News - Manitoba NDP

March 05, 2021

Auditor General Investigates Pallister's Hydro Interference

The Manitoba NDP has learned Manitoba’s Auditor General is investigating allegations of government interference into the operations of Manitoba Hydro International (MHI), including issuing a stop-sell order on the subsidiary. “When it comes to Hydro, Manitobans just don’t trust this PC government,” said Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew. “An investigation...

February 26, 2021

NDP Call for Reliable High-Speed Internet to Improve Quality of Life for Families

Today the Manitoba NDP met with Finance Minister Scott Fielding to urge him to make reliable, high-speed internet for families everywhere in Manitoba a priority in the PCs 2021 budget. The PCs have the ability to increase connectivity across the province but they are dragging their heels and making life...

February 26, 2021

PCs Ignore Climate Emergency in Hydro’s 20-Year Plan

The PC Government continues to ignore science, and fails to take the climate emergency seriously, in their long-term plans for Manitoba Hydro. Power point slides from Hydro’s 20-year strategic plan, obtained by the Manitoba NDP, indicate that Hydro plans to deliberately slow the introduction of electric vehicle technology, allow cabinet...

February 26, 2021

Hydro Moving Towards Texas-Style Surge Pricing That Will Increase Rates for Families

Manitoba Hydro is planning to increase rates for families and make it harder for Manitobans to pay their bills in the winter months when they need more heat to stay warm. Power point slides from an internal, previously undisclosed presentation on Hydro’s 20-year strategic plan, obtained by the Manitoba NDP,...

February 26, 2021

FIPPAs Show PCs’ Nursing Workforce Stabilization Project Failed

The Pallister government has refused to take steps to address the nursing shortage in Manitoba despite forming a Nursing Workforce Stabilization Group 15 months ago. Documents obtained by the Manitoba NDP through Freedom of Information Requests show the group has not spent any funds and does not have frontline nurses...

February 17, 2021

Premier Stands by as NAV Canada Lays Off Manitoba Workers

Premier Fails to Sign onto Joint Letter Calling for Job Protections. The Pallister government has failed to stand up for Manitoba workers after refusing to join six other premiers in condemning NAV Canada job cuts. “Manitobans wants a Premier that stands up for them when they need help. When workers...