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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ROUGH ROAD TO REDEMPTION?
Saturday, 05 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - In last fall's election, Premier Greg Selinger repeatedly ruled out a tax hike and then raised the gas tax and expanded the PST's scope in his first post-election budget. Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz is guilty of a similar sin.
The Strand? Sheesh!
Saturday, 05 May 2012
Brandon Sun - But when cornered by the Tories, Premier Greg Selinger denied any “fast-tracking” of funding was taking place and later told the Sun that Caldwell, “hasn't asked anything of me.” So how does the underside of the premier's bus look, Drew?
Letters: May 7
Saturday, 05 May 2012
Winnipeg Sun - Nearly three years ago, when Greg Selinger took over the reigns of our provincial government, my local NDP MLA told me that Selinger was a brilliant man and an economics major. I thought, what a relief for the taxpayers of Manitoba, someone who knows ...
Nothing to celebrate in provincial budget
Friday, 04 May 2012
Winnipeg Sun - Finance Minister Stan Struthers shakes hands with Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger after introducing the provincial budget. I just love to celebrate. Lately, my colleagues and I have done a fair amount of it. However, something we've not celebrated — nor ...
Proposed law keeps school trustees in line
Friday, 04 May 2012
Brandon Sun - Tory Cameron Friesen said he finds it ironic the NDP introduced the bill at the same time Premier Greg Selinger refuses to punish Health Minister Theresa Oswald for breaching the election law. "There's a disconnect here between what this bill says and ...
Strand attacks have now crossed the line
Friday, 04 May 2012
Brandon Sun - ... East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell to former city councillor Vince Barletta — who now works for the provincial government as the director in the priorities and planning committee of cabinet — and Premier Greg Selinger's special assistant, Martin Gautron.
Boot Oswald from cabinet for breaking law: Tories
Friday, 04 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Premier Greg Selinger immediately rejected that notion, saying Oswald has done "an excellent job" in her portfolio. Earlier this week, elections commissioner Bill Bowles ruled the NDP broke election advertising rules when government officials invited ...
Proposed law keeps school trustees in line
Friday, 04 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Tory Cameron Friesen said he finds it ironic the NDP introduced the bill at the same time Premier Greg Selinger refuses to punish Health Minister Theresa Oswald for breaching the election law. "There's a disconnect here between what this bill says and ...
Water rates 'hidden' tax: PUB
Friday, 04 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Russ Wyatt (Transcona) accused Premier Greg Selinger of "hiding behind" the PUB in an attempt to change policy and wrest control from the City of Winnipeg. He said the annual rate hikes are needed for environmental upgrades to the city's water and ...
Province supports Buy Manitoba program
Friday, 04 May 2012
Portage Daily Graphic - “When we purchase locally produced food we are providing more support to farm families, food processors, rural communities, and Manitoba's economic future, plus we get to understand exactly where our food is coming from,” said Premier Greg Selinger in ...
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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