Manitoba Politics

• Manitoba mulls changes to opening prayer read in legislature

  Premier Wab Kinew says it's been 15 years since the prayer read inside the Manitoba legislature was updated — and a change is long past due.

  Canada

  Apr 11
  
• Manitoba NDP government, PCs finger-pointing over health-care worker recruitment program

  The Manitoba NDP government and the opposition Progressive Conservatives are pointing the finger at each other over the recruitment of nurses from overseas.

  Health

  Mar 14
  
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• Manitoba premier tops leaders’ approval polls once again

  Wab Kinew, whose Manitoba NDP formed government after last October's provincial election, is enjoying a 63 per cent approval rating, according to the latest Angus Reid poll.

  Politics

  Mar 11
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• Staff severance payments reach $1.7M after Manitoba changes government

  Severance payments to political staff following last year's Manitoba election have reached about $1.7 million, government figures show.

  Politics

  Feb 20
• Province revamps board at Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro

  The Manitoba government has revamped the board at its Crown-owned energy utility, and has given it a series of new marching orders.

  Politics

  Dec 4, 2023
• Manitoba Liberals announce Willard Reaves as deputy leader

  Interim leader Cindy Lamoureux announced Tuesday that Willard Reaves has been appointed to the number-two role for the Manitoba Liberals.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2023
• Manitoba introduces bill aimed at temporarily lifting provincial fuel tax

  The bill proposes lifting the 14-cent-a-litre tax on gasoline, diesel and natural gas used in motor vehicles from Jan. 1 to the end of June.

  Politics

  Nov 23, 2023
• Manitoba government’s swearing-in ceremony at The Leaf cost $19K, documents reveal

  New figures show the Manitoba government's swearing-in ceremony last month cost just over $19,000.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2023
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• Manitoba Tories look to avoid repeat of 2021 leadership race drama

  Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are considering changes to the way they choose a party leader following controversy over the last contest.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2023
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• Manitoba PCs announce shadow cabinet

  Manitoba's official opposition announced its shadow cabinet one week after swearing in 22 members of the legislative assembly. Heather Stefanson said it will hold NDPs accountable.

  Politics

  Oct 24, 2023