Theresa Oswald
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Incumbent since 2003

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Political Party: NDP
Phone: (204) 982-8172
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Budget aims to trim the fat
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Portage Daily Graphic - Health Minister Theresa Oswald discusses changes to the regional health authorities in the province. The Province's new budget will reduce the number of RHAs to five from 11. By Angela Brown The Province's new budget announced Tuesday has a streamlined ...
Sunday shopping hours extended
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Carman Valley Leader - Health Minister Theresa Oswald told media the plan could save the province up to $10 million as 30 to 35 executive positions are eliminated. Struthers told the Sun that the budget was poised to bring the province back in the black in two years.
Extended shopping hours on the horizon
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Winkler Times - No specific hours have been set. The province also plans to reduce the number of regional health authorities from 11 to five. Health Minister Theresa Oswald said the plan could save the province up to $10 million as executive positions are eliminated.
Sunday shopping hours extended
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Winnipeg Sun - Health Minister Theresa Oswald told media the plan could save the province up to $10 million as 30 to 35 executive positions are eliminated. Struthers told the Sun that the budget is poised to bring the province back in the black in two years.
RHAs to merge
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Brandon Sun - Health Minister Theresa Oswald said the amalgamations are part of a larger reorganization of health services the NDP government will unveil in the weeks ahead. "It will be a big deal," Oswald said of the mergers in an interview Monday.
RHAs to merge
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Related Items Articles Manitoba's Sunday shopping hours to be relaxed Health Minister Theresa Oswald said the amalgamations are part of a larger reorganization of health services the NDP government will unveil in the weeks ahead.
Province Invests In Insulin Pumps For Kids
Monday, 16 April 2012
Portage Online - Provincial Health Minister Theresa Oswald says the program will cover costs for children who are medically eligible to use the device. The pumps cost between $6000 to $7000 each with annual supply costs ranging between $2000 to $4000.
Province launces pediatric insulin pump program
Saturday, 14 April 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - This announcement was made by Health Minister Theresa Oswald. “The insulin pump may help children and youth with diabetes to lead a more normal and active lifestyle, allowing more flexibility and independence in their daily schedules and a ...
Fertile ground for controversy
Saturday, 14 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Manitoba Health Minister Theresa Oswald's office provided written answers to some questions about fertility treatments. A spokesman said the province is planning to start consultations with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the College of ...
Fertile ground for CONTROVERSY
Saturday, 14 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Manitoba Health Minister Theresa Oswald's office provided written answers to some questions about fertility treatments. A spokesman said the province is planning to start consultations with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the College of ...
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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