Overview
Party leaders warmed up for next week’s televised debate at a forum hosted by the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association. The focus of the forum was on economic development in the province. Being that the PC’s focus has been on the economy, Leader Stefanson was able to reiterate key messages about reducing provincial taxation. Though the Manitoba NDP is trying to make the ballot question healthcare, Leader Kinew focused on the party’s promise to freeze electricity rates and began to talk about potential support for the critical minerals industry.
The Manitoba NDP announced, if elected, former Premier Gary Doer would serve as an advisor on Canada-US trade. Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper appointed Doer as Canada’s ambassador to the United States, and he served in that role until 2016. Doer’s announcement comes alongside an endorsement from Lloyd Axworthy, a prominent former liberal cabinet member and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre. Manitoba Insurance and Manitoba land titles MGEU members continued to protest at PC campaign announcements.
Campaign Announcements
NDP
- NDP Promise to improve cardiac care at Winnipeg’s St. Boniface Hospital
- Direct more government contracts to local bidders
PC
Liberals
In the News
- CBC News– Proposed gun legislation could have ‘severe impacts on people’s livelihoods,’ Manitoba Business owner says
- CBC News- 70% of Manitoba Housing units studied went days with indoor temperatures at or above 26°C
- Global News- Manitoba’s Stefanson remains at bottom of premiers’ approval rankings, but with some positive signs
- Winnipeg Sun- Seven in 10 Canadians worried about climate change link it to extreme weather