to stay out of the media spotlight. Kinew told NDP members not to take the party’s lead in opinion polls for granted and to work to get out...
Manitoba NDP leader rallies troops, Liberals promise help for newcomers – Brandon Sun Brandon Sun
1 October 2023
...have an account? Log in here » WINNIPEG - Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew rallied supporters on the final Sunday of the provincial election campaign. We need your support! Local journalism needs your support! As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever...
Manitoba NDP leader rallies troops, Liberals promise help for newcomers – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
1 October 2023
...at the news for the upcoming day. Sign Up I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont promised help for immigrants, including lower application fees and more financial support for those seeking to upgrade their job credentials. This...
Une multitude d’enjeux dans Springfield-Ritchot La Liberte
1 October 2023
...dessous de 25 000 personnes. Le revenu moyen pour une maisonnée est de 114 000 $. En 2023, trois candidats se présentent dans la circonscription. Ron Schuler, candidat pour le Parti progressiste-conservateur (PC), avait remporté l’élection en 2019 et se représente en 2023. Il fait face à Tammy...
Manitoba politicians mark Orange Shirt Day, PC leader maintains low media profile CTV
1 October 2023
...-- Manitoba's two major political party leaders marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in very different ways Saturday. NDP Leader Wab Kinew, whose Opposition party is leading in opinion polls, spoke to a large crowd that had marched through downtown Winnipeg. He also talked with...
Voilà à quoi se résument ces élections La Liberte
1 October 2023
...il propose d’embaucher des milliers de travailleurs de la santé. Ni l’un ni l’autre ne sait d’où viendront tous ces travailleurs. Dougald Lamont, du Parti libéral, a raison de dénoncer l’absence de choix entre les deux partis. Quant à l’inflation, les deux chefs de parti font croire...
Manitoba election: Your last minute voter guide for 2023 – Winnipeg Global News
1 October 2023
...in their favour, here is a last-minute guide for voters who are still undecided. Central platform The Progressive Conservative Party led by Heather Stefanson, the New Democrats fronted by Wab Kinew and the Manitoba Liberal Party headed by Dougald Lamont, made key promises to improve health care, address...
Politicians take reflective pause Winnipeg Free Press
30 September 2023
...(David Lipnowski / Canadian Press) Opposition leader Wab Kinew and a slate of NDP members — including Nahanni Fontaine, Bernadette Smith and Uzoma Asagwara — marched with a large crowd through downtown Winnipeg and into the Canada Life Centre, where they participated in a ceremonial powwow. Kinew...
Manitoba NDP, Liberals promise stat holiday on Orange Shirt Day if elected CBC Manitoba
30 September 2023
...not recognized as a statutory holiday if one of the two main opposition parties forms the next provincial government. New Democratic Party Leader Wab Kinew re-committed his party to declaring Sept. 30 a general holiday in a speech during a powwow at the Canada Life Centre on Saturday. "If we're elected...
Winnipeg turns orange for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Winnipeg Global News
30 September 2023
...that she experienced in the school, and her mom, and her grandpa, all the way back to the early 1900s,” he told the crowd. Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew addressed the arena crowd, opening with greetings in six Indigenous languages. “Every time you dance at a powwow, every time you sing, every time...
Journée de vérité et de réconciliation : les chefs de partis rencontrent des Autochtones Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
30 September 2023
...ou par du financement suffisant en éducation . La réconciliation économique et sociale pour le PC La cheffe du parti progressiste-conservateur, Heather Stefanson, dit être allée dans la Première Nation de Gambler, dans l'ouest du Manitoba, pour participer à un événement lié à la Journée du chandail...
Manitoba NDP, PCs make final push ahead of October 3 provincial election CTV
30 September 2023
...political partly leaders continue to make campaign promises with just a few days left until the provincial election. NDP Leader Wab Kinew was in downtown Winnipeg, pledging to make Canada's National Day of Truth and Reconciliation a provincial statutory holiday should his party form government. ...
