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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Tough times in Tory Town
Saturday, 15 October 2011
Brandon Sun - The publisher of the Neepawa Banner and The Rivers Banner — whose son Mike ran unsuccessfully for the Tories a second time against Brandon East NDP incumbent Drew Caldwell — went on to say the party ignored a number of clear policies developed shortly ...
Caldwell, Helwer prep for legislative session
Friday, 14 October 2011
Brandon Sun - Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell says with nearly a quarter of the party caucus being “fresh,” it was a re-energizing session. However, Caldwell said he's not getting swept up in hoping for a cabinet shuffle. “I think we've got a talented pool of ...
Conservation speculation
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Winnipeg Free Press (blog) - That brings us to Drew Caldwell. For years, he's been seen as the disastrous former education minister, one of the few people former Premier Gary Doer ever demoted, a hippie lightweight. But he's toiled in the backbenches and some say he's matured a ...
Who's got the POWER?
Saturday, 08 October 2011
Brandon Sun - (8) Drew Caldwell, NDP MLA for Brandon East. Was easily re-elected for the fourth time in the recent provincial election. Caldwell is a legislative assistant to the premier with special responsibility for western Manitoba. He's known as a hard worker ...
Thanks for all your support and effort
Friday, 07 October 2011
Brandon Sun - I say thank you to the other candidates, Shaun Cameron and Vanda Fleury for their commitment to democracy. Congratulations to Drew Caldwell as you enter another term serving our community. Thank you once again to the voters of Brandon East.
Put Caldwell in cabinet
Friday, 07 October 2011
Brandon Sun - The other is Drew Caldwell, a former city councillor who brought home Brandon East for the NDP for the fourth time and strongly fended off a second consecutive challenge from Tory candidate Mike Waddell — by 1129 votes. In the past, we have called for ...
Time to end Westman's cabinet exile
Friday, 07 October 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Despite the fact Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell was re-elected in 2007, had previous cabinet experience and was endorsed by a broad coalition of Westman groups and individuals, then-premier Gary Doer refused to fill Smith's empty cabinet chair with ...
The Tory blues
Thursday, 06 October 2011
Brandon Sun - We strongly suggest Helwer start building good working relationships with Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell (easily re-elected), Mayor Shari Decter Hirst and Brandon-Souris Conservative MP Merv Tweed. Helwer needs to learn a thing or two from the ...
Clash of colours
Wednesday, 05 October 2011
Brandon Sun - SO will Drew Caldwell's long exile from cabinet end? Surrounded by Tories as far as the eye can see, Caldwell is again the lone New Democrat along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Winnipeg. NDP incumbent Caldwell had won three terms in Brandon East ...
Rural 'Toba stays true blue
Wednesday, 05 October 2011
Lac du Bonnet Leader - Drew Caldwell will retain his seat, which he has held since 1999. Caldwell won by about 1000 votes against Tory candidate Mike Waddell. Liberal candidate Shaun Cameron had less than 300 votes, while Green party candidate Vanda Fleury had less than 200 ...
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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