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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Tory MPs take aim at Selinger on immigration
Friday, 20 April 2012
Brandon Sun - The four Tory MPs — Shelly Glover, Candice Hoeppner, Joy Smith and James Bezan — who would likely not speak about the immigration changes without permission from the prime minister's office — took turns slamming Premier Greg Selinger and his government ...
Broken promises
Friday, 20 April 2012
Brandon Sun - For remarkably similar reasons, Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger has been taking some heat this week for comments he made during the 2011 fall election campaign. As the Winnipeg Free Press reported on Thursday, the Progressive Conservatives dug up a ...
Immigration spat heats up
Friday, 20 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - The four Tory MPs, Shelly Glover, Candice Hoeppner, Joy Smith and James Bezan -- who would likely not speak about the immigration changes without permission from the Prime Minister's Office -- took turns slamming Premier Greg Selinger and his ...
Province not keen to amalgamate divisions
Friday, 20 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Instead, Allan's staffer pointed to a February radio interview in which Premier Greg Selinger said while all options to find greater efficiencies are on the table, the government prefers to let school divisions concentrate on educating children.
Free cancer medications announced
Friday, 20 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - The Home Cancer Drug Program was made official by Premier Greg Selinger and Health Minister Theresa Oswald at an event Thursday at the Canadian Cancer Society. It was promised by the NDP in the fall election campaign and announced in Tuesday's budget.
Manitoba government accused of using civil service for political purposes
Friday, 20 April 2012
Global Winnipeg - But Premier Greg Selinger said the email was simply a response to concerns about the federal changes. "(Rempel) is in regular contact with all these agencies and has received many requests for information about what is going on.
Selinger broke tax promise: Brodbeck
Friday, 20 April 2012
Winnipeg Sun - By Tom Brodbeck ,Winnipeg Sun Premier Greg Selinger tries to explain in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly on April 19, 2012, why he raised taxes that week when he told voters in the fall election he wouldn't. (Tom Brodbeck, Winnipeg Sun) The problem ...
Civil servant's email stirs politicial controversy
Friday, 20 April 2012
Winnipeg Sun - Premier Greg Selinger tried to downplay the involvement of one of his senior civil servants in the political melee, saying Rempel was just trying to help promote an open and democratic dialogue on the issue. “He simply informed them that they have a ...
Manitoba government accused of using civil service for political purposes
Friday, 20 April 2012
Brandon Sun - Tory immigration critic Mavis Taillieu (TAHL'-you) says the government should not use civil servants to further its political goals. She says civil servants are supposed to be impartial. Premier Greg Selinger says the assistant deputy minister was ...
Cancer drugs get 100% coverage
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Portage Daily Graphic - “This budget will help patients focus on their health rather than worrying about the financial burden expensive cancer drugs have on their lives and families,” said Premier Greg Selinger. Manitoba is following Saskatchewan's lead in offering the full ...
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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