News Articles | 2019 Manitoba Election

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

...files, while Families Minister Rochelle Squires said she is “deeply troubled by recent events and comments.” Mental Health Minister Audrey Gordon last week refused to say if she stood by the premier’s comments, but that she supports him. click to read more Another member of Premier Brian...

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

...government has opposed a carbon tax, "it's offensive, is what it is," Eric Reder said Thursday. He asked why Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard isn't addressing the "climate chaos" hitting Manitoba. "Infrastructure can make all the decisions they want but, at the end of the day, the thing...

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

...that is over 100 years old with 300 other unvaccinated kids," she said. "When weather permits, opening windows is their only ventilation option." Dougald Lamont, the leader of the Manitoba Liberals, said in the spring he had called on the province to use federal COVID-19 funds to replace aging and obsolete...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Dougald Lamont

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

...took provincial and federal officials 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...

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

...have pleaded for and recommended in past reports. In the meantime, lives will be lost. But Gordon can pretend to be taking action, just as Premier Brian Pallister pretended to care by creating a cabinet position dedicated to mental health, wellness and recovery. It seems that this government seeks input from...

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

...Deal / Winnipeg Free Press files) In an attempt to change the narrative, Pallister moved quickly to appoint a replacement for Clarke. Backbench MLA Alan Lagimodiere, who is Métis but never claimed an affinity with Indigenous culture, stepped into the breach. Unfortunately, at his first news conference as a...

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

OAKBANK — Mixed feelings abound in the constituency of Progressive Conservative MLA Ron Schuler, who has refused to disclose his COVID-19 vaccination status on numerous occasions. OAKBANK — Mixed feelings abound in the constituency of Progressive Conservative MLA Ron Schuler, who has refused to disclose his COVID-19 vaccination status on numerous occasions. Springfield Mayor Tiffany Fell backed Schuler: "I think his personal health decisions need to remain personal." As an MLA, Schuler has a responsibility to be open about whether or not he has been vaccinated, she said. Others, such as St. Adolphe resident Dana Coulson, said no one should be required to give out personal health information.

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

...communications structure and posting messages on social media to thoroughly condemn residential schools. Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard posted on Twitter that she could not “stand behind words that add hurt to traumatized people.” Pallister has also seen the departure of some...

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

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

...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 provincial Treasury Board, which oversees government spending. The appointment was posted on a government...

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

...in the north. "The fact that they can't handle their internal business successfully certainly doesn't inspire much confidence," NDP Leader Wab Kinew said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21,...

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

...stipule que les députés Josh Guenter et James Teitsma ne siègeront plus au Conseil du Trésor et qu'ils seront remplacés par Eileen Clarke et Scott Johnston, le député d’Assiniboia. Le Conseil du Trésor est composé du ministre des Finances, d’autres ministres et de députés d’arrière-ban. Il...

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

...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 "stand behind words that add hurt to traumatized people." Meanwhile, Robert, who is also the director of issues...

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

...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 this country before it was a country, and since, didn’t come here to destroy anything - they came here to...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Cameron Friesen

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

...them the skills and abilities they would need to fit into society as it moved forward.” Moments later, New Democratic Party and opposition leader Wab Kinew approached the stand to challenge Lagimodiere. “I’ve listened to the stories of the survivors and I cannot accept you saying what you just said...

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

...International Airport, providing a convenient option for people travelling to Manitoba who need a COVID-19 test, Central Services Minister Reg Helwer and Economic Development and Jobs Minister Jon Reyes announced Tuesday. “As international travel reopens in the weeks ahead, we are making sure...

Mentions: Jon Reyes, Reg Helwer, Cameron Friesen

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

...-- Travellers arriving in Manitoba 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...

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

...of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Arlen Dumas took direct aim at newly appointed Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Minister Alan Lagimodiere during a July 19 press conference, after the Progressive Conservative MLA made comments last week defending the intentions of Canada’s residential...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

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

... Some of Pallister’s caucus members 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...

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

...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

...contrasting that approach with Canada Day protesters who toppled statues on the Legislative Building grounds. Those comments were among the reasons Eileen Clarke resigned from cabinet, after steering the government’s reconciliation agenda for years. She was replaced last week by Alan Lagimodiere, who...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere, Eileen Clarke

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

...trying to appeal for people to work together. Pallister’s Indigenous relations minister quit her cabinet post two days later and her replacement, Alan Lagimodiere, stirred up more anger by defending the intent behind residential schools. “The residential school system was designed to take Indigenous...

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

...happened at the Leg I just said, ‘that’s it, I’m out,’” Brown, a Manitoba business owner said, regarding a press conference by Selkirk MLA Alan Lagimodiere on Friday, where Lagamodiere said that those who created the residential school system thought they were doing the “right thing.” We apologize,...

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

... La province prévoit que la version finale du plan d’action sera publiée d’ici la fin de l’année. Le chef du Parti libéral du Manitoba, Dougald Lamont, critique cette annonce en affirmant qu’il s’agit d’un plan pour planifier d’avoir un plan, alors que les progressistes-conservateurs sont...

