Steve Ashton

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Thompson

Incumbent since 1981

Steve ashton

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Political Party: NDP

Phone: (204) 677-1980

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Power flowing from massive hydro project

Thursday, 05 July 2012

Winnipeg Free Press - Dave Chomiak, left, minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro and Premier Greg Selinger get an explanation of the inner workings of the Wuskwatim Generating Station from construction manager Terry Armstrong (second from right) while minister Steve Ashton ...

Feds write cheque for $50M in flood assistance

Wednesday, 04 July 2012

Brandon Sun - Manitoba Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton said the total flood-fighting and recovery bill is estimated at $1 billion, with more than $317 million eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance funding. Under the program, Ottawa reimburses provinces and ...

Feds write cheque for $50M in flood assistance

Wednesday, 04 July 2012

Winnipeg Free Press - Manitoba Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton said the total flood-fighting and recovery bill is estimated at $1 billion, with more than $317 million eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance funding. Under the program, Ottawa reimburses provinces and ...

Vic Toews announces another $50M in flood funds

Wednesday, 04 July 2012

Updated News - Manitoba Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton says in the end, the federal government may be asked to cost-share almost $400 million, once all the claims are rounded up and audited. Ashton says Ottawa and the province are still negotiating some items, ...

Feds give $50M for flood costs

Wednesday, 04 July 2012

Winnipeg Sun - “With the cost of the flood estimated at more than $1 billion, we look forward to continued collaboration with the federal government to help people get their lives back to normal,” said Manitoba's Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton.

200metre crater sinks Manitoba highway

Wednesday, 04 July 2012

Updated News - An underground slide has created a sinkhole that is 200 metres wide and more than five metres deep, according to the provincial government. Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton blamed the highway collapse on recent heavy rainfall in the ...

Feds add $50 million to Manitoba disaster relief program

Tuesday, 03 July 2012

Brandon Sun - ... Lake St. Martin is estimated at a more than $1 billion. "We look forward to continued collaboration with the federal government to help people get their lives back to normal," Manitoba's Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton said in a release.

Federal, Manitoba governments still negotiating 2011 flood funding

Tuesday, 03 July 2012

Global Winnipeg - Manitoba Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton says in the end, the federal government may be asked to cost-share almost $400 million, once all the claims are rounded up and audited. Ashton says Ottawa and the province are still negotiating some items, ...

Federal, Manitoba governments still negotiating 2011 flood funding

Tuesday, 03 July 2012

Winnipeg Free Press - Manitoba Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton said, in the end, the federal government may be asked to cost-share almost $400 million under the program. Other federal money is expected under agricultural assistance and other aid programs. In total, the cost ...

Federal, Manitoba governments still negotiating 2011 flood funding

Tuesday, 03 July 2012

Brandon Sun - Manitoba Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton said, in the end, the federal government may be asked to cost-share almost $400 million under the program. Other federal money is expected under agricultural assistance and other aid programs. In total, the cost ...

Questionnaire Response

Steve Ashton - Thompson

Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?

Manitoba has made significant progress since the NDP formed government in 1999. We will keep Manitoba moving forward. An NDP government will continue to grow our economy, build our infrastructure, and invest in health care, education, and social services.

What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?

The Thompson constituency needs an MLA who is committed to building a better Northern Manitoba for everyone. By continuing to work together we keep moving forward.

Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?

Continued investments in northern roads, complete the new UCN campus & invest in northern health care, education & recreation.


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