News - Manitoba NDP

May 19, 2022

NDP bill allows parents to choose traditional cultural names for their children

The NDP critic for Indigenous Reconciliation, Ian Bushie, was joined by new parents Carson Robinson and Zaagaate Jock and their baby, Atetsenhtsén:we, to celebrate the introduction of an NDP bill that would amend the Vital Statistics Act to allow parents to name their children traditional cultural names. “Naming a child is a...

May 15, 2022

Mike Moroz Nominated as NDP Candidate for River Heights

The Manitoba NDP nominated teacher, Mike Moroz, as a fresh voice to represent the NDP in River Heights. “I know River Heights families want better schools for their kids, better care for seniors and real action to address inequality and reconciliation,” said Moroz. “As a father, a teacher and a life-long community activist,...

May 13, 2022

PCs block NDP resolution to protect young athletes

After the recent charges of sexual assault against a Winnipeg high school coach became public, the Manitoba NDP is demanding the PCs develop better policies to protect young athletes. The PCs, including former Blue Bomber and MLA for Fort Whyte, Obby Khan, talked out the NDP resolution, refusing to let it...

May 10, 2022

Only Eric Redhead and Wab Kinew are Ready to Lead the North Forward

Treaty 5 and Dakota territory, Homeland of the Red River Métis, Thompson MB — Building on decades of northern representation, the NDP’s Eric Redhead and Wab Kinew launched their campaign ready to fight PC cuts and offer a brighter future for families in the Thompson constituency. “Families in the Thompson...

April 29, 2022

Legislature to invite Pope Francis to Manitoba to apologize to Survivors

The Manitoba Legislature is set to pass an NDP motion to invite Pope Francis to Manitoba as our communities confront the truth and pain of our shared history. For many Manitobans, the discovery of children’s graves on Residential School sites opened their eyes and their hearts to the truth of our country...

April 29, 2022

Kinew introduces bill to protect workers-in-training

On the National Day of Mourning, NDP Leader Wab Kinew introduced a bill to restore the 1-1 apprenticeship ratio for workers training on the job. “Manitoba families want to know their child or loved one is safe when they begin their on-the-job training as an apprentice in the trades,” said...