Stan Struthers
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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NDP back to its old tricks
Sunday, 22 April 2012
Winnipeg Sun - You have to go back to the days of former NDP premier Howard Pawley to find a bigger tax hike than the one Finance Minister Stan Struthers tabled this week. In 1987, then-NDP finance minister Eugene Kostyra tabled a budget that contained $233 million ...
Have your say
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - DAVE FERGUSON Winnipeg Budget time blues So Stan Struthers thinks a job is the best way out of poverty (Four key spending decisions, April 18). Then what does he have to say about the fact the child poverty rate, according to the 2009 Low Income ...
Broken promises
Friday, 20 April 2012
Brandon Sun - The recounting of Selinger's promise by the Tories was made in the wake of Tuesday's budget speech, in which Finance Minister Stan Struthers outlined an attempt to slay a massive spending deficit by hiking taxes and user fees.
Cuts and new taxes for highways smack of shell game
Friday, 20 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Finance Minister Stan Struthers in his April 17 budget speech made a number of announcements affecting infrastructure investment. He announced approximately $72 million of new dollars for infrastructure, namely a 2.5-cent fuel tax raising approximately ...
Sopuck must start putting families first
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Brandon Sun - I believe that IF Finance Minister, Mr. Stan Struthers also REALLY truly WANTED to put families FIRST that he would NOT extend the province`s Sunday shopping hours. The Lord`s Day Act was enacted as a day of REST for families.
Winnipeg Sun readers
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Winnipeg Sun - (CHRIS PROCAYLO/Winnipeg Sun) And the Oscar goes to Finance Minister Stan Struthers for keeping a straight face while claiming that the NDP is going to (balance the budget) by 2014. I actually laughed out loud when I read this. What a joke.
Merger surprises employees
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Brandon Sun - The merger of the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission and Manitoba Lotteries had been in the works for weeks, but only became public when Finance Minister Stan Struthers introduced the provincial budget Tuesday. It sent shock waves through both Crown ...
But NDP promised no new taxes, Tories say
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Brandon Sun - Selinger broke that promise when his finance minister, Stan Struthers, handed down his budget on Tuesday, Conservative Leader Hugh McFadyen said. "They broke the fundamental promise of the election campaign, which was not to raise taxes.
Struthers fields budget questions
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Brandon Sun - Finance Minister Stan Struthers talks about the 2012 budget at the Keystone Centre on Wednesday. Struthers addressed the gas tax, investing in infrastructure and budget cuts. A group of 20 invited guests had the chance to question Manitoba Finance ...
Locals weigh in on tax increases
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Brandon Sun - Finance Minister Stan Struthers has said revenues raised from increased gas taxes and vehicle registration fees will be spent on roads and other infrastructure. “The roads do need repair,” he said. “If we don't have enough money, I guess we've got to ...
Questionnaire Response
Stan Struthers - Dauphin
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
I'm excited to continue building my community and province. I have always been community minded, and to see so much positive growth in recent years is exciting. Lets keep it growing!
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
I've been accessible and involved in my community for over two decades. I now add to that the contacts and experience that comes with being a cabinet minister for eight years. Re-electing me ensures we continue to grow and prosper together.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
I'm proud we have brought more health-care services closer to home. A changing demographic will put new pressures on housing needs in the years ahead. And as always, our local economy is based on a vibrant agricultural sector that requires continued programs to support its growth.
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