Harry Wolbert
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Liberals on edge of oblivion?
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Brandon Sun - Harry Wolbert, who is also a candidate in the constituency of St. Vital, made the comments following the release of two polls Monday pegging provincial Liberal support at 10 per cent or lower. Aside from growing speculation the Liberals could be shut ...
Liberals on edge of oblivion?
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Harry Wolbert, who is also a candidate in the constituency of St. Vital, made the comments following the release of two polls Monday pegging provincial Liberal support at 10 per cent or lower. Aside from growing speculation the Liberals could be shut ...
Manitoba Liberals may be wiped out, some want new leader: candidate
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Brandon Sun - St. Vital Liberal party candidate Harry Wolbert (right) says "the writing may be on the wall" for party leader Jon Gerrard (left). WINNIPEG - Some analysts — and at least one candidate — are talking openly about the possibility that the Manitoba ...
Manitoba Liberals may be wiped out, some want new leader: candidate
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - "There is that concern, yes," Harry Wolbert, the party's candidate in the St. Vital constituency in south Winnipeg, said Tuesday. "I, for one, am quite concerned and have been doing my best to rally the troops." Latest news and views on the campaign ...
Manitoba Liberals may be wiped out, some want new leader: candidate
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Harry Wolbert, who is running in the St. Vital constituency in Winnipeg, says there's a dislike in some circles for leader Jon Gerrard. Latest news and views on the campaign front. Who says election issues have to be boring? Play our game and you could ...
Manitoba Tories hold slight lead in new Environics opinion poll
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - "Time for MB Liberals and their supporters to step up to the plate, especially if we don't want to see ourselves wiped off the political map," Harry Wolbert, a Liberal candidate in the St. Vital constituency, wrote on Twitter Monday.
Manitoba Tories hold slight lead in new Environics opinion poll
Monday, 26 September 2011
Brandon Sun - "Time for MB Liberals and their supporters to step up to the plate, especially if we don't want to see ourselves wiped off the political map," Harry Wolbert, a Liberal candidate in the St. Vital constituency, wrote on Twitter Monday.
Gerrard's Liberals on verge of extinction
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - In a Free Press op-ed column published in May, Liberal official Harry Wolbert implored voters to embrace his party much in the way federal voters created an "orange crush" by embracing the NDP in the last federal election. ...
Questionnaire Response
Harry Wolbert - St. Vital
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
I have decided to once again run as a candidate because I don’t like the direction in which our province is heading. I want to be a champion for positive social change in my community and my province.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
I will bring my 21 years of experience as an advocate and counselor in the social services field, as well as my experience in policy development to the Manitoba Legislature. As an advocate for social justice issues, one of my goals has been the inclusion and full-citizenship of all Manitobans.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Yes. Currently, there are four groups (the aboriginal community, the poor, university students, persons with disabilities) which have traditionally not participated in our political process. I would like to engage these groups to become more active participants in our society. I am a strong believer in empowering individuals and communities to participate in society as “responsible citizens” and not just as taxpayers.
What is one thing you stand for that is not part of your political party’s platform?
Provincial accessibility legislation for persons with disabilities. I believe that accessibility is a right.
Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?
My commitment to you: 1) Reduce the tax burden on all Manitobans 2) Eliminate the “job-killing” payroll tax which weakens our economy 3) Make crime and neighbourhood safety a priority 4) Deal with some of the social and root causes of crime such as poverty, homelessness and gangs 5) Lower the high school drop-out rates and reduce classroom overcrowding 6) Support Manitoba’s green economy and environmentally friendly initiatives
What is your favourite location in the electoral division you are currently a candidate for?
I have a couple of favourites. They would be the St. Vital Shopping Centre and the Village Canadien Housing Co-op., where my wife Valerie and I have been involved in the community since 2001.
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