News Articles | 2019 Manitoba Election

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

...the Free Press has learned. "I consider that my private health care is not a public matter; it's private," Schuler said Thursday. Premier Brian Pallister has continually called on all eligible Manitobans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and all adults have been able to book shots as of 10 weeks...

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

...Parti démocratique . On a besoin d’investir dans les systèmes de ventilation , a déclaré le chef du NPDNouveau Parti démocratique , Wab Kinew, lors d’une conférence de presse jeudi. Il était accompagné de parents impliqués dans le milieu scolaire. Une mère de deux élèves, Amalia...

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

...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

...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

...had a 28 per cent vacancy rate. "It substantiates and backs up what nurses and doctors in ICUs have been telling us for months," NDP health critic Uzoma Asagwara told reporters Wednesday. JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES Health and Seniors Care Minister Heather Stefanson. "Without a nurse, a hospital...

Mentions: Heather Stefanson, Uzoma Asagwara

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

...been going on. Shortly after, several MLAs and ministers — including Families Minister Rochelle Squires and Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard — made statements or social media posts that were critical of the comments made by Pallister and Lagimodiere. And on Monday, as Lagimodiere was...

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

... But the earliest these prospective nurses can graduate is 2023, which would only prolong the "astronomically high" vacancy rates, NDP health critic Uzoma Asagwara said. "For the minister to now say, 'We're hiring more nurses, we're getting rid of the barriers for internationally-educated nurses, we're...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Uzoma Asagwara

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

...system. Now, even as we look ahead to a reopening, we see there are still many, many positions empty in the ICU," said Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew. He noted there is a good chance the province will see a fourth wave along with the return of flu cases in the fall. "We need a health-care system...

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

...“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 provincial and federal agriculture...

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

...by KEVIN KING / Winnipeg Sun Article content 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. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has...

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

...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

...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. With the 1,210 applications already received, the province noted that all applicants still need to be evaluated to ensure they meet criteria...

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

...précise qu’elle a vu le décret mardi, jour où ils sont habituellement rendus publics. Le décret 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...

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

...us as Manitobans and the PC government is still trying to walk back or make excuses for a botched appointment to one of their cabinet committees." Alan Lagimodiere, the new minister for Indigenous reconciliation, has since apologized after he said those running residential schools had good intentions. (CBC) ...

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

...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

...down, saying he stood by his comments and told Manitobans to reread his comments with “an objective heart and mind” despite the resignation of Eileen Clarke — the provincial Indigenous and northern relations minister — a few days earlier. Clarke later released a statement saying her decision was...

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

...the Manitoba Legislature. The severed head of the Queen Victoria statue was later found in the Assiniboine River. Following the incident, Premier Brian Pallister condemned the protesters and promised to replace and repair the statues. He also offered his views on colonialism. “The people came here to this...

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

...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 immediately sparked national outrage for suggesting residential schools were started with good intentions. The Truth and Reconciliation...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Alan Lagimodiere, Eileen Clarke

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

...the government rewriting history. 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...

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

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

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

... 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

...wants to bring an end to a racist government. Grand Chief Arlen Dumas of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says he is tired of talking with Premier Brian Pallister, who he says does not listen. Pallister angered many Indigenous leaders earlier this month when he said people who came to Canada did not come to...

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

...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 some of the intent behind residential schools. That prompted two Indigenous men to resign from provincial...

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

...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

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

...Elizabeth II on the grounds of the legislature. The remarks provoked the resignation of Pallister's own Indigenous and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke, who stepped down from her cabinet position two days later. She said many Manitobans are disappointed with their representatives, and added that...

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

... WINNIPEG — 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. The resignations of Jamie Wilson and Darrell Brown form the latest chapter in the growing fallout from Pallister’s...

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

MERE weeks after being elected in 2003, Winnipeg and River East Transcona school trustees suddenly awarded themselves salary increases of more than 30 per cent. Under the terms of its Education Modernization Act (Bill 64), the Pallister government aims to eliminate school trustees on July 1, 2022. Most Manitobans have no idea who trustees are, nor do they have much of a clue what their school boards do. People hear about school boards and school trustees when they get in trouble, as in 2003. Otherwise, business as usual is not newsworthy, with all but one school board having long ago decided deliberately to operate virtually anonymously.

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

...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

...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 any “confusion” by saying residential schools were designed to erase Indigenous cultures and, in too many instances,...

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

... 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 any “confusion” by saying residential schools were designed to erase Indigenous cultures and, in too many instances,...

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

...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. The resignations of Jamie Wilson and Darrell Brown form the latest chapter in the growing fallout from Pallister's comments on Canadian...

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

... 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 any "confusion" by saying residential schools were designed to erase Indigenous cultures and, in too many instances,...

