Gord Mackintosh
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Friends of the MDC look at plans for the future
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Portage Daily Graphic - Former minister of Family Services Gord Mackintosh announced in June 2011 the MDC would see a shift as it is allocated for new purposes. While the Province reported more MDC residents would be moving into the community, it also said the MDC would ...
Time to plan strategies to manage water
Saturday, 11 February 2012
Portage Daily Graphic - Notably absent from the meeting were high-ranking officials from Manitoba, such as our newly-minted Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh. Given the large amount of flood damage sustained in Manitoba's portion of the Souris River ...
Provincial government should be taking part in Souris River flood talks
Friday, 10 February 2012
Brandon Sun - Notably absent from the meeting were high-ranking officials from Manitoba, such as our newly minted Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh. Given the large amount of flood damage sustained in Manitoba's portion of the Souris River ...
Have your say
Thursday, 09 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Conservation Minister Gord Mackintosh is correct in distinguishing pesticides applied for cosmetic purposes from those used in agriculture. Pesticide residues in food are less harmful than pesticides applied on green spaces such as lawns, ...
MWF Calls For Full Moose Hunting Closure
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
Portage Online - "We've written a letter to the new (Conservation & Water Stewardship) Minister Gord Mackintosh asking for a meeting. We met with Minister (Bill) Blaikie two years ago on this thing, asking for a full closure at that time. Now, the government says they ...
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Tuesday, 07 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Conservation Minister Gord Mackintosh proclaims that he wants to see a modern regulation of non-essential cosmetic lawn pesticides to help protect people's health and the environment but emphasizes that any ban would apply only to lawns and parks, ...
Dismiss MGEU's challenge
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Then-minister Gord Mackintosh released only its recommendations. At best, that forces ordinary citizens to guess, through implication, where the system failed as Phoenix bounced from caregiver to parent to parent, ending up in the home of her mom, ...
Cosmetic Pesticide Ban On The Way
Monday, 06 February 2012
Portage Online - "Science tells us that there is a risk with some pesticides, so when you look at the non-essential use for lawns for example, we've seen the development across Canada of more modern regulation," says Conservation Minister Gord Mackintosh.
Pesticide ban needs evidence
Saturday, 04 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Conservation Minister Gord Mackintosh says he is favouring regulations similar to those in Ontario, where herbicides are kept under lock and key in home and garden centres. But first he wants to hear from Manitobans how a ban might roll out here.
Progress report shows Manitoba green house gas emissions down
Friday, 03 February 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - This announcement was made by Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh. “More Manitobans are showing leadership by looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint,” said Mackintosh. “These grants will help organizations begin to ...
Questionnaire Response
Gord Mackintosh - St. Johns
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
To continue to serve and help strengthen the families in the neighborhoods I love. I also enjoy the hard work that my constituents expect and deserve.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
St. Johns will be best served by an experienced MLA in a strong and steady government. We need proven, energetic representation to get our fair share and help when we need it.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Further crime reduction, more doctors, strong Seven Oaks Hospital, greater opportunities for youth, and affordability.
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