Manitoba politicians break from new promises to mark Orange Shirt Day – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
30 September 2023
...reiterated his party’s promise to make the day a provincial statutory holiday if it wins Tuesday’s election. Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson marked the day at Gambler First Nation in western Manitoba, where she committed to improving services and economic partnerships. Stefanson has not...
Des électeurs autochtones séparent réconciliation et fouilles de décharge | Élections au Manitoba 2023 Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
30 September 2023
...comme sa famille. Je veux voir de l'action.... Cela fait si longtemps que nous entendons des mots , martèle-t-elle. Même si le chef du NPD , Wab Kinew, un Autochtone, semble avoir le vent en poupe dans les sondages, l'étudiant Justin Langan a des attentes mesurées. Si [M. Kinew] devait promettre...
Candidates in Winnipeg’s north look to win over voters in ridings with no incumbent CBC Manitoba
30 September 2023
...election, particularly, it's very pivotal." This will be Kildonan-River East's second election as a riding, which the PCs won in 2019. However, Alana Vannahme, the party's candidate in this election, said she's not worried about the Progressive Conservative's ability to win the riding again. "We're...
Letters, Sept. 30 – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
30 September 2023
...of examples where landfills have been searched for victims of crime, so we know that health and safety issues can be mitigated. In spite of this Heather Stefanson and her PC party have unfortunately said no to a search. That is a mistake. James Penner Winnipeg Scheduling solutions Re: CFL has only itself...
Here’s where Manitoba party leaders stand on the issues — and a peek into their lives outside politics CBC Manitoba
30 September 2023
...playful discussions. The videos below should help you get a feel for the politics of Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson, NDP Leader Wab Kinew, Manitoba Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont, Green Party Leader Janine Gibson and Keystone Party Leader Kevin Friesen — as well as a little glimpse...
Manitoba founded by Métis but oppressive history soon made Indigenous premiership impossible CBC Manitoba
30 September 2023
...It has never elected a premier who is female or First Nations. Depending how Manitobans cast their ballots on Oct. 3, new ground could be broken. Heather Stefanson is the province's first female premier, a position she has held since November 2021. But she didn't lead the Progressive Conservatives to victory in...
Indigenous voters say reconciliation in Manitoba takes more than landfill search promises CBC Manitoba
30 September 2023
...not just the passing of certain policies. It takes showing up and being there as a government." At a Thursday press conference, Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew said if elected, he would focus on economic development and Indigenous-led business partnerships to advance reconciliation in the province. (Ian...
The Sun chats with Liberal leader Dougald Lamont Brandon Sun
30 September 2023
...the Brandon Chamber of Commerce debate on Tuesday, Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont joined The Brandon Sun editorial board to discuss the last week of his election campaign. What follows is part of his conversation with editor Matt Goerzen. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. MG — We...
City needs to avoid conflicts of interest – Brandon Sun Brandon Sun
30 September 2023
...employees are expected to avoid getting involved in election-related activities once the writ has been dropped. Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson (middle) is flanked by Brandon West PC candidate Wayne Balcaen (far left), acting Brandon Police Service Chief Randy Lewis (second from right) and...
Spruce Woods race nears finish line Brandon Sun
30 September 2023
...Assiniboine River being eligible to vote in this constituency. The first person to emerge as Cullen’s possible successor was government employee Grant Jackson, who clinched the official PC nomination during a candidacy election in February. Despite only being 26 years old, Jackson has been involved with...
Au Manitoba, les « droits parentaux » deviennent un enjeu électoral Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
30 September 2023
... Pas une question marginale, affirment les conservateurs Les gens nous en parlent tout le temps aux portes , assure la progressiste-conservatrice Réjeanne Caron. La candidate constate que la question des droits parentaux résonne avec un large électorat : des parents, mais aussi des grands-parents, des...
No longer the party of Duff Roblin – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
30 September 2023
... There have been many desperate messages posted during this PC Armageddon campaign. They have repeatedly reminded voters that their key opponent, Wab Kinew, who I think of as the Manitoba premier-in-waiting, has a troubled past. I get that any reader of these pages has been hearing this for years. It...
