Gord Mackintosh
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Manitoba Tories, NDP, start campaign even though Oct. 4 election not called
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Family Services Minister Gord Mackintosh and Labour Minister Jennifer Howard accused Tory Leader Hugh McFadyen of flip-flopping on the deficit, since just a few months ago they say he wanted to wipe it out immediately by slashing $500 million in ...
Autistic adults too smart to leave home
Saturday, 27 August 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - But Gord Mackintosh, minister of family services and consumer affairs, said the investments the NDP has already made in ASD services prove that it's serious about Thrive. Funding has risen 800 per cent to $32 million since the party entered power in ...
Boy's mother 'devastated' daycare staff cleared
Saturday, 20 August 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - A spokeswoman for Child and Family Services Minister Gord Mackintosh said in a statement the workers were suspended when the allegations surfaced. "They were fired when they were charged. Their accreditation as ECE workers was taken away," she said. ...
Developmental centre's plans up in air
Saturday, 09 July 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - MIKE APORIUS/WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh speaks to media outside a Hazardous Materials Response Unit trailer while announcing more help for children and families involved with crystal meth. ...
Enhanced protection for vehicle buyers
Monday, 04 July 2011
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - Family Services and Consumer Affairs Minister Gord Mackintosh announced the proclamation of the Business Practices Amendment Act (Disclosing Motor Vehicle Information). The act and accompanying regulations are aimed at protecting buyers of new and used ...
Selkirk Nursery gets funding boost
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Selkirk Journal - Selkirk Nursery School got an unexpected boost from the province on Thursday, as Minister of Family Services Gord Mackintosh announced funding for five more spaces at the Clandeboye Avenue-based child care centre. ...
New law requires auto sales disclosure
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - "Sometimes, consumers are misled when buying vehicles," Consumer Affairs Minister Gord Mackintosh said in a prepared statement. "We want to avoid situations where consumers discover important facts about their car after they have purchased it. ...
Manitoba introduces new laws to protect used and new vehicle buyers from lemons
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Consumer Affairs Minister Gord Mackintosh says the law takes effect Dec. 31st and requires dealers to provide more complete information about the history of a vehicle. Mackintosh says while the majority of car dealers are honest, the government wants ...
Province to make it more difficult for car dealers to sell lemons
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Carman Valley Leader - By QMI Agency Consumer Affairs Minister Gord Mackintosh announced new regulations Wednesday aimed at protecting buyers of new and used vehicles through disclosure of specific information. "We know the majority of car dealers are honest and don't ...
Manitobans to Be Better Protected When Buying a Vehicle
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
ChrisD.ca (blog) - Consumers who purchase new or used vehicles in Manitoba will be better protected under the proclamation of the Business Practices Amendment Act. Consumer Affairs Minister Gord Mackintosh announced Wednesday regulations aimed at protecting buyers by ...
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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