Drew Caldwell
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Incumbent since 1999
Drew Caldwell incumbent
Political Party: NDP
Phone: (204) 571-4785
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Province not keen to amalgamate divisions
Friday, 20 April 2012
Brandon Sun - One problem with perceptions about the 2002 amalgamations is then-minister Drew Caldwell promised there'd be $10 million in savings on administration. Not only did that not happen, but as dozens of employee contracts were harmonized, the new deals ...
Province not keen to amalgamate divisions
Friday, 20 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - One problem with perceptions about the 2002 amalgamations is then-minister Drew Caldwell promised there'd be $10 million in savings on administration. Not only did that not happen, but as dozens of employee contracts were harmonized, the new deals ...
Struthers fields budget questions
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Brandon Sun - Struthers said heavy lobbying from Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell was a factor in the inclusion of four new fully funded firefighter/paramedics for Brandon Fire and Emergency Services in this budget. One new police officer for the Brandon Police ...
Conservatives outline budget alternatives
Saturday, 14 April 2012
Brandon Sun - Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell criticized the opposition party's plan, first by saying, “These are the guys that sold MTS to balance budgets.” He added that program spending reviews already take place on a regular basis and took exception to the ...
ExMLA retains envoy position, critics alarmed
Saturday, 14 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Craig said new St. James MLA Deanne Crothers or even Brandon West MLA Drew Caldwell could easily do the job as each of them has a military base in or near their constituency. "Certainly, there's a backbencher who could do this," he said.
Westman residents get chance to send Jubilee messages to Queen
Friday, 30 March 2012
Brandon Sun - The book will be officially unveiled at 11 am at the AGSM in a special ceremony with members of the legislative assembly Drew Caldwell and Reg Helwer, and Brandon Mayor Shari Decter Hirst in attendance. “This province has a long, historic and very ...
Is moving up fair week out of the question?
Friday, 30 March 2012
Brandon Sun - One would think Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell would be that guy, but he wants other parties to initiate that discussion rather than taking a leadership role. “In terms of having the discussion, I am open to it, but the champion would obviously ...
Diamond Jubilee book to come to Brandon
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Brandon Sun - The book will be officially unveiled at 11 am at the AGSM in a special ceremony with members of the legislative assembly Drew Caldwell and Reg Helwer, and Brandon Mayor Shari Decter-Hirst in attendance. "This province has a long, historic and very ...
Rowat got nearly $32K in donations
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Brandon Sun - However, the strategy was used across Westman, including in Brandon East, where Drew Caldwell held on to the lone NDP seat in the region. "When money is raised in a local constituency campaign, it's the Manitoba NDP that gives our tax receipts out," ...
Helwer had huge edge in donations, audit shows
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Brandon Sun - In Brandon East, NDP MLA Drew Caldwell used a similar money strategy as Murray, with no listed financial contributions outside of the cash infusions from the provincial ($8390.90) and local party ($1571.30) accounts totalling $9962.20.
Questionnaire Response
Drew Caldwell - Brandon East
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
I am running to continue building a better Brandon. It is an honor to have the respect of my community, and speaking up for them is something I take pride in
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
I have a proven record of strong representation for Brandon. As MLA I have been able to deliver on major commitments including the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Assiniboine Community College, Brandon University and more affordable housing.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Healthcare, education, affordable housing, infrastructure and community safety.
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