News - Manitoba NDP

April 17, 2020

NDP Reveal PC Plan for Municipal Job Cuts

After announcing plans to cut provincial public sector jobs, the Pallister Government is now pushing municipalities across Manitoba to lay off front line workers who deliver critical services residents rely on, the Manitoba NDP revealed today.

April 16, 2020

Manitoba NDP Fight for Working Families in Emergency Legislative Session

The Manitoba NDP worked collaboratively with the provincial government yesterday during an emergency sitting of the House to improve proposed legislation with amendments. The Official Opposition also forced the government to back down from its plan to force through partisan legislation unrelated to the pandemic.

April 09, 2020

Manitoba NDP Call Province to Invest in Emergency Housing During COVID-19

NDP MLA for Point Douglas, and Official Opposition critic for Mental Health and Addictions, Bernadette Smith is calling on the provincial government to increase emergency housing for low income Manitobans needing a place to self-isolate while awaiting test results. Smith called for quick repairs to empty social housing stock in...

April 09, 2020

Manitoba NDP Call to Strengthen Public Health in Correctional Facilities

he Manitoba NDP is urging the province to take clear steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Manitoba’s correctional facilities and keep those who live and work within the justice system safe.

April 07, 2020

NDP Call to Reconvene Legislature to Fight for Emergency Financial Aid

Leader of the Official Opposition, Wab Kinew and NDP House Leader Nahanni Fontaine are urging the Pallister government to immediately reconvene the House in order to pass emergency legislation that would give direct financial assistance to Manitoba families.

April 06, 2020

Manitoba Workers Need More Support

The Manitoba NDP is calling on the provincial government to immediately pass job-protection legislation and compensation supports that will protect essential workers’ health and help stabilize incomes for all working families.