When big dreams collide with harsh realities – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
30 September 2023
...UCP trying to push the plan through, damn the torpedoes. It doesn’t matter there are clear reasons to be cautious. Big dreams rule. Likewise Heather Stefanson, with her big dream about bringing Manitoba’s population to two million by 2030, less than seven years from now. In the PC’s plan, Vision 2030,...
Bombers’ reconciliation effort amplifies PCs’ fumble – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
...not to search the landfill. How did the Tories find themselves facing allegations like that, in the heat of a re-election campaign? PC Leader Heather Stefanson, who, in July, announced her refusal to contribute any funds to search the landfill, initially said it was a “hard decision.” However, as the...
Unsolicited political texts, calls not breaking any laws, may influence some voters, prof says Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
...Conservative party directed recipients to Wabway.ca, a Tory attack website. The site includes ads launched Wednesday depicting NDP Leader Wab Kinew as a “joker” and other party candidates as “wild cards” who intend to give away hard drugs, defund the police and intentionally mock the...
Manitoba reports $270-M surplus as election day looms Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
...middle of a health care and cost of living crisis, the PCs have not been honest about how much revenue they were taking in,” NDP finance critic Adrien Sala said Friday. “Today, we learned that they’ve been hiding this information from Manitobans for months. I think it’s upsetting for people to...
Commemoration first, provincial designation to follow? – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
...participate, if they choose, to honour and reflect and commemorate residential school survivors and the children who never came home,” NDP Leader Wab Kinew said Friday. “That includes you who work in a manufacturing plant, you who work on a construction site and, if you choose to go to work on a...
The new face challenging River Heights Liberal stronghold CTV
29 September 2023
...Heights. But Gerrard isn’t the only one wanting to represent the area this provincial election. Three others will have their name on the ballot: Tim Burt for the Progressive Conservatives, Nathan Zhan for the Green Party, and Mike Moroz for the New Democrats. Moroz put his teaching job on hold this...
Decision on possible search for remains at Manitoba landfill coming ‘very shortly’: federal minister CBC Manitoba
29 September 2023
...just north of Winnipeg, last year. The Manitoba government has stood firm on its refusal to support a search at Prairie Green. In July, Premier Heather Stefanson — whose Progressive Conservative Party is seeking a third consecutive term in Tuesday's provincial election — said a search would be too...
Manitoba NDP says it would make Orange Shirt Day a statutory holiday if elected – Winnipeg Global News
29 September 2023
...to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in the province next year if they win Tuesday’s election. Leader Wab Kinew says Manitobans should be able to participate, if they choose, in honouring and commemorating residential school survivors and the children who...
Goertzen defends Tory leader’s late-campaign rural travel Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
...is seeking a sixth term representing Steinbach in the legislature. MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Kelvin Goertzen, PC candidate for Steinbach, and Réjeanne Caron, PC candidate for Fort Rouge, for a campaign announcement at the PC Party Headquarters Friday. Goertzen faced questions about Stefanson’s...
What do Indigenous Peoples across Canada really need and want? – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
...funded feasibility study found a search of the landfill is possible, but toxic materials and asbestos could pose a risk to workers. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson declined to search for the missing women, while the federal government has been noncommittal on a search, but has been meeting with the women’s...
What do Indigenous Peoples across Canada really need and want? – Brandon Sun Brandon Sun
29 September 2023
...funded feasibility study found a search of the landfill is possible, but toxic materials and asbestos could pose a risk to workers. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson declined to search for the missing women, while the federal government has been noncommittal on a search, but has been meeting with the women’s...
Manitoba Liberal candidate says signs vandalized in Union Station CBC Manitoba
29 September 2023
...this is a result of a big effort to divide us." Tariq, who is facing two other candidates in Union Station in Tuesday's election — NDP incumbent Uzoma Asagwara and Progressive Conservative Aaron Croning — said these incidents will not discourage her, and the signs that disappeared will be replaced. She...
