Steve Ashton
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Selinger won't ask for Chomiak's resignation over Jets tickets
Friday, 11 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - The NDP said until now only three ministers received free Jets tickets through their connection to the Crown corporations under their portfolios; Swan, Conservation Minister Gord Mackintosh and Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton.
Go oboes Go! Jets tickets out, symphony OK
Friday, 11 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Justice Minister Andrew Swan, Conservation Minister Gord Mackintosh and Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton have since paid the Crowns for the tickets. Tory MLA Ron Schuler said the policy is long overdue. He first raised the issue ...
Taxpayers Cough Up For Jets Tickets
Thursday, 10 May 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - By midweek, three NDP cabinet ministers, Justice Minister Andrew Swan, Conservation Minister Gord Mackintosh and Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton had written cheques back to the government for games that they attended on the taxpayers' time.
Manitoba liquor, lottery corp. promises Jets ticket policy
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Updated News - The cabinet members in question — Justice Minister Andrew Swan, Conservation Minister Gord Mackintosh and Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton — have since paid for those tickets, according to Finance Minister Stan Struthers.
Have your say
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Ministers Steve Ashton, Gord Mackintosh and Andrew Swan are all well-paid cabinet ministers, with extraordinary pension benefits. They accepted free tickets to Jets games and only agreed to pony up after they were caught (shades of federal minister Bev ...
Ticketgate expands to Lotteries, MPI
Wednesday, 09 May 2012
Winnipeg Sun - The Crown corporation spent another $775 to send a Saskatchewan government official to attend a game with cabinet minister Steve Ashton. Board members scored tickets to the opening game against the Montreal Canadiens and the New Year's Eve game against ...
Blue Bombers ticket ban next?
Wednesday, 09 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - It wasn't immediately known when Justice Minister Andrew Swan, Conservation Minister Gord Mackintosh and Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton paid for their tickets. Mackintosh attended a game with a ticket supplied by the Manitoba ...
New staff hired to deal with flood claims backlog
Wednesday, 09 May 2012
Carman Valley Leader - Many Manitobans still can't go back to their homes,” said Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton. “This is the largest recovery effort Manitoba has taken on since 1950 and it's going to be a multi-year process.
Ministers got inside track to Jets tickets
Wednesday, 09 May 2012
Winnipeg Sun - Conservative MLA Ron Schuler blasted the governing New Democrats, as well, after it was revealed that cabinet ministers Steve Ashton, Andrew Swan and Gord Mackintosh had each been given between one and four Jets season tickets acquired by provincial ...
New documents show Winnipeg Jets tickets given to liquor executives
Tuesday, 08 May 2012
Global Winnipeg - Three members of cabinet - Justice Minister Andrew Swan, Conservation Minister Gord Mackintosh and Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton - received tickets during the Jets' season but have since paid for them, Struthers said.
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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