Theresa Oswald
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Incumbent since 2003
Theresa Oswald incumbent
Political Party: NDP
Phone: (204) 982-8172
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Manitoba sues tobacco companies
Thursday, 31 May 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - This announcement was made by Justice Minister Andrew Swan and Health Minister Theresa Oswald. “Treating diseases caused by smoking has been an extraordinary burden on our health-care system and on Manitoba taxpayers,” said Swan.
Province suing tobacco companies
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Winkler Times - ... the use of tobacco and second-hand smoke in our province and our primary focus is on supporting Manitobans who want to quit smoking, and preventing young Manitobans from taking up the habit in the first place," said Health Minister Theresa Oswald.
Manitoba joins other provinces in tobacco lawsuit
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Justice Minister Andrew Swan and Health Minister Theresa Oswald made the announcement today. "Treating diseases caused by smoking has been an extraordinary burden on our health-care system and on Manitoba taxpayers," Swan said in a release.
Manitoba Completes Merger of 11 Regional Health Authorities
Thursday, 31 May 2012
ChrisD.ca (blog) - ... has less than half the number of regional health authorities than we did yesterday and we will redirect those administrative savings into supporting the front-line health care families depend upon,” Health Minister Theresa Oswald said on Wednesday.
RHAs Undergoing Name Changes
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Portage Online - Health Minister Theresa Oswald says the boards of all 11 RHAs supported the merger plan, which allowed it to move forward more quickly than originally anticipated. The Central and South Eastman RHA have been merged and are now called the Southern RHA.
Province announces 11 regional health authorities officially merged into five ...
Thursday, 31 May 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - This announcement was made by Health Minister Theresa Oswald. “Today, Manitoba officially has less than half the number of regional health authorities than we did yesterday and we will redirect those administrative savings into supporting the ...
New indoor tanning rules take effect June 15
Monday, 28 May 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - This announcement was made by Health Minister Theresa Oswald. “These new regulations will ensure prospective clients understand the risks of indoor tanning to make informed decisions before using these services,” said Oswald. “Under these new rules, ...
Province lays down law: No tanning without Mom
Sunday, 27 May 2012
Carman Valley Leader - Health Minister Theresa Oswald says it's part of the province's plan to encourage healthier lifestyles. "Agencies such as the World Health Organization have made it clear that tanning equipment should be used with care and our public health officials ...
Tanning salons must post warnings June 15
Friday, 25 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Teenagers will also need their parents' consent to use ultraviolet (UV) tanning equipment, Health Minister Theresa Oswald said. The new regulations are designed to make parents and adult users more aware of the skin-cancer risk associated with indoor ...
Health care goals and bottom lines
Friday, 25 May 2012
Carman Valley Leader - Last week Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced steps that would “protect universal health care”. The goals sound impressive: "better value, better health services, and healthier Manitobans”. They are also continuing efforts to provide every ...
Questionnaire Response
Theresa Oswald - Seine River
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
I was originally inspired to run by my students in a leadership course I was teaching, but now I'm running to help continue the important work that we're doing on behalf of families in Manitoba.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
I know this community well as I have lived here nearly all my life, and I have connected with many families throughout my teaching career. Building and maintaining strong relationships is very important to me, and critical for a good MLA.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Citizens in Seine River care deeply about access to health care when they need it, access to quality affordable day care and long-term care and developing strong, vibrant schools. They want strong, strategic investment in these key areas.
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