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

...mental health, wellness and recovery services coordinated, effective and results-oriented,” Minister of Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery Audrey Gordon, whose $332-million portfolio was created in January, said on Monday. “Several reports have been commissioned in the last several years, and many...

Mentions: Bernadette Smith, Dougald Lamont, Audrey Gordon

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

... Some of Pallister's caucus members 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...

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

...them the skills and abilities they would need to fit into society as it moved forward." Lagimodiere was quickly confronted by Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew, who said "it was the expressed intent of residential schools to kill the Indian in the child." He told Lagimodiere that if he wants to work with...

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

...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

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

...in May, as an initial wave began to grow in opposition to the province’s Bill 64 — the Education Modernization Act — Minister of Education Cliff Cullen dismissed the negative public reaction as the over-amplified voices of a partisan few. "It’s a vocal minority that we’re hearing from, quite...

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

...Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard posted on Twitter. "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 up...

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

...Article content Two Indigenous men have quit their positions on Manitoba economic development boards in the wake of controversial remarks by Premier Brian Pallister and a cabinet minister. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article...

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

...Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard posted on Twitter. "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 up...

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

...Chantal Shivanna Ramraj heard the comments 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...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

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

...caused by residential schools and the provincial government’s Bill 64 Education Modernization 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...

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

...in Winnipeg on Saturday morning to call for the resignation of the province’s new minister of Indigenous reconciliation and northern relations. Alan Lagimodiere faced widespread backlash this week after defending some of the intentions behind residential schools only minutes after being sworn in. He issued...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Alan Lagimodiere

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

...school denial and Bill 64 put on by community group Protect Ed MB. "And we can imagine what directives they will give teachers." Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister drew ire last week when, in response to the toppling of two statues of British queens on Canada Day, he made comments that were widely criticized as...

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

...case. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content As an NDP MLA, Bernadette Smith has spent years fighting and advocating for missing and murdered Indigenous women and their families, but has also fought her own personal battle,...

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

...to do a good job there either, the alternative is hardly a palatable option. Manitoba should never succumb to the "orange terror" of NDP leader Wab Kinew’s malarkey. Chris Hlady, Winnipeg PC history text feared Re: Indigenous liaison admits he ‘misspoke’ about ‘good intentions’ of...

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

...very important portfolio, were wrong, and I genuinely and sincerely ask for your forgiveness." The apology was backed by fellow Cabinet member, Audrey Gordon – the minister of mental health, wellness and recovery. “I stand behind Minister Lagimodiere in terms of his comments and his statement that...

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

...help Indigenous people. He apologized Friday. Clarke said she will launch a so-called listening tour across the province. Meantime, backbench MLA Shannon Martin said Clarke had reason to quit cabinet, and Families Minister Rochelle Squires said Friday she’s alarmed by comments issued by her own government....

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

...society as it moved forward." These are more factually incorrect statements, as pointed out seconds later in an unprecedented public exchange with Wab Kinew, an honorary witness for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, who walked up to the podium to confront Lagimodiere. "I cannot accept you saying...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere

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

...doing the right thing," he said of the people who ran the schools. Immediately after that comment, Mr. Lagimodiere was interrupted by NDP Leader Wab Kinew, who was present for the minister’s inaugural news conference. Mr. Kinew is not just a political opponent; he is also an "honorary witness" as...

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

...one thing Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative MLAs know for sure: if their leader, Premier Brian Pallister, is entertaining any thought of sticking around to contest another election, their party is toast. There’s one thing Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative MLAs know for sure: if their leader,...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Eileen Clarke

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

...Conservative caucus in the aftermath of controversial comments made by newly-minted Minister of Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Alan Lagimodiere. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content On Thursday, moments...

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

...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 troubled by recent events and comments" and would be taking time to reflect, listen and better understand her own...

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

...not be vaccinated, they should come forward with that fact, to illustrate the importance of everyone else doing so. Yet, earlier this week, Premier Brian Pallister responded MLAs have no obligation to inform the public. "I’m not going to be talking about personal health details with anyone; that’s the...

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

...plusieurs analystes politiques estiment qu’il sera difficile pour les progressistes-conservateurs de restaurer leur image, ainsi que celle d’Alan Lagimodiere, auprès des Premières Nations. À peine avait-il pris ses fonctions, jeudi, qu’Alan Lagimodiere créait la polémique après avoir affirmé que...

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

...the Minister, and the Premier, to educate themselves on the "the documented proof of the genocidal intent of these institutions." Settee says Eileen Clarke's sudden resignation "should send a strong message to the government and public," asking the government to recognize the truth of the genocidal...

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

...at the time, they really thought that they were doing the right thing," said the MLA for Selkirk. He was then interrupted by Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew, who said he could not accept Lagimodiere's comments, which appeared to be defending residential schools. "It was the expressed intent of...

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

...immediate priority for 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...

Mentions: Blaine Pedersen, Ralph Eichler

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

...who thought Eileen Clarke was going to go quietly into the political night is about to be bitterly disappointed. Anyone who thought Eileen Clarke was going to go quietly into the political night is about to be bitterly disappointed. After resigning her post as Indigenous and northern affairs minister...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Blaine Pedersen, Eileen Clarke

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