Manitoba NDP says it would make Orange Shirt Day a statutory holiday if elected CTV
29 September 2023
...to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in the province next year if they win Tuesday's election. Leader Wab Kinew says Manitobans should be able to participate, if they choose, in honouring and commemorating residential school survivors and the children who...
Province posts budget surplus heading into Election Day My Westman
29 September 2023
...posts budget surplus heading into Election Day Details Published on Friday, September 29, 2023 Photo by Banner staff. Pictured: Heather Stefanson (on right) was in Neepawa on Friday, Sept. 29 for an Indigenous Culture Day, which took place at the Flats. Heather Stefanson pleased with $270 million...
Manitoba NDP says it would make Orange Shirt Day a statutory holiday if elected – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
...to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in the province next year if they win Tuesday’s election. Leader Wab Kinew says Manitobans should be able to participate, if they choose, in honouring and commemorating residential school survivors and the children who...
Manitoba Tories Promise to Push for Reforms to Canada’s Criminal Justice System ChrisD
29 September 2023
...are promising to call together other provincial justice ministers to push Ottawa for reforms in the criminal justice system. Candidates Kelvin Goertzen and Réjeanne Caron made the announcement today in Winnipeg. Goertzen says the meeting with other ministers would include recommending sentencing...
Manitoba’s audited financial statement shows $270 million surplus – Winnipeg Global News
29 September 2023
...they would take a little longer. Elsewhere, NDP Leader Wab Kinew is scheduled to make a health-care announcement today in Winnipeg. Tory Leader Heather Stefanson has not held a news conference since Monday. The party has been highlighting other candidates at media events. Story continues below...
Manitoba Tories promise to push for reforms to Canada’s criminal justice system – Winnipeg Global News
29 September 2023
Send this page to someone via emailManitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising to call together other provincial justice ministers to push Ottawa for reforms in the criminal justice system. Candidates Kelvin Goertzen and Rejeanne Caron made the announcement Friday in Winnipeg. Goertzen says the meeting with other ministers would include recommending sentencing changes to the federal Criminal Code for violent and repeat offenders, including youth. The Conservatives are also promising in a statement to appoint a chief provincial firearms officer to promote gun safety and better serve law-abiding gun owners. Manitobans have until Saturday to vote in advance polls before election day on Tuesday.
Two out of three ain’t bad. Or is it? A Stefanson-less examination of the Tory campaign – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
...leaders. We had already talked with Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont and NDP Leader Wab Kinew. All we needed for a complete set was PC Leader Heather Stefanson. It was not to be. Although negotiations ran hot and heavy throughout the campaign, the final answer was, lamentably, a ‘no.’ Undeterred,...
Manitoba PCs pledge to push Ottawa for justice reforms if re-elected CBC Manitoba
29 September 2023
Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising to call together other provincial justice ministers to push Ottawa for reforms in the criminal justice system if the party wins a third consecutive term next week. PC candidates Kelvin Goertzen (Steinbach) and Rejeanne Caron (Fort Rouge) made the announcement Friday in Winnipeg. Goertzen says the meeting with other ministers would include recommending sentencing changes to the federal Criminal Code for violent and repeat offenders, including youth. The Tories also promised in a statement to appoint a chief provincial firearms officer to promote gun safety and better serve law-abiding gun owners. Manitobans have until Saturday to vote in advance polls, before election day on Tuesday.
Chemin-Dawson doit choisir son chemin La Liberte
29 September 2023
...Après une victoire par le Nouveau Parti démocratique, la circonscription est passé dans les mains du Parti progressiste-conservateur en 2016. Bob Lagassé, qui a remporté l’élection de 2016 et de 2019, se représente cette année. Il s’opposera à deux autres candidats, Chris Wiebe du NPD et...
