News - Manitoba NDP

April 26, 2022

PCs let wait times for emergency care increase by 35% in rural MB

Families in rural Manitoba are waiting longer for emergency care under the PCs. Yesterday in Question Period the Manitoba NDP tabled documents that show ambulances were out of service for over 19,000 hours in December 2021, an increase as high as 35% in some areas over the last 3 years. “When...

April 26, 2022

NDP delay PC bills that make life harder, more expensive for Manitoba families

The Official Opposition delayed 5 PC bills so Manitobans have more time to learn about them and fight back. “Manitobans want to look forward to a brighter future, but under the PC government life is only getting harder and more expensive,” said NDP House Leader Nahanni Fontaine. “While the PCs...

April 25, 2022

NDP delay PCs Hydro bill to keep rates low for Manitoba families

As the cost of groceries and gas goes up for families across Manitoba, the NDP are delaying a PC bill that would allow the government to raise hydro rates by 5% at the cabinet table. They announced they would delay the bill alongside hydro workers and IBEW. “Manitoba families are...

April 25, 2022

NDP Nominates Eric Redhead in Thompson

After a tribute to Danielle Adams and a moment of silence in her honour, the Manitoba NDP nominated Eric Redhead as their candidate for the Thompson by-election. NDP Leader Wab Kinew was in Thompson to speak at the nomination and kick-off the campaign. “Families in Thompson and the surrounding communities...

April 22, 2022

NDP delay PC bill to protect children and environment from pesticides

On Earth Day, the Manitoba NDP announced they will delay Bill 22, which would lift a ban on harmful chemical pesticides, putting the health of families and the future of sustainable businesses at risk. “Delaying this bill is a no-brainer,” said NDP Critic for the Environment and Climate Change, Lisa...

April 20, 2022

NDP Introduces Bill to Make Northern Highways Safer

NDP MLA for Flin Flon Tom Lindsey introduced a bill today which would strengthen provincial laws to keep highways clear of snow, so that families can safely travel. “Living in the north, I know families drive on highways that are covered in snow and slick with ice all the time....