News - Manitoba NDP

December 15, 2021

Manitoba's ICU Bed Tracker Shows Capacity and Staff Crisis in Real Time

A provincial ICU bed tracker that shows capacity and staffing levels in Manitoba’s major ICU units proves just how critical the situation has become. “This tracker shows just how dire a situation this really is. Right now, there are just a handful of available beds across our ICU units, and...

December 10, 2021

Thompson MLA Danielle Adams Honoured by NDP Leader Wab Kinew and Party

The Manitoba NDP is extremely sad to confirm the tragic passing of Danielle Adams, NDP MLA for Thompson and dedicated mother and partner. "Danielle’s passing is heartbreaking on so many levels—she was a young, caring mother who wore her heart on her sleeve,” said NDP Leader Wab Kinew. “She was...

December 04, 2021

Sarah Pinsent Nominated as NDP Candidate for Interlake-Gimli

First non-incumbent candidate to be nominated for next election The Manitoba NDP nominated their first non-incumbent candidate today for the next provincial election. Sarah Pinsent, the NDP’s candidate for Interlake-Gimli, was officially nominated at an event Sunday afternoon at the Gimli Recreation Centre. “I first ran for the NDP in...

December 04, 2021

Lisa Naylor Nominated as NDP Candidate for Wolseley

Manitoba NDP MLA Lisa Naylor was nominated as the New Democrats’ candidate in Wolseley constituency today, surrounded by Wolseley residents, family and friends, and her NDP colleagues. “I love representing Wolseley, the West End, West Broadway and the incredible communities that call these neighbourhoods home,” said Naylor. “During the pandemic...

December 03, 2021

PCs Policy Forces Winnipeg Patient to Flin Flon as Family Fears for Her Mental Health and Recovery

Kristina Markus, who is recovering from in hospital, was transferred from Seven Oaks hospital to Flin Flon because there were not enough hospital beds in Winnipeg. Her family reached out to NDP Leader Wab Kinew out of concern for her sister’s recovery and mental health. “Kristina Markus never should have...

December 02, 2021

PC Government Spends $22 million on For Profit Nurses to Cover Their Cuts

Documents obtained by the Manitoba NDP show the PCs spent a total of $22.2 million in agency nurses in rural and Northern Manitoba over a seven-month period. “The nursing shortage in rural and Nothern communities has reached a breaking point and families are suffering,” said NDP Leader Wab Kinew. “We need...