Manitoba Tories promise to push for reforms to Canada’s criminal justice system CTV
29 September 2023
Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising to call together other provincial justice ministers to push Ottawa for reforms in the criminal justice system. Goertzen says the meeting with other ministers would include recommending sentencing changes to the federal Criminal Code for violent and repeat offenders, including youth. The Conservatives are also promising in a statement to appoint a chief provincial firearms officer to promote gun safety and better serve law-abiding gun owners. Manitobans have until Saturday to vote in advance polls, before election day on Tuesday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 29, 2023.
Manitoba Tories promise to push for reforms to Canada’s criminal justice system – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
...are promising to call together other provincial justice ministers to push Ottawa for reforms in the criminal justice system. Candidates Kelvin Goertzen and Réjeanne Caron made the announcement today in Winnipeg. Goertzen says the meeting with other ministers would include recommending sentencing...
Manitoba Tories promise to push for reforms to Canada’s criminal justice system – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
...are promising to call together other provincial justice ministers to push Ottawa for reforms in the criminal justice system. Candidates Kelvin Goertzen and Réjeanne Caron made the announcement today in Winnipeg. Goertzen says the meeting with other ministers would include recommending sentencing...
La vérif : le Manitoba avait-il les pires attentes aux urgences sous le NPD? Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
29 September 2023
Heather Stefanson affirme que les temps d’attente aux urgences au Manitoba étaient les pires au pays sous un gouvernement néo-démocrate. Mais est-ce que c’est vrai, et qu’en est-il des temps d’attente aujourd’hui? Lors d’un débat télévisé, la cheffe du Parti progressiste-conservateur Heather...
Candidates vie for street cred Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
...budget. Then-PC party leader Brian Pallister budgeted $1,019 for his personal campaign signs, or 10 per cent of his total expenses in 2019. Wab Kinew, who is at the helm of the official Opposition, paid $4,534, accounting for about 19 per cent of his overall costs. ...
Playing the lawn game – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
...then publicly declared their support for the NDP. The front-yard faceoff — in this case, between NDP candidate Logan Oxenham and PC incumbent Kevin Klein — is one of many playing out across the province this fall. MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS The front-yard faceoff — in this case, between NDP...
Hydro-Manitoba ne peut pas fournir d’électricité à plus de clients à forte consommation Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
29 September 2023
...dans un avenir proche en raison de l’absence d’énergie excédentaire suffisante. Selon le candidat NPD de la circonscription de Saint James, Adrien Sala, rejette la faute sur le gouvernement provincial. Au lieu d’investir au Manitoba, les entreprises et l’industrie sont obligées d’aller voir...
New fiscal results could dominate Manitoba election campaign Friday – Winnipeg Global News
29 September 2023
...both promised to balance the budget within the next four years, while the Liberals have said they would take a little longer. Elsewhere, NDP Leader Wab Kinew is scheduled to make a health-care announcement Friday in Winnipeg. Tory Leader Heather Stefanson has not held a news conference since Monday, and...
Élections 2023 : le Manitoba est-il en voie d’atteindre la parité? Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
29 September 2023
...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...
New fiscal results could dominate the Manitoba election campaign today CTV
29 September 2023
...they would take a little longer. Elsewhere, NDP Leader Wab Kinew is scheduled to make a health-care announcement today in Winnipeg. Tory Leader Heather Stefanson has not held a news conference since Monday, and the party has been highlighting other candidates at media...
Letters, Sept. 29 – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
... In the ad, the PC party highlights past criminal charges and legal careers of several NDP candidates, including their leader, Wab Kinew, and Mark Wasyliw, who is a member of our profession. While we respect the right of political parties to scrutinize the records of their opponents, it is...
Confidential briefing note warns Manitoba Hydro can’t service new ‘energy intensive’ customers CBC Manitoba
29 September 2023
... Manitoba is working to ensure consumers and businesses use energy more efficiently and thus reserve power for other needs, he said. NDP Leader Wab Kinew, meanwhile, has promised to develop hydrogen production in Manitoba — something that may not be possible in the near future given the absence of...
