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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A taxandcut solution
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Welcome to the first budget of Premier Greg Selinger's new NDP government, an economic blueprint that relies not only on your usual grab bag of cuts and tax hikes, but also some new fiscal levers that emerge out of left field. "Don't underestimate our ...
A new minister, same old broom
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - But after missing the deficit target last year by about $200 million it's not that good, more a reminder that Premier Greg Selinger in his last year at finance declared that he "chose" to balance the books, but instead ran up a $545-million deficit.
PC leadership candidate has concerns about Manitoba budget
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
CJOB - And He says Greg Selinger's NDP government had the perfect opportunity to make Manitoba stronger and they failed. Pallister says in 1999, every Manitoban's personal share of the debt was $6708 and during its 13 years in government, ...
City's 'infrastructure crisis' ignored: Katz
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Winnipeg Sun - Let's see what people think of those roads when they drive to those retailers,” said Katz, referencing the NDP's pledge to loosen restrictions for retailers on Sunday in Manitoba, where most stores can only open between noon-6 pm Premier Greg Selinger ...
A cash grab for the ages
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Winnipeg Sun - By Tom Brodbeck ,Winnipeg Sun Finance Minister Stan Struthers shakes hands with Premier Greg Selinger after introducing the budget on Tuesday. It's easily one of the biggest tax grabs in recent Manitoba history. The Selinger government plans on prying ...
Smokes, haircuts and gas to cost more as Manitoba tables deficit budget
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Global Winnipeg - Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger (left) and other ministers listen in as Finance Minister Stan Struthers tables the 2012-2013 budget at the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg, Tuesday, April 17, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods WINNIPEG - Manitobans ...
McFadyen: Province's Budget is a $184M Tax Hike
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
ChrisD.ca (blog) - “There is an iceberg out there, and (Premier) Greg Selinger is driving right at it,” McFadyen said. “He betrayed his promise to Manitobans not to raise taxes. He betrayed his promise to Manitobans to balance the budget in 2014.
Pallister: NDP up to old habits in new budget
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Portage Daily Graphic - “Greg Selinger has run Manitoba's finances into the ground because of his spending addiction and inability to stick to his own budgets,” said Stefanson in a press release. “We have already seen his solution – pass the costs on to Manitobans in the form ...
Math grades don't add up: trustee
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Meanwhile, trustee Anthony Ramos had two motions up for debate Monday night, calling on Premier Greg Selinger to discuss funding and facilities for special-needs students, and for Selinger to talk about funding school physical improvements to handle ...
Kenney slams NDP's immigrant support
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Winnipeg Sun - Premier Greg Selinger delivered a stinging public rebuke in response, claiming the feds were attempting to destroy a very successful nominee program that has brought more than 100000 immigrants to Manitoba since its inception in the 1990s.
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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