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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Education called key to mental health
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - The conference grew out of a pitch made by Premier Greg Selinger at a first ministers meeting last summer. The premiers said in a statement at their meeting that costs associated with poor mental health in Canada amount to more than $50 billion a year.
New Canadians Sworn in at Manitoba Legislature
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
ChrisD.ca (blog) - Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger and Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Christine Melnick presided over the special Diamond Jubilee swearing-in ceremony. “Few events are more inspiring than a ceremony to welcome new Canadians,” Selinger said.
Premier welcomes new Canadians at special citizenship ceremony
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - Premier Greg Selinger and Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Christine Melnick today welcomed 40 new Canadians at a special Diamond Jubilee swearing-in ceremony for the nation's newest citizens. “Few events are more inspiring than a ceremony to ...
Newcomers set to take Oath of Citizenship
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Special guests include Premier Greg Selinger and Christine Melnick, minister of immigration and multiculturalism. Citizenship Judge Harold Gilleshammer will preside. There will also be a special reception afterwards hosted by the province.
New WCB regional office opens in Brandon
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Brandon Sun - Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell listens as Premier Greg Selinger speaks during the official opening of the new Workers Compensation Board office in Brandon on Monday. "The (Brandon and District) Labour Council really wanted to see a regional Workers ...
WestJet service 'would be awesome': Selinger
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Brandon Sun - Premier Greg Selinger has thrown his support behind Brandon's efforts in attracting WestJet air service. "It would be awesome to have a regional service out here," Selinger said while in Brandon yesterday. "The community is definitely a growing ...
Our soaring valentine
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Brandon Sun - Also, while in town yesterday to officially open the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba's new Brandon office, Premier Greg Selinger gave his endorsement to the city's quest for the return of commercial air service. In our hearts, you soar above the ...
Premier plays no favourites with bids for Games
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Brandon Sun - Premier Greg Selinger declined to tip his hand when asked if he prefers either Brandon or Winnipeg as the host of the 2017 Canada Summer Games. “Manitoba is my preferred choice for (the games),” Selinger said. However, Selinger did express his support ...
New Brandon office for Worker's Compensation Board
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Brandon Sun - Premier Greg Selinger was in town today to snip the ribbon on the brand-new Worker's Compensation Board office in Brandon. The office will service workers and employers located in Brandon and surrounding areas. In the past, people have had to travel to ...
Tory MLA's tantrum leaves bitter taste
Monday, 13 February 2012
Brandon Sun - 'Two-faced' doesn't begin to describe (Premier) Greg Selinger." Helwer has drawn such a long bow to justify his tantrum that only the bitterest of the bitter in the Tory caucus could follow that logic. Helwer seems to have no sense of the disservice he ...
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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