Keystone Leader Kevin Friesen talks party beginnings, small government principles CBC Manitoba
29 September 2023
...Leader Kevin Friesen talks party beginnings, small government principles News Duration 10:39 CBC's Marcy Markusa interviews Keystone Party Leader Kevin Friesen about how the party formed and why one of its principles is about "becoming a smaller, less intrusive...
New fiscal results could dominate the Manitoba election campaign today – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
...both promised to balance the budget within the next four years, while the Liberals have said they would take a little longer. Elsewhere, NDP Leader Wab Kinew is scheduled to make a health-care announcement today in Winnipeg. Tory Leader Heather Stefanson has not held a news conference since Monday, and...
Where the leaders are in the Manitoba election campaign Winnipeg Free Press
29 September 2023
...R3T 5J3, Canada — Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson: WINNIPEG _ Progressive Conservative candidates Kelvin Goertzen and Réjeanne Caron make a campaign announcement. 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (CDT). Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba 23 Kennedy St. — Liberal Leader Dougald...
Manitoba Liberals promise compensation coverage to help health-care workers with burnout CBC Manitoba
28 September 2023
...workers would have coverage on "burnout benefits" if a Manitoba Liberal government is elected on Oct. 3, party leader Dougald Lamont says. On Thursday, he promised to expand coverage in the province's Workers Compensation Act to address burnout among heath-care workers. "Until we can restore the...
‘We’re going to be here’: Landfill blockade removed, but protesters will still make their voices heard CTV
28 September 2023
...continue to be here and we plan on going nowhere,” said Tre Delaronde, a First Nation Indigenous Warrior. “We set up the blockade in response to Heather Stefanson’s disrespectful ads.” Those ads have said the party plans to “Stand Firm” on not searching the landfill. Stefanson has previously cited...
Les progressistes-conservateurs veulent investir dans le transport en commun à Winnipeg | Élections au Manitoba 2023 Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
28 September 2023
...l'on ne fournit pas certains services de base, comme l'augmentation des services d’autobus , ajoute-t-il. En réaction à l'annonce du parti de Heather Stefanson, le chef du Parti libéral, Dougald Lamont, a déclaré qu' à ce stade, les progressistes-conservateurs ressemblent à des pyromanes qui postulent...
Entre liste d’attente et insalubrité, le Manitoba vit une crise des logements sociaux Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
28 September 2023
...Je pense que cet enjeu n’a pas de parti, chacun a droit à un logement. C’est un droit humain. Au cours de la campagne, le chef du NPD , Wab Kinew, a notamment promis de limiter la capacité des propriétaires de logement à demander une augmentation de loyer supérieure au plafond maximal. Le...
NDP costed platform hinges on unspent government funds Winnipeg Free Press
28 September 2023
...books. “We’re simply using unallocated funds within the existing provincial budget to fix health care and lower costs for you,” NDP Leader Wab Kinew said at a news conference Thursday in Winnipeg, with the Manitoba Legislative Building in the background. The New Democrats’ new spending...
Tories push Transit boost; Liberals pitch health-care worker benefits Winnipeg Free Press
28 September 2023
...city has hired former Winnipeg Police Service officer Robert Chrismas to lead the group of 24 community safety officers. Manitoba Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont chided the Tories. “At this point, the PCs sound like arsonists applying for the job of a firefighter,” he said in an emailed statement. “On...
Manitoba NDP says unspent government funds would cover more than $500M in new spending CBC Manitoba
28 September 2023
...spent, according to the NDP. For example, the 2023-24 budget sets aside $520 million for "contingencies and unanticipated events" that NDP Leader Wab Kinew says his government would use to cover new spending, mainly in health care. The party anticipates it would have an extra $66 million to spend in...
MMF announces purchase of former Wawanesa building Winnipeg Free Press
28 September 2023
...Winnipeg’s downtown,” Gillingham said. Manitoba Liberal leader Dougald Lamont also commended the acquisition. Progressive Conservative leader Heather Stefanson did not attend the announcement but sent her regrets, an emcee told the crowd. The downtown office was built in 1990. Wawanesa Insurance moved in...