Greg Selinger
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Incumbent since 1999
party leader
Greg Selinger incumbent
Political Party: NDP
Phone: (204) 930-4232
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Transportation show must go on, and on
Friday, 18 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - After many twists and turns, the saga appeared to be heading toward the end of its run two weeks ago, when rapid transit discussions between Mayor Sam Katz and Premier Greg Selinger were back on track. But given the events of the past two days, ...
Water to flow soon to reserves
Friday, 18 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Premier Greg Selinger said the province has repeatedly offered to help Ottawa with a program to retrofit homes in Manitoba but until now the response had been lukewarm. Selinger would not put a dollar figure on what the province would contribute, ...
City blazing a new trail
Friday, 18 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Premier Greg Selinger said there may be better ways to support rapid transit without placing the financial burden on transit users, many of whom are of limited financial means. "We'll take a look to see whether there's way to advance rapid transit ...
local news briefs
Friday, 18 November 2011
The Manitoban - Occupy Winnipeg have sent a letter to Manitoba premier Greg Selinger, stating that they are “disappointed” with the decision of provincial staff to bar them from the building. The letter goes on to say that Occupy Winnipeg has been informed that ...
Selinger not thrilled with city's move to increase transit fares
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger appears to be cool to city council's surprise move to jack up transit fares by a quarter next year to pay for the second leg of the Southwest Rapid Transit Corridor. On Wednesday, council voted 8-6 to add 20 ...
Winnipeg Jets licence plates to hit Autopac Dec. 12
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Portage Daily Graphic - Premier Greg Selinger made the announcement yesterday and said that the plates would be administered by Manitoba Public Insurance and available on Monday Dec. 12. ""Manitobans love their Jets and are proud to support them," said Selinger in a release. ...
Selinger asserts jurisdiction in contraband cigarette seizure
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
CJOB - Premier Greg Selinger says the province does indeed have jurisdiction when it comes to the Dakota Chundee Smoke Shop near Pipestone. The shop has been selling tobacco products supplied by Mohawk distributors in Quebec for about 40 dollars a carton. ...
Tugboat capsizes in lake channel
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - The $100-million channel was ordered by Premier Greg Selinger earlier this year as a way to drain flood water from Lake St. Martin and nearby Lake Manitoba to bring both back down to more normal levels before spring. Hundreds of people were evacuated ...
Special 'Jets' licence plates available soon in Manitoba
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Premier Greg Selinger says the plates will be available Dec. 12 and will cost $70. It will be a way for hockey fans to support their NHL team as $30 of the fee will go to the Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation. Drivers will be able to visit any of the ...
Jets imitate Blue with branded licence plates
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Brandon Sun - Winnipeg Jets licence plates were unveiled Tuesday at the MTS Centre by Mark Chipman (left) and Premier Greg Selinger. The Winnipeg Jets are about to lift a marketing strategy directly out of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' playbook. ...
Questionnaire Response
Greg Selinger - St. Boniface
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
Our government has made a lot of progress since the 90’s and I think if we work together we can achieve much more. I want families to have access to health care, quality education, good jobs, and feel safe in their communities.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
As a resident of St. Boniface for over 30 years and having raised my two sons in this community I feel passionate about St. Boniface's wonderful and unique qualities as a neighbourhood and its contribution to making Manitoba the wonderful province it is.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Health care accessibility, opportunities for young people, recreational infrastructure, quality education & keeping Manitoba Hydro publically owned.
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