News - Manitoba NDP

April 13, 2022

NDP introduce bill to hold PC government accountable for their cuts

Bill 225 would measure social, environmental impact of legislation As Manitoba falls farther behind on meeting it’s climate targets, the NDP introduced a bill that would hold the PC government accountable and promote an equitable and sustainable recovery from the pandemic. “Manitobans want to improve the health of our environment...

April 13, 2022

PC Budget Underfunds Northern Health Care and Highways

While life gets more expensive for Northern families, 30% of nursing positions are vacant, and sections of the Thompson hospital are without hot water, Premier Stefanson’s first budget failed to deliver the solutions Northern families need. “Northern families are looking for hope. With her first budget Premier Stefanson had the...

April 13, 2022

Stefanson’s budget doesn't pass the test for Manitoba families

While life gets more expensive for families, seniors are transported hours away for care, and wait times at Winnipeg ERs hit record highs, Premier Stefanson’s first budget failed to deliver the solutions families need. “Manitobans are looking for hope. With her first budget Premier Stefanson had the chance to deliver...

April 12, 2022

NDP Nominates Rachelle Schott in Kildonan-River East

Treaty 1 and Dakota Territory, Homeland of the Red River Métis, Winnipeg MB— Manitoba NDP Leader, Wab Kinew, joined community members at Jeffrey’s Restaurant in Kildonan-River East to nominate Rachelle Schott as the NDP candidate for the constituency. “Families in Kildonan-River East are hoping for better days ahead,” said Schott....

April 08, 2022

1 in 5 Nursing Positions Vacant in Prairie Mountain Health

Treaty 1 and Dakota Territory, Homeland of the Red River Métis, Winnipeg MB – While hospitals continue to be understaffed and overcapacity, the NDP revealed in the Legislature yesterday that years of PC cuts to health care in have left 1 in 5 nursing positions vacant in Prairie Mountain Health. ...

March 21, 2022

NDP Nominate Renée Cable in Southdale

Treaty 1 and Dakota Territory, Homeland of the Red River Métis, Winnipeg, MB—Joined by two hundred members, the NDP have nominated Renée Cable to fight back against Audrey Gordon’s health cuts as their candidate for Southdale in the next election. “Southdale families want a brighter future, one where reliable health...