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Unofficial kick-off to BC NP election campaignIt was the end of the spring session at the B.C. legislature on Thursday, but it could have been confused with an election writ drop. As Premier David Eby made it clear, but there’s no mistaking the jockeying for votes is already underway. Richard Zussman reports on what provincial politics will look like this summer.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 17
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NDP leadership hopefuls to take part in Calgary debateThe second official debate in the Alberta NDP Leadership contest is being held Saturday at BMO Centre. MRU political scientist Duane Bratt joins Global News Morning Calgary to discuss how the campaign has gone so far, and what he expects this Saturday.Global News Morning CalgaryMay 10
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Global National: May 31Former U.S. president Donald Trump says he will appeal his conviction, a day after a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 felony charges in his hush money trial. On Friday morning, Trump delivered a familiar speech, filled with false claims. It’s still unclear whether the conviction will help or hinder the former...Global NationalMay 31
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B.C. not meeting targets on $10-a-day childcareThe BC NDP government has made its $10/day childcare program a centrepiece of its platform in the past two election campaigns. But as Richard Zussman reports, when it comes to spending and the number of daycare spots created — they haven’t lived up to the promise.Global News Hour at 6 BCFeb 26
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More government spending expected before electionDespite delivering its 2024 budget this week, the NDP government is expected to announce a string of significant projects costing billions of dollars before the start of the fall election campaign. Richard Zussman reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCFeb 23
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Manitoba PCs take shots at province for delaying Hydro rate freezeOn Thursday, Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala said, “We said we would delay the proposed rate freeze in light of discovering the direction of Hydro’s net income.” PC finance critic Grant Jackson said that the NDP’s commitment was irresponsible “considering the lack of rain falling while Sala was on doorsteps campaigning.”Feb 22
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Housing affordability a focal point of B.C. throne speechHousing affordability is one of the focal points in the B.C. government’s latest throne speech. As Richard Zussman reports, the NDP government is signalling fiscal restraint is not their priority heading into the budget and the fall election campaign. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more on the message the premier is trying to send.Global News Hour at 6 BCFeb 20
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Long-promised school for Olympic Village still not under constructionFor more than 15 years, there’s been talk of building a school in Vancouver’s Olympic Village. And in 2020, the NDP made a campaign promise to expedite construction. But here we are in 20-24, and nothing has changed. Global’s Angela Jung reports.Global News at 11 BCFeb 7
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Should taxpayers fund government ads?If you’ve been driving around Winnipeg – you’ve likely spotted billboards promoting the Manitoba government’s gas tax holiday. It was a campaign promise made by the NDP, but should following through on it – be the subject of publicly funded ads? Katherine Dornian reports.AdvertisementFeb 2
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New reality in B.C. politicsAnother poll is adding to the evidence of a new status quo in B.C. politics. The NDP has a significant lead, and the upstart BC Conservative Party is running second. The opposition BC United is launching a new publicity campaign, while BC Green leader Sonia Furstenau is moving to a long-time NDP stronghold riding. Richard...Global News Hour at 6 BCJan 31
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Subsidized housing campaign launches to fill affordable apartment units in Montreal’s west endA new promotional campaign is underway to help low-income families and single parents with young children find a new place to live. A subsidized housing complex in Montreal’s NDG neighbourhood is looking to fill about three apartments. Tenants get the chance to live in the units for up to five years with the opportunity to...CanadaJan 22
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Premier Eby shares personal news at BC NDP convention in VictoriaPremier David Eby tested new lines and campaign ideas at the BC NDP convention this weekend in Victoria. As Richard Zussman reports, he also shared some personal news.EconomyNov 19, 2023
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Manitoba finance minister says fuel tax holiday will be set to start Jan. 1The Manitoba government is looking at Jan. 1 for the start of a fuel-tax holiday to help motorists with inflation. The NDP promised during the recent election campaign to suspend the province’s 14-cent-a-litre fuel tax until inflation subsides.PoliticsOct 31, 2023
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Manitoba Election: Success of NDP’s campaign rides on health care and affordability, strategist saysGlobal Winnipeg’s Marney Blunt spoke with NDP campaign strategist Cheryl Oates about the importance of focusing primarily on the issue of health care.Oct 3, 2023
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Political Panel: One year away from provincial electionThe countdown is on until British Columbians head back to the polls, and the NDP are still riding high with the BC United and Conservatives closely tied. Ash Amlani, principal at Bunyaad Public Affairs, and Maria Dobrinskaya, political strategist, talk about how the different campaigns should approach the next 12 months.Global News Morning BCOct 22, 2023
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Federal NDP discuss future during party conventionThe federal New Democratic Party (NDP) discusses their future campaign and a leadership review at their 2023 convention in Hamilton, Ont.CanadaOct 14, 2023
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Manitoba Election: Choice between NDPs and Liberals a false dichotomy, Liberal leader saysManitoba Liberal leader Dougald Lamont criticized the PC Party and NDP on Monday for their track-records on key issues, like social programs and senior supports adding that both are “running on identical campaigns with identical budgets.”CanadaOct 2, 2023
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Strong support for NDP at Manitoba campaign’s midpoint, new poll saysA new poll at the halfway mark of the province’s election campaign suggests Manitoba’s New Democrats are currently winning the popularity contest against the incumbent Progressive Conservatives.CanadaSep 20, 2023
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Doctors Manitoba on NDP healthcare promisesDoctors Manitoba president talks about the road ahead post-election campaign.Oct 4, 2023
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Manitoba election: September 15Here’s what the NDP and PC’s were promising on the election campaign trail today including health care and affordability pledges.Sep 15, 2023