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

... Those remarks were quickly characterized by scholars as ahistorical and insensitive. Two days later, Manitoba's Indigenous relations minister, Eileen Clarke, resigned from her cabinet position. A new cabinet member was then appointed to the now-renamed Indigenous reconciliation portfolio — a...

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

...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

...About who we are as a people, where we come from, what our knowledge base was and is today.” In a statement to CTV News, Minister of Education, Cliff Cullen said in part: “Providing Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and teachings to all students remains our priority with a stronger presence and value...

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

...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

...management style to do likewise, 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...

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

WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's new minister of Indigenous relations has apologized for his comments over residential schools, but now more voices from within the Pallister government are weighing in on the recent controversies. It's been a week since Eileen Clarke resigned as Manitoba's Indigenous and northern affairs minister in part because of controversial comments made by Premier Pallister about Manitoba’s ancestral history. READ MORE: 'You can't be out here defending residential schools': Opposition leader calls out Manitoba's new Indigenous relations ministerThese comments prompted immediate backlash from Manitoba's opposition leader Wab Kinew, along with a number of Indigenous leaders in the province. While Lagimodiere released a statement Thursday saying he misspoke, the new Indigenous relations minister issued an official apology on Friday. “I stand behind Minister Lagimodiere in terms of his comments and his statement that what he said was not what he intended to convey," Gordon said.

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

...— Whatever Eileen Clarke decides, she has plenty of support in her hometown where, it seems, most residents are willing to stand beside her. GLADSTONE — Whatever Eileen Clarke decides, she has plenty of support in her hometown where, it seems, most residents are willing to stand beside her. The...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Eileen Clarke

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

...email Manitoba’s new minister for Indigenous relations has issued an 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. ...

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

...and that residential schools were "designed not to benefit Indigenous peoples, but to erase their cultures." On Friday, Mental Health Minister Audrey Gordon disagreed, saying the premier listens to different opinions. "We agree to disagree. We’re respectful of the viewpoints of each and every...

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

...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

...Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Following the incident, Premier Brian Pallister condemned the protesters and promised to replace and repair the statues. He also offered his views on colonialism. “The people came here to this...

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

At least one member of the Pallister cabinet is not immunized against COVID-19, while a Winnipeg MLA says her constituents have no right to know whether she’s been vaccinated. At least one member of the Pallister cabinet is not immunized against COVID-19, while a Winnipeg MLA says her constituents have no right to know whether she’s been vaccinated. Morley-Lecomte is the only MLA of the 32 Winnipeg electoral districts who would not say whether they have been vaccinated. The PC cabinet, Schuler’s Springfield-Ritchot constituency office and Lagimodiere’s Selkirk office all ignored queries this week. Lagimodiere, who only joined cabinet Thursday, had posted to social media numerous times about the importance of getting vaccinated.

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

...have seen a high number of mental health-related hospital admissions during the (COVID-19) pandemic," Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery Minister Audrey Gordon told reporters Friday. The province is spending $500,000 this year to add six crisis beds and extra staff to the Crisis Response Centre's...

Mentions: Bernadette Smith, Audrey Gordon

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

...lendemain des propos controversés du nouveau ministre de la Réconciliation avec les Autochtones et le Nord, Alan Lagimodiere, qui a succédé à Eileen Clarke. En conférence de presse, quelques minutes après son assermentation, Alan Lagimodiere a déclaré que dans sa compréhension du système des...

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

...other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Winnipeg mayor rips Tory MLA for residential school comments Back to video NDP leader Wab Kinew interrupted Lagimodiere’s press conference, chastising him over his remarks, saying in part, “It was the expressed intent of residential schools...

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

...content Southern Chiefs’ Organization Grand Chief Jerry Daniels released a statement just hours after a Thursday press conference by PC MLA Dr. Alan Lagimodiere, which came on the same day he took on the newly created role. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. tap here to see other videos from...

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

...l’institut de sondage Probe Research Le remaniement ministériel effectué jeudi par Brian Pallister est survenu à la suite de la démission d’Eileen Clarke vendredi dernier. Mercredi, la ministre démissionnaire a déclaré dans une publication sur Facebook que des commentaires récents de Brian...

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

...back his comments. His remarks follow a string of events attracting public scrutiny of the Conservative government. Earlier this week, Agassiz MLA Eileen Clarke resigned from her position as minister of Indigenous and northern relations, saying some of Pallister's comments were a factor in her decision, but...

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

...Manitobans need to understand how government works and what takes it off the rails," Clarke told the Free Press a couple of hours before Premier Brian Pallister announced a cabinet shuffle to replace her. "I made it clear to the premier I will not stay within the boundaries of Agassiz but will travel across...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Blaine Pedersen, Eileen Clarke

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