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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Local supporters optimistic
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Brandon Sun - Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell voted in the preferential advance poll and did not have the option of changing his vote on election day. While his top three options were Ashton, Topp then Mulcair, Caldwell said he can support the party's final ...
McCrae seeks review of Labour Relations Act
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Brandon Sun - Brandon East New Democratic Party MLA Drew Caldwell said that he supports free collective bargaining. “The Labour Relations Act has served to build such workplaces for a few decades now, including the time when Mr. McCrae was in government,” Caldwell ...
Province renews funding for BU rural institute
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Brandon Sun - Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell was at the university yesterday. “(The institute) ... is a leader in research supporting rural development and community involvement,” Caldwell said. “RDI is a nationally recognized centre of academic and applied ...
Rural research gets five more years of funding
Friday, 16 March 2012
Brandon Sun - Brandon East MLA Drew Caldwell was at the university earlier today. "(The institute) ... is a leader in research supporting rural development and community involvement," Caldwell said. "RDI is a nationally recognized centre of academic and applied ...
Women's Resource Centre awaits verdict on extension
Thursday, 15 March 2012
Brandon Sun - Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell will meet with the resource centre Friday “to talk about strategies moving forward to broaden the revenue base.” Caldwell said a letter is before Status of Women Minister Jennifer Howard, requesting assistance.
Group launches petition; wants more gov't funding
Friday, 09 March 2012
Brandon Sun - Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell said he is looking to see if there are other provincial funding opportunities. "We do have a very strong interest, and I have a personal interest in ensuring the women's centre continues to function in Brandon and ...
Meeting set for closed bridge
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Brandon Sun - 29 at 11 am They'll be meeting with Arthur-Virden Conservative MLA Larry Maguire and Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell, who is the legislative assistant to the premier with special responsibility for western Manitoba.
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 ...
The cost of getting elected... or not
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - ... OR DIDN'T Brandon East Who won: Drew Caldwell (NDP) Who lost: Mike Waddell (PC) By how much: 1153 votes How much they spent: Waddell $26550.48; Caldwell $14544.49 Spending limit: $37362 Fort Garry-Riverview Who won: James Allum (NDP) Who lost: Ian ...
Housing coop moves forward
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Brandon Sun - Mayor Shari Decter Hirst, Brandon-Souris Conservative MP Merv Tweed and Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell were among the officials at the ceremony. Construction of the four-storey building at 620 McDiarmid Drive is expected to begin within a